Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Transportation (USA) eLearning Bundle Course



Course Details:

Length: 31 courses

Access Length: 6 months

Price: $350/person (USD)

Bulk Pricing: 10+ Contact Us

Course Features:

Instant Access After Purchase

Lecture by Recorded Video

Stop and Start as Needed

Certificate of Completion

Software Lab Included?: N/A

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Individuals and Groups
@ Your Location

 


Course Overview

Become a Certified Hazardous Materials Professional and Elevate Your Career

Our Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Transportation (USA) eLearning Bundle offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently handle, transport, and store hazardous materials. With a focus on compliance, safety, and efficiency, our bundle provides you with the tools to excel in this critical field.

Key Benefits:
  • Mitigate Risks: Learn how to identify, handle, transport, and store hazardous materials safely, minimizing accidents and protecting your workforce.
  • Ensure Compliance: Stay up-to-date with the latest DOT regulations and industry standards, avoiding costly penalties and legal issues.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Streamline your operations by understanding packaging requirements, shipping procedures, and emergency response protocols.
  • Advance Your Career: Demonstrate your expertise in hazardous materials transportation, opening doors to new opportunities and career growth.
Course Breakdown:
  • Section 1: Driver & Carrier Responsibilities
    • Master the DOT's regulations for drivers and carriers.
    • Learn effective safety practices and emergency procedures.
    • Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
  • Section 2: Handling Materials
    • Acquire essential skills for safe and efficient handling of hazardous materials.
    • Understand relevant regulations and best practices.
    • Implement strategies for risk mitigation.
  • Section 3: HAZMAT Transportation Overview
    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of hazardous materials, their classification, and transportation requirements.
    • Learn effective practices for safe and compliant transportation.
    • Ensure adherence to DOT regulations and industry standards.
  • Section 4: Incident Reporting & Security
    • Prepare for emergencies with effective response procedures.
    • Understand security threats and vulnerabilities.
    • Implement security measures to protect your operations.
  • Section 5: Marking, Labeling, and Placarding
    • Master the intricacies of marking, labeling, and placarding hazardous materials.
    • Ensure accurate identification and handling to prevent accidents.
    • Stay informed about the latest DOT regulations and best practices.
  • Section 6: Packaging
    • Learn how to select appropriate packaging for hazardous materials.
    • Understand packaging requirements and regulations.
    • Ensure safe and compliant transportation of hazardous materials.
  • Section 7: Shipping Papers
    • Prepare accurate shipping papers to comply with DOT regulations.
    • Avoid costly fines and penalties associated with non-compliance.
    • Streamline your shipping processes with efficient documentation.
  • Section 8: The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT)
    • Master the HMT to accurately identify hazardous materials.
    • Understand associated hazards and take appropriate precautions.
    • Optimize your shipping processes by interpreting the HMT effectively.

Enroll Today and Become a Certified Hazardous Materials Professional!

Also Included - 4 Courses: An Essential Career Skills Pack with 4 courses in key areas for career management and growth, including Time Management, Digital Skills, Creativity and Soft Skills.

 


Course Notes

eLearning Training Delivery Method


How It Works

This self-paced online course lets you learn independently at your own pace through Certstaffix Training's easy-to-use platform.

  • Learn at your own pace - Start and stop as it is convenient for you. Pick up where you left off.
  • Lecture utilizing video and recorded screenshots
  • 6-month subscription length
  • Instant Access After Purchase

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Target Audience
  • Shippers
  • Drivers
  • Warehouse Personnel
  • Logistics Professionals
  • Safety Officers
  • Anyone who needs to comply with DOT regulations related to hazardous materials.
Learning Objectives
  • Master the DOT's regulations for hazardous materials transportation.
  • Learn effective safety practices to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.
  • Understand the importance of proper documentation for shipping hazardous materials.
  • Prepare for emergencies and implement effective response procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with security regulations to protect your operations.
  • Identify hazardous materials accurately using the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT).
  • Select appropriate packaging for hazardous materials.
  • Prepare shipping papers correctly and efficiently.
Key Features
  • Audio Narration
  • Video
  • Inline Activities
  • Quizzes
  • Supplemental Resources
  • Post-Assessment
Languages
  • Audio/Video/Course Text: American English.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): Varies by course. Please refer to the individual course descriptions below for specific details.
Course Duration
  • HAZMAT Transportation 12 hrs 27 min
  • Essential Career Skills Pack: 2 hrs 23 min

