Description
This course provides foundational training in the federal hazardous materials transportation regulations found in 49 CFR. Designed for hazmat employees at all levels, it covers the history and legal basis of the regulations, DOT enforcement and penalties, material classification, packaging requirements, communication standards including markings, labels, and shipping papers, and basic emergency response procedures. Upon completion, employees will be able to identify their responsibilities under federal law and recognize key compliance requirements at every stage of the transportation process.
Materials Provided
All reference materials needed to complete this course are provided within the course, including relevant sections of 49 CFR used throughout the training exercises. If you would like to purchase additional materials, send an email to support@hazmattc.com
Examination
Participants must achieve a passing score of 80% or better on a written examination to successfully complete the course. There is no test-out option — all participants are required to complete both the training and the examination, consistent with DOT recurrent training requirements under 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.
Record Keeping
Participants who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of training documenting that the training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart H. Your hazmat employer is responsible for maintaining your training records, including the certification date — which determines when your recurrent training is due, on a three-year, day-for-day basis. Certificates will be delivered electronically.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for hazmat employees as defined by DOT — anyone who, in the course of their employment, directly affects the safe transportation of hazardous materials. That includes employees who prepare shipments, apply compliance requirements, inspect packages and paperwork, operate vehicles transporting hazardous materials, or oversee any part of the process. If your job function touches the preparation or movement of a hazmat shipment, this training applies to you.
Prerequisites
None. No prior hazmat training or regulatory knowledge is required to take this course.
