Hazmat Transport Driver Permit Course

About The Course
This course will be suitable for the drivers who are engaged in transporting hazardous materials on Singapore roads.
Drivers must carry a valid permit whenever he is driving a vehicle transporting hazardous materials.    

Course Outline:  

• What is hazardous materials  

• Hazards Identification of Dangerous Goods  

• 9 classes of DG and the associated hazards  

• Transport of explosives transport control; duties and responsibilities of driver; emergency response plan  

• Transport of radioactive materials transport control; duties and responsibilities of driver; emergency response plan  

• Transport of biological agents and toxins transport control; duties and responsibilities of driver; emergency response plan  

• Controls on the transportation of hazardous material by road transport vehicle requirement; licensing control driver permit; tracking of vehicles; transportation hours.  

• Transport emergency response plan (TERP)  

• 5 point safety checks on LPG systems in household.  

• Basic fire fighting; portable fire extinguisher (Theory & Practical)  

Entry Requirements

• Must be sponsored by company.  

• Enrolment is subject to MHA screening.  

• Participants must wear long sleeve shirt.

• Assumed Skills & Knowledge: Learners are assumed to have workplace literacy level 3 or equivalent.

Legal Requirements

Legal compliance:  
Under the current legislation of Fire Safety Act (FSA) and Environmental Pollution Control Act, drivers, transporting hazardous materials, are required to be competently trained in preventing and mitigating accidental releases.