 


Course Topics

Section 1: Driver & Carrier Responsibilities - 7 Courses, 3 hrs 4 min


Are you a driver or carrier responsible for transporting hazardous materials? Our Driver & Carrier Responsibilities section offers a deep dive into the essential regulations, procedures, and best practices to ensure safe and compliant transportation.

Key Benefits:
  • Mastery of Hazardous Materials Regulations: Gain a thorough understanding of the DOT's regulations, including 49 CFR, to ensure compliance.
  • Enhanced Safety Practices: Learn effective techniques for handling, loading, unloading, and transporting hazardous materials, minimizing risks and preventing accidents.
  • Efficient Documentation: Master the proper documentation procedures, including shipping papers, marking, labeling, and placarding, to streamline your operations.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Prepare for potential emergencies with comprehensive training on incident reporting, response procedures, and security measures.
  • Career Advancement: Demonstrate your expertise in hazardous materials transportation, opening doors to new opportunities and career growth.

The Department of Transportation (DOT): 04. Driver and Carrier Responsibilities
Course Duration - 25 min

This course helps drivers and carriers of hazardous materials understand their responsibilities for ensuring safe materials transportation on the job. Using a step-by-step process, drivers will learn exactly how to prepare themselves and their trucks before transporting hazardous materials from the pick-up point to the drop-off point. Upon successful completion of this course, you'll know how to meet your responsibilities in ensuring that all necessary paperwork and load checks are carried out and that you drive safely en route.

This course is the first in our five-part Department of Transportation (DOT) series, and has been designed to follow US Federal DOT hazardous materials regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 172 through 173.


Course Objectives:
  • Ensure safe hazardous materials transportation rules are in place
  • Check the vehicle to make sure maintenance is up-to-date
  • Secure the load appropriately before leaving pick-up point
  • Drive safely and take action when on-the-road problems occur

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Driver Responsibilities
Carrier Responsibilities

Exam
Hazardous Materials Transportation: 49 CFR Overview
Course Duration - 1 hr 30 min

An overview of the responsibilities of hazmat employers and employees (offerors/shippers, carriers and consignees) under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Subchapter C, "Hazardous Materials Regulations", including classification, packaging, hazard communication requirements including shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding, as well as incident reporting and security.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the regulations that apply to the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat)
  • Recall how hazardous materials are classified
  • Describe hazmat packaging requirements
  • Outline hazard communication requirements: shipping papers, marking, labeling, and placarding
  • Find provisions in the regulations that apply to specific modes of shipping: road, rail, air and water
  • Locate emergency response requirements
  • Recall reporting requirements in the case of hazmat incidents
  • Summarize hazmat security requirements

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation Legislation
  • Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law
  • Hazardous Materials Regulations
  • Who Must Comply with the HMR
Classification
  • The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT)
  • Classes of Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Marine Pollutants
  • Other Materials Covered by the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Packaging
  • Definitions
  • General Packaging Requirements
  • Packing Groups (PG)
  • Packaging Authorizations: Non-Bulk and Bulk Packaging
  • Packaging Standards
Hazard Communication
  • Shipping Papers, Marking, Labeling and Placarding
  • Shipping Papers
  • Marking – General Requirements
  • Labeling – General Requirements
  • Labels Corresponding to Hazard Classes
  • Additional Label Requirements
  • Placarding – General Requirements
  • Placards Corresponding to Hazard Classes
  • Subsidiary Placards
Carrier Requirements for Different Modes of Transport
  • Modes of Transport – General Requirements
  • Carrier Requirements – By Road
  • Carrier Requirements – By Rail Car
  • Carrier Requirements – By Aircraft
  • Carrier Requirements – By Vessel
Emergency Response Information
  • Incident Reporting
  • Incident Reporting
  • Report Retention and Further Action
Security Plans

