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Compliance Solutions | DOT Hazmat Transportation & Security Awareness | Boston MA

DOT Hazmat Transportation & Security Awareness | Boston MA | 12/02/2024

$395.00

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Length: 1 Day
Format: ILT - In-Person Instructor Led Training - Safety Training

This feature-packed training offers students certification for DOT Hazmat Transportation through an interactive, training course developed and updated by professionals in the transport of hazardous materials.

Fully Compliant with 172.704 Subpart H and satisfied HM-181 Training Requirements

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About this Class

This feature-packed training offers students certification for DOT Hazmat Transportation through an interactive, training course developed and updated by professionals in the transport of hazardous materials.

 

Highlights of the course include:

  • General Awareness
  • Proper Labeling and Placarding of Hazmat Loads
  • Hazmat Classification
  • Documentation
  • Hazardous Wastes
  • Record-keeping
  • Security Awareness Training

and MUCH, MUCH MORE!

 

If your company ships by FedEx, UPS, the USPS, or private carrier (including company-owned vehicles), this is the training your employees need!

 

 

Students who successfully complete and pass the course examination will be issued  the following Certifications (suitable for framing) and Wallet Card:

49 CFR 172.704(a)(1),(3),(4) (DOT Hazmat Transportation)

 

If you have questions on what employees require training, feel free to contact an Education Consultant at 1-800-711-2706 Ext 1.

 

This course teaches students how to easily navigate through the complex and dangerous process of HAZMAT transportation using step-by-step shipment preparation scenarios. Students will enjoy our advanced course features that maintain interest, increase learning and retention, including professional narration, variable student interactions, module assessments, Comply Chat® (our proprietary asynchronous Instructor chat ), comprehensive course library and resources, and a final assessment (required by DOT for certification credentials) to verify competency.



At the conclusion of training, students are given  3 attempts to pass the course assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Your credentials (a wallet card and printed certificate suitable for framing, NOT a downloaded PDF copy) are sent via U.S. Mail.



BONUS: Our DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training Course INCLUDES Awareness Level Training and Certification for DOT Security Awareness at no extra cost!

 

Class Details

Per 49 CFR 172.704, any employee who is involved with the transportation or offering of hazardous materials for transportation is required to receive DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training! 

Our training course meets training requirements under 49 CFR 172 and 49 CFR 173 and is compliant with OSHA and The Department of Transportation (DOT)!

Skipping training is NOT worth it! Current laws allow the DOT and FAA to issue civil penalties of $78,376 for EACH violation, that is, more than 260 of our HAZMAT Transportation Courses for one violation! Please don't risk it! In a few hours, your employees can be trained and compliant with DOT regulations!

Course Topics

 

  • General Awareness
  • Regulations & Statistics
  • Classification
  • Classes & Divisions
  • Packaging
  • Packaging Codes
  • Materials Handling
  • Segregation and Weight Distribution
  • Labeling
  • Shipping Documents
  • Emergency Response Information
  • Waste Manifest
  • Security Awareness
  • Awareness
  • In-Depth Security Training
  • Requirements
  • Effect on DOT
  • Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
  • Federal Organizations
  • General Awareness Training
  • Identification
  • Proper Shipping Description
  • Selection
  • HAZMAT Handling
  • Securing Loads
  • Spills & Discharges
  • Marking
  • Placarding
  • Shipping Papers
  • Special Permits & Certification
  • Accessibility & Retention
  • Assessment & Plan
  • Function Specific Training
  • Course Wrap-Up and Scenario
  • HAZMAT Transportation Exam

 

Learning Objectives

 

Upon successful completion of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Course, students will:

 

REQUIRED TIME TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE: Minimum of 6 Hours of Training

Important Registration and Payment Information: 

  • Know how to properly identify and classify hazardous materials for shipping
  • Know how to correctly handle, package and mark a HAZMAT Shipment according to DOT Regulations
  • Have an awareness of security threats relating to handling/shipping hazardous materials 
  • Immediate course access is provided when paid with a credit card, Paypal, and ACH at the time of registration 
  • Invoiced or purchase orders are subject to delayed course access pending credit approval. 
  • Invoice and purchase order terms are NET 15 days. 
  • Certificates of Completion are not released until full payment is received

PREREQUISITES: While there are no prerequisites for the DOT HAZMAT Transportation Course. This course has been modified to include the newest information and changes from GHS (Globally Harmonized System).

Course Outline

Overview:
This one day course covers the training requirements of 49 CFR 172.704, providing learners with a general awareness of DOT’s requirements for transporting hazardous materials, along with the key elements needed to facilitate the hazardous materials transportation. This course also includes information regarding Security Awareness, as defined in 49 CFR 172.800(b).


