Hazardous materials are defined by the Secretary of Transportation as those materials and substances that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. There are more than 800,000 hazardous materials shipments every day. Regulatory Framework The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for developing, issuing and enforcing the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which are found in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171-180. Course Purpose If you are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials and need to know how to apply these regulations or how to teach them to others, this course is for you. Be sure you are following the regulations. Course Curriculum You will learn about: The Hazardous Materials Table Shipping Papers Packaging Marking, Labeling, and Placarding HAZMAT Classification Emergency Response Information Training of HAZMAT Employees Transportation Incident Reporting The Emergency Response Guide Carrier Requirements for Highway, Air, and Rail
Hazardous materials are defined by the Secretary of Transportation as those materials and substances that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. There are more than 800,000 hazardous materials shipments every day.
Regulatory Framework The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for developing, issuing and enforcing the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which are found in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171-180.
Course Purpose If you are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials and need to know how to apply these regulations or how to teach them to others, this course is for you. Be sure you are following the regulations.
Course Curriculum You will learn about:
The Hazardous Materials Table
Shipping Papers
Packaging
Marking, Labeling, and Placarding
HAZMAT Classification
Emergency Response Information
Training of HAZMAT Employees
Transportation
Incident Reporting
The Emergency Response Guide
Carrier Requirements for Highway, Air, and Rail
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Utilize the instructions in the DOT's Emergency Response Guide. Read and understand the Hazardous Materials Table from the DOT regulations. Specify HazMat shipping and packaging requirements. Specify marking and labeling requirements for HazMats. Specify carrier requirements for transporting HazMats.
After completing this course, participants will be able to: Understand DOT regulations and standards for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation. Identify various types of hazardous materials and their associated risks. Safely handle, package, label, and store hazardous materials according to regulatory requirements. Respond effectively to HAZMAT spills, leaks, or emergency incidents.
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