DOT Hazardous Materials Training Course

The DOT course is designed to meet the requirements of training as set forth in HM 181/126F and 49 C.F.R. §§172.700-172.704. The 49 CFR (code of federal regulations) is the CFR created to dictate the laws and regulations applied by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).

The Hazardous Materials Training is specifically required DOT training for all persons involved with Hazardous Materials (as defined by DOT)

Hazardous materials (hazmat) training now applies to any individual who:

• Ships hazardous materials by ground;
• Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials;
• Marks, labels, or otherwise prepares containers, drums, or packaging for transportation of hazardous materials;
• Prepares hazardous materials shipping papers for transportation;
• Is responsible for safety of transporting hazardous materials.

Course Topics

• Understanding the definitions and meaning of Hazardous Materials
• Understanding Paperwork and Marking Requirements
• Understanding the requirements Performance Oriented Packaging
• Hazardous Materials Security