Course Outline:


SECTION 01: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BASICS
1. INTRODUCTION
A. Federal Regulations
B. Defining Hazardous Materials
C. Reporting a Hazardous Materials Incident
2. TRAINING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A. Training Requirements
B. Required Training Content
C. Security Awareness and In-Depth Security
D. Recordkeeping Requirements for HazMat Transportation

SECTION 02: SHIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
1. HAZARD CLASSES
A. Hazard Classification
B. Hazard Classes and Divisions
C. Additional Categories
D. Packing Group
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE
A. The Hazardous Materials Table
B. HMT Appendices
C. The Emergency Response Guide

SECTION 03: SHIPMENT PREPARATION
1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PACKAGING
A. Packaging Definitions
B. Specification Markings
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MARKINGS
A. Marking Requirements
B. General Marking Requirements for Non-Bulk Packages
C. General Marking Requirements for Bulk Packages
D. Other Marking Requirements
3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LABELING
A. Labeling Hazardous Materials for Transport
B. Additional Labeling Requirements
C. Label Specifications
4. LOADING AND SEGREGATION
A. Regulations for Loading and Segregating Hazardous Materials for Transport
5. PLACARDING
A. Placarding
B. General Placarding Requirements
C. Additional Placarding Exceptions
D. Bulk Packagings: Placarding Exceptions for Smaller Bulk Packagings
E. General Specifications for Placards
6. SHIPPING PAPERS
A. Shipping Papers
B. Preparation and Retention of Shipping Papers
C. Description of Hazardous Materials on Shipping Papers
D. Addition Description Requirements
E. Additional Shipping Requirements
7. HAZARDOUS WASTE
A. Hazardous Wastes as Hazardous Materials
B. How EPA Designates Hazardous Wastes
C. How an EPA Waste Ships under DOT
D. Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests
E. Transporter of Hazardous Waste

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Our Certified Elite courses offer a level of education and training unmatched in the industry. The courses are led in-person by the best instructors in the industry. These classes delve deep into essential concepts, regulations, and best practices, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of workplace safety. These classes delve deep into essential concepts, regulations, and best practices, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of workplace safety.

Participants can engage directly with equipment, scenarios, and simulations relevant to their roles. Students can expect a deeper understanding of protocols and procedures, enhancing comprehension and retention of critical safety measures. Face-to-face interactions also encourage teamwork and collaboration among our students, facilitating the exchange of insights and best practices. The instructors offer personalized attention, ensuring that students are well-prepared to handle hazardous situations confidently and safely in their workplaces.

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Prerequisites

PREREQUISITES: While there are no prerequisites for the DOT HAZMAT Transportation Course. This course has been modified to include the newest information and changes from GHS (Globally Harmonized System).

FAQs

Who Needs DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training?

Anyone involved in selecting a package, marking a container, applying a label, preparing paperwork (e.g., Bills of Lading, Manifests), packing a shipment, or taking part in any part of the transportation or handling of hazardous materials are required to receive DOT Hazmat Transportation training.

How do I get my HAZMAT Transportation Certification?
The first step in becoming a HAZMAT certified driver is to get your Class A CDL. After you get a class A CDL the next step is acquiring your HAZMAT endorsement.

To do that, you need to complete an application that requires the following:
     • ID proof of being at least 21-years-old
     • Proof of citizenship or legal residence
     • A medical exam and eye exam

You must pass a HAZMAT knowledge test. This includes getting your HAZMAT Transportation Training before you can perform any shipments.
How often do I need DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training?
After the initial training, you will be required to get refresher training every three years or when regulations significantly change to remain compliant.


Is DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training mandatory?
Yes, it is required for anyone who transports hazardous materials in The United States before performing any shipping/job duties.

How long is HAZMAT Training good for?
DOT HAZMAT Training is good for 3 years unless regulations change significantly. Students will be required to receive refresher training every three years.

What is DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training?
DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training will teach you how to properly prepare, package, and ship hazardous materials by air, land, or sea.

What is a DOT HAZMAT Employee?
Simply put, if part of your job has to do with HAZMAT, you are a HAZMAT employee. This includes the fabricators of HAZMAT packaging since those individuals are the first line in protecting the HAZMAT by fabricating packages in accordance with DOT specifications.

Can I take DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training online?
Yes! DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training can be completed entirely online as long as it meets DOT mandated training requirements under 49 CFR 172.704.

What is a Hazardous material?
According to OSHA, a hazardous material is any item or agent biological, chemical, radiological, or physical, which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.

What is the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act?
According to OSHA, The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act regulates the transportation of hazardous materials to protect against the risks to life, property, and the environment that are inherent in the transportation of hazardous material in intrastate, interstate, and foreign commerce.

How long is a DOT Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Transportation Training Class?
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Online takes a minimum of 6 hours of online class time to be certified.

What does HAZMAT stand for?
HAZMAT is the abbreviation for hazardous materials used by The Department of Transportation and OSHA.

Who regulates hazardous materials transportation?
The Hazardous Materials Transportation act created by The Department of Transportation in 1975 and, this is the main law that regulates the transportation of hazardous materials.

What jobs can I get with a HAZMAT Certification?
A few of the jobs that require HAZMAT Certification include Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, warehouse supervisor or manager, logistics specialist or coordinator, and shipping & receiving supervisor, just to name a few

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