Hazmat Employee Training
  • Who Needs Training
  • What Training Is Required
  • Training Records
Conclusion
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 06a. Carrier Requirements - Highway (US)
Course Duration - 22 min

Do you know the requirements for transporting hazardous materials via highway in the United States? Take this course to learn about the general requirements including loading and unloading, segregation, and special situations. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped by highway and for over-the-road carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the general Highway Carrier Requirements
  • Determine segregation requirements for hazardous materials
  • Select the appropriate methods of loading, unloading and transporting hazardous materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
General Requirements
  • HAZMAT Requirements
  • Owner-Operator Training
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Highway Shipping – Carrier Requirements
  • Shipping Papers
  • Shipping Paper Accessibility
  • Learning Activity: Shipping Paper Accessibility
Loading and Unloading
  • General Loading and Unloading Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Loading and Unloading
  • Loading and Unloading Tanks
  • Special Loading and Unloading Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Loading and Unloading Tanks
Segregation Requirements
  • Special Requirements for Radioactive Materials
  • Segregation Table
  • Segregation Table Example 1
  • Segregation Table Example 2
  • Segregation Table Example 3
  • Knowledge Check: Segregation Table
  • Class 1 Compatibility Table
  • Learning Activity: Class 1 Compatibility Table
  • Class 1 Compatibility Table – Explosive Materials
  • Learning Activity: Hazard Classes
Special Situations
  • Emergency Situations
  • Emergency Response Guidebook
  • Knowledge Check: Emergency Situations
  • Passenger-Carrying Vehicles
  • Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
Conclusion
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 06b. Carrier Requirements - Air (US)
Course Duration - 30 min

Do you need to transport hazardous materials by air? Take this course to learn about Part 175 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations, or HMR. You'll learn about the specific requirements to accept, handle and transport hazardous materials by air. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped by air and for air carriers. Please be aware that this course covers content specific to the U.S. Additional training is required regarding International Air Transport Association, or IATA, requirements. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Recognize how shippers and carriers must work together to comply with HMR requirements
  • Identify which hazardous materials are authorized for air transportation
  • Determine the quantity limitation, stowage and segregation requirements for transporting hazardous materials aboard passenger and cargo aircraft

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
Regulations and Responsibilities
  • Training Requirements
  • Air Carrier Requirements
  • International HAZMAT Regulations
  • Knowledge Check: HAZMAT Regulations
  • Shipper and Carrier Responsibilities
  • Learning Activity: Responsibilities
Subpart A Requirements
  • Subpart A of Air Carrier Requirements
  • Safe Operation of Aircraft
  • Specialized Air Operations
  • Personal Use Materials
  • KnowledgeCheck: Air-Carrier Requirements
  • Notification of HAZMAT Restrictions
  • Packaging Requirements
  • Additional Packaging Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Air-Carrier Requirements
  • Overpacks
  • Shipping Papers and Notification of PIC
  • Receiving and Maintaining Shipping Papers
  • Reporting Discrepancies
  • Knowledge Check: Air-Carrier Requirements
Subpart B Requirements
  • Subpart B of Air Carrier Requirements
  • Quantity Limitations: Cargo Aircraft
  • Knowledge Check: Air Carrier Requirements
  • HAZMAT Stowage
  • Segregation
  • Segregation
  • Learning Activity: HAZMAT Stowage
Subpart C Requirements
  • Subpart C of Air Carrier Requirements
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Oxidizers and Compressed Oxygen
  • Class 6 Poisonous and Infectious Substances
  • Knowledge Check: Subpart C Requirements
  • Class 7 Radioactive Materials
  • Plutonium Shipments
  • Magnetized Hazardous Materials
  • Knowledge Check: Subpart C Requirements
Reporting Incidents
  • Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
  • Learning Activity: Reporting Incidents
Conclusion
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 06c. Carrier Requirements - Rail (US)
Course Duration - 21 min

