HAZMAT Training Online

Course Description:

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49 CFR 172.704, this hazmat training online is for individuals who handle, manage, transport, or ship hazardous materials/waste. This includes employees who load, unload, and handle hazardous materials; select, mark, label, or modify containers or packaging; prepare materials for shipping; prepare shipping papers; are responsible for the safety of hazardous materials during shipment; and vehicle operators. A regulatory requirement, is that this training be taken once every 3 years. The training course can be taken on-line while complying with the DOT regulations.

Course Objectives for HAZMAT Training Online Course:

Discuss regulations.
Classify hazardous materials.
Describe hazard classes.
Recognize placards and labels.
Describe the procedure for labeling, placarding, and shipping hazardous materials.
Complete a hazardous waste manifest.
Take the hazardous materials transportation certification exam.

Course Outline:

A. Discuss regulations.

Introduction
Regulatory Overview
Basic Outline
Procedures for Hazardous Materials/Waste Transportation
Shipper Responsibilities

B. Classify hazardous materials.
Classification of Hazardous Materials
Table for Classification of Hazardous Materials

C. Describe hazard classes.
Hazard Class Description
How to Characterize My Waste

D. Recognize placards and labels.
Placards and Labels
Explosives
Compressed Gases
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Oxidizing Materials
Poisons
Radioactive Materials and Equipment
Corrosive Liquids
Class 9 Materials
Example

E. Describe the procedure for labeling, placarding, and shipping hazardous materials
Labeling and Placarding
Marking General Procedure for Hazardous Materials/Waste
Marking for Special Hazardous Materials/Waste
How to Fill Out Shipping Papers
Special Waste Packaging Configurations (Labpacks)

F. Complete a hazardous waste manifest
Hazardous Waste Manifest

G. Take the hazardous materials transportation exam.

Course Type: Text, Audio, Graphics and Photographs

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