This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials by ground. Our 10-step approach
encompasses the activities which must be addressed when preparing a
hazardous material for shipment. Participants will learn how to classify
hazardous materials, select proper packaging, mark and label containers,
and prepare required shipping documents, all in accordance with the USDOT
regulations. New requirements enacted over the past year are highlighted
throughout the course.
The USDOT requires training for anyone who handles hazardous materials
including individuals who ship or receive hazardous materials, prepare
hazardous materials for transportation, mark and label containers,
complete shipping documents, select packaging and load or unload hazardous
materials.
This course is designed to meet the training requirements as specified in
49 CFR 172.700 Subpart H, which specify that employees must be trained at
least once every three years. At the completion of the course,
participants will receive a certificate which includes the participants
name, completion date, and copy of the test scores. The certificate
includes the name and address of the trainer as required for
recordkeeping.
This course is based on the requirements for training as specified in 49 CFR 172 Subpart H, including testing of participants. This training is also referred to as HM-181 training, Subpart H training, and hazmat training. While this course is meant to satisfy DOT's general training requirements, it does not go into detail on the shipping of radioactive materials.
This course does not cover driver training as required for each hazmat employee who will operate a motor vehicle.
Includes:
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Hazardous materials (hazmat) training now applies to any individual who:
Upon completion of this online course, participants should be able to:
4 Contact Hours
This represents the estimated time to complete the online course, including exercises. Actual times may vary from user to user.
Citation: 49 CFR 172.704 (Subpart H)
DOT's training requirements for shipping hazardous materials is located in 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H. In addition to initial training [49 CFR 172.704(c)(1)], DOT requires "recurrent training" every 3 three years.
"A hazmat employee shall receive the training required by this subpart at least once every three years." [49 CFR 172.704(c)(2)]
Refresher Training Required: Every 3 year(s).
The course fee entitles a single user to participate in the online course for at least six (6) months. Requests for additional time will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but are almost always honored. Hardcopy certificates are mailed (first class for domestic locations/standard airmail for international locations) and included in the course fee. Expedited shipping costs are additional.