Do you need to transport hazardous materials by rail? Take this course to learn about Part 174 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations, or HMR. You'll learn about the specific requirements to transport, handle, load and segregate hazardous materials for transportation by rail. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped by rail and for rail carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Recall the documentation, inspection and movement requirements for hazardous materials by rail
  • Identify proper HAZMAT handling and loading requirements
  • Determine how to segregate hazardous materials and position rail cars containing these materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
Transporting HAZMAT
  • HAZMAT Documentation
  • Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
  • Inspection
  • Leaking HAZMAT Packages
  • Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
  • Expediting and Removing HAZMAT Shipments
  • Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
Handling and Loading HAZMAT
  • General Handling and Loading Requirements
  • Unloading Tank Cars
  • Learning Activity: Unloading Tank Cars
Segregation and Car Positioning
  • Segregation
  • Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
  • Marking and Placards
  • Switching Rail Cars
  • Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
  • Placarded Rail Car Position
  • Additional Placement Restrictions
  • Knowledge Check: Positioning Table
Industry Rules
  • Key Trains and Key Routes
  • Learning Activity: Key Trains and Routes
Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
  • Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
  • KnowledgeCheck: Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
Conclusion
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 06d. Carrier Requirements - Water (IMDG) (US)
Course Duration - 28 min

It's important that we do everything we can to protect our waters and marine life when transporting hazardous materials by any type of vessel or ship. Take this course to learn about the International Maritime Dangerous Goods, or IMDG, Code, and stowage, inspection and emergency practices you may need to use on the job. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped by waterways and for associated carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Determine who is responsible for preparing HAZMAT packages, shipping documentation and the vessel for transportation
  • Select the stowage location of hazardous materials according to the segregation restrictions
  • Identify the appropriate handling, loading, unloading and inspection requirements for hazardous materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
IMDG
  • IMDG
  • Knowledge Check: IMDG
HAZMAT Responsibilities
  • HAZMAT Responsibilities
  • KnowledgeCheck: HAZMAT Responsibilities
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Vessel Preparation
  • Learning Activity: Tasks
Stowage
  • Supervision
  • Stowage Locations
  • Stowage Requirements
  • Learning Activity: Stowage Locations
  • General Segregation of Hazardous Materials
  • Segregation Restrictions
  • Knowledge Check: Segregation
  • Additional Segregation Tables
  • Knowledge Check: Stowage
Special Requirements
  • Special Requirements
  • Detailed Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Special Requirements
Explosives
  • Class 1 Explosives
  • Stowage of Explosives
  • Explosives Permitted on Passenger Vessels
  • Knowledge Check: Explosives
Inspections
  • Inspections
  • Knowledge Check: Inspections
Emergencies and Repairs
  • Emergency Situations
  • Vessel Repairs
  • Knowledge Check: Emergencies
Reporting Incidents
  • Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
  • Learning Activity: Reporting Incidents
Conclusion
Driving Safety: Commercial Driver's License (CDL): 04. Transporting Hazardous Materials
Course Duration - 8 min

The movement of hazardous material is highly regulated and this course, Driving Safety: Commercial Driver's License (CDL): 04. Transporting Hazardous Materials, covers all the basics to help you in your studies for the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam. The course builds on the Safely Transport Cargo course and highlights how to label, load, and ship hazardous cargo. For employers, there's a short section on the requirements for training and testing your employee drivers.

Part of our CDL series, this engaging video provides vital information for all carriers of hazardous material, including what to do in the case of an accident. Student materials include a downloadable course document and an online quiz.


Course Objectives:
  • Transport hazardous materials safely by following proper labeling, handling, and shipping procedures
  • Determine what to do if an accident occurs while transporting hazardous materials
  • Prepare for the transporting hazardous materials section of the CDL exam

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Simplified), European French, German, Italian, Japanese, & Latin American Spanish.
  • Audio: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Mandarin), European French, German, Italian, Japanese, & Latin American Spanish.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Simplified), European French, German, Italian, Japanese, & Latin American Spanish.

 


 

Section 2: Handling Materials - 3 Courses, 1 hr 18 min


Are you responsible for handling hazardous materials in your operations? Our Handling Materials section provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient handling practices.

Key Benefits:
  • Enhanced Safety: Learn effective techniques for handling hazardous materials, minimizing risks and preventing accidents.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Gain a deep understanding of relevant regulations, including the DOT's requirements, to ensure compliance.
  • Efficient Operations: Optimize your handling processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Risk Mitigation: Implement strategies to mitigate potential hazards and protect your workforce and the environment.
  • Career Advancement: Demonstrate your expertise in hazardous materials handling, opening doors to new opportunities and career growth.

Hazardous Materials Transportation: Loading and Unloading
Course Duration - 20 min

This course describes tasks and regulations related to the last step in preparing hazardous materials for shipment—the loading of bulk and non-bulk containers on a vehicle. Supervisors of hazmat employees and safety managers will also benefit from the course. After taking this module, learners will know how to use the Load Segregation Table, perform preliminary checks, comply with loading safety rules, properly distribute load weight, and secure the load against movement.


Course Objectives:
  • Use the load segregation table
  • Perform preliminary checks
  • Comply with loading safety rules
  • Properly distribute load weight
  • Secure the load against movement

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Tasks in Loading Hazardous Materials
  • Preparing For Safe Shipping
Load Segregation
  • Use of Segregation Table
  • Corrosive Materials and Cyanides
  • Exercise: Load Segregation Table
  • Exercise: Load Segregation Table 2
Preliminary Checks
  • Labels and Placards
  • Package Condition
  • Vehicle Condition
Loading Safely
  • Loading Safely
  • Weight Distribution
  • Exercise: Loading Safely
Load Securement
  • Load Securement
  • Blocking and Bracing
  • Exercise: Blocking and Bracing
  • Loading Cargo Tankers
Final Checks

Summary
Hazardous Materials Transportation: Handling Non-Bulk Packages
Course Duration - 30 min

This lesson teaches best practices for handling non-bulk packaging, and reviews the Hazardous Materials Table, capacities and vapor space.


Course Objectives:
  • Recognize the best practices for handling non-bulk packaging

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
What Is Non-Bulk Packaging?

Selecting Non-Bulk Packaging

Package Markings and Labels
Transporting Non-Bulk Packages

Exam
This course teaches best safety practices for bulk material handling.
Course Duration - 28 min

This lesson teaches best practices for handling non-bulk packaging, and reviews the Hazardous Materials Table, capacities and vapor space.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the best safety practices for bulk material handling

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
What Is Bulk Packaging?

Loading/Unloading Bulk Packaging
Transporting Bulk Packaging

Exam

 


 

Section 3: HAZMAT Transportation Overview - 4 Courses, 1 hr 40 min


Are you involved in the transportation of hazardous materials? Our HAZMAT Transportation Overview section provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient handling of these materials.

Key Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a deep understanding of hazardous materials, including their classification, packaging, transportation, and safety regulations.
  • Enhanced Safety: Learn effective practices to minimize risks and prevent accidents during the transportation of hazardous materials.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to DOT regulations and industry standards to avoid penalties and legal issues.
  • Efficient Operations: Streamline your transportation processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Career Advancement: Demonstrate your expertise in hazardous materials transportation, opening doors to new opportunities and career growth.

HAZMAT Transportation Awareness (US)
Course Duration - 10 min

In the United States, we ship millions of tons of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) every day. These materials can be poisonous, toxic, flammable, explosive or corrosive by nature. Take this course to learn basic information about how to identify and safely handle hazardous materials, all while complying with federal laws and regulations. This course may be taken for general familiarization and is also ideal for employees who are involved in shipping, packaging or transporting hazardous materials.


Course Objectives:
  • Define hazardous materials and associated risks
  • Describe how hazardous materials are transported
  • Identify how they are regulated
  • Determine what responsibilities employers, handlers, shippers and carriers have

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Your Job Matters
  • Learning Objectives
What Are Hazardous Materials?
  • Dangers
  • How We Use Hazardous Materials
  • Learning Activity: Common Hazardous Materials
Transportation
  • Transportation
  • Knowledge Check: What Do You Think?
  • HAZMAT Incidents
Regulations
  • Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
  • Partners in Enforcing Safety
  • Knowledge Check: Regulations
  • HMR Updates
  • HMR Rules
  • Signs of a HAZMAT Shipment
  • Knowledge Check: HMR
Responsibilities
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Knowledge Check: Employer Responsibilities
  • Employee Responsibilities
  • HAZMAT Responsibilities
  • Learning Activity: Responsibilities
Conclusion
The Department of Transportation (DOT): 01. Hazardous Materials - Fundamentals
Course Duration - 10 min

The safe transportation of hazardous materials requires shipper and driver adherence to various safety standards. This introductory course provides an overview of our five-course curriculum on hazardous materials transportation. We'll begin with an introduction to the hazardous materials transportation process. You'll learn about the six-step process that starts with identifying the hazardous material intended for dispatch and ending with actual transport. We'll outline the necessary training requirements, including those required by US laws, for anyone involved in the process. The training information focuses on truck transportation, which is the most common mode of hazardous materials transportation. This series provides awareness-level information. Additional training may be required depending on your particular job responsibilities.

This course is the first in our five-part Department of Transportation (DOT) series, and has been designed to follow US Federal DOT hazardous materials regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 172 through 173.


Course Objectives:
  • Follow the basics required for transporting hazardous materials
  • Adhere to Federal laws governing hazardous materials truck transportation
  • Determine what further training is required for particular jobs

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Transportation Process

Reference Tools
Summary

Exam
Hazardous Materials Transportation: General Awareness
Course Duration - 35 min

This course provides a general overview of the DOT hazardous materials transportation for all hazmat employees. Through taking this course, employees will learn about the DOT safety considerations and procedures in the following areas: classification, packaging, marking and labeling, shipping, and loading and unloading.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify DOT hazard classes and packing groups
  • Identify packaging that is certified for hazardous materials shipment
  • Interpret DOT markings, labels, and placards
  • Explain critical information on shipping papers
  • Describe safe and unsafe loading and unloading procedures

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Safety
  • Safety
  • Hazardous Materials Shipment
Hazardous Classification
  • Hazardous Classification
  • Hazardous Materials Table
  • Packing Groups
  • Hazard Zones
  • Exercise: Hazard Description
Packaging
  • Packaging
  • Non-Bulk Packaging
  • Bulk Packaging
  • Markings and Labels
  • Identification Numbers
  • Proper Shipping Names
  • Labels
  • Placarding of Vehicles
Shipping Papers
  • Shipping Papers
  • Shipping Description
  • Emergency Response Information
  • Shipper’s Certification
  • Exercise: Shipping
Loading and Unloading
  • Loading and Unloading
Summary

Conclusion
Transporting Hazardous Materials
Course Duration - 30 min

Every day, hazardous materials are shipped in this country—materials that could threaten the safety of individuals, property, and the environment. These materials are transported by truck, by train, by air, and by water. Because of the risks posed by transporting hazardous materials, you need to know about the potential dangers and steps you must take to help protect yourself and others against them. In this interactive, online course, we'll cover some general requirements associated with transporting hazardous materials. We'll look at what's meant by the term hazardous materials, and we'll see how these materials are classified. We'll also look at documentation and packaging that must be used when hazardous materials are shipped, and we'll look at labels and placards used to identