US DOT Hazmat Training (49 CFR) – (USA)

Description

Online hazardous materials training for employees involved in the transportation, preparation, handling or offering of hazardous materials in the United States.

The US DOT Hazmat Training (49 CFR) provides employees with essential knowledge of the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The course is designed for personnel whose work involves hazardous materials transported by road, rail, air or water within the United States, or who perform functions regulated under 49 CFR Parts 171–180.

Participants learn how hazardous materials are classified, identified, packaged, marked, labeled and documented. The training also covers placarding requirements, Limited Quantities, incident reporting, personal protective equipment, security awareness and the responsibilities of hazmat employees.

The course has been developed as a practical awareness and compliance training, using clear explanations, realistic examples and visual training material.

What does the course cover?

The training includes:

• Introduction to the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations
• Responsibilities of hazmat employees
• Using the 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
• UN/NA identification numbers and Proper Shipping Names
• Hazard classes and divisions
• Packing Groups I, II and III
• UN specification packaging and packaging codes
• Marking and labeling requirements
• Limited Quantity provisions
• Placarding requirements
• Shipping papers and transport documentation
• Safe handling and loading practices
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Emergency response and incident reporting
• Security awareness
• In-depth security requirements and security plans
• Compliance responsibilities and recordkeeping

Who should take this training?

This course is suitable for employees who:

• classify hazardous materials;
• select or prepare packaging;
• mark or label packages;
• prepare or check shipping papers;
• load or unload hazardous materials;
• offer hazardous materials for transportation;
• handle hazardous materials during transportation;
• have responsibilities connected with a hazmat security plan.

Online training

The course is completed entirely online and can be followed at the participant’s own pace. Training modules can be reviewed again before completing the final assessment.

After successfully passing the test, the participant receives a certificate of completion.

49 CFR training requirement

Under 49 CFR §172.704, hazmat employees are required to receive training appropriate to the functions they perform. Depending on their duties, this can include general awareness, function-specific, safety, security awareness and in-depth security training.

This course provides a broad foundation covering these key elements. Employers remain responsible for ensuring that each employee receives any additional function-specific training necessary for the tasks they actually perform.

Course details

Language: English
Format: Online e-learning
Regulatory framework: U.S. DOT – 49 CFR Parts 171–180
Assessment: Multiple-choice final test
Certificate: Issued after successful completion
Suitable for: Logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, chemical industry, freight forwarding, transport and distribution

Build practical knowledge of U.S. hazmat requirements and help ensure that hazardous materials are prepared and transported safely and compliantly.