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Hazmat Transportation

Every day, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) weighing millions of tons are shipped across the globe. These substances can be toxic, flammable, explosive, poisonous, or corrosive. Enroll in this course to gain a fundamental understanding of identifying and safely handling such materials.

Hazmat Transportation

COURSE OVERVIEW

Hazardous materials, also known as HAZMAT, are shipped in massive quantities daily. These substances can pose severe threats due to their toxic, flammable, explosive, poisonous, or corrosive nature.

The HazMat Transportation course provides a fundamental understanding of identifying and safely managing hazardous materials. It also helps you comply with the federal laws and regulations surrounding HAZMAT. This course is perfectly suited for individuals working in packaging, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials.

COURSE TOPICS


The Hazardous Materials Table

  • The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, along with its supporting agencies, regulate the transportation of these dangerous substances within the US, ensuring that they comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

Shipping Papers

  • Shippers have the responsibility of documenting hazardous materials information before offering them for transport. This module delves into the components of accurately prepared shipping papers.

Packaging

  • This module delves into the HMR’s packaging requirements for hazardous materials. The U.S. Department of Transportation and its designated agencies regulate the packaging and transportation of HAZMAT. They also have the authority to inspect HAZMAT packages and penalize you or your employer for any HMR violations.

Marking

  • This e-Lessons series on Hazardous Materials Transportation provides general awareness training on the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Module 4, in particular, covers the marking and labeling of hazardous materials.

Labeling & Placarding

  • Module 5 is dedicated to Placarding.

Carrier Requirements – Highway

  • The contents of Module 6a are about Highway Carrier Requirements.

Carrier Requirements – Air (IATA).

  • Part 175 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations or HMR provides air carriers with specific requirements for accepting, handling, and transporting hazardous materials.

Carrier Requirements – Rail

  • Part 174 of the HMR by the DOT (Department of Transportation) outlines requirements for transporting hazardous materials by rail.

Carrier Requirements – Water (IMDG)

  • This module discusses the precautions to be taken when transporting hazardous materials by any type of vessel or ship to protect our waters and marine life.

Security Awareness

  • Hazardous materials are at risk while in transit. Imagine the catastrophic consequences if dangerous chemicals and materials fell into the wrong hands! Enroll in the HazMat Transportation course to learn how to prevent such situations. It is an ideal learning resource for individuals working at companies involved in the packaging, shipment, transportation, and distribution of hazardous materials.

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 5 hours

PASS MARK

This online course includes regular testing to reinforce the information presented. A minimum score of 80% is needed to successfully complete the course. If the pass mark is not achieved, participants are allowed to retake the course twice. For future use and knowledge retention, printable resources are available in the form of an extensive student manual.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successfully completing this course, an online certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 375 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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