Transportation and EH&S Training Requirements

The following table covers many of the commonly encountered training requirements for environmental, health & safety, and transportation professionals, but it is by no means exhaustive. We provide the regulatory citation, the required refresher frequency, and suggested training topics we offer that may assist you in maintaining regulatory compliance.

Training/Citation
Refresher Requirement
Eduwhere Topics
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training
49 CFR 172.700
Every three (3) years
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Large Quantity Generators
40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)
Initial Training
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Large Quantity Generators
40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)(iii)
Annual Review
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Small Quantity Generators
40 CFR 262.16(b)(9)(iii)
"Thoroughly Familiar"
"thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures, relevant to their responsibilities during normal facility operations and emergencies"
IATA Dangerous Goods Shipments (Air)
IATA DGR Section 1.5
Every 24 Months
OSHA Hazwoper Refresher
29 CFR 1910.120
Annual Refresher
Hazard Communication Standard
29 CFR 1910.1200
New Employees
MSHA Mine Safety
Part 46: 30 CFR Part 46.5 (New Miner)
Part 46: 30 CFR Part 46.8 (Refresher)
Part 48: 30 CFR Part 48.28 (Refresher)
Annual Refresher
"provide each miner with no less than 8 hours of annual refresher training"

New Miner
Before a new miner begins work at the mine, you must provide the miner with no less than 4 hours of training
Bloodborne Pathogens
1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(C)
Annual Refresher
"Within 90 days after the effective date of the standard; and at least annually thereafter"
LOTO Lockout / Tagout
Control of Hazardous Energy
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)
Annual Refresher
The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date.
General Note: The Standard requires the program to be reviewed on an annual basis at the minimum. Since employee training is a key component of the requirements, annual refresher training should be included in your program.
Infectious Substances
49 CFR 172.700
IATA DGR Section 1.5
Every 24 months (IATA)
Every 3 Years (DOT)

We suggest refresher training every 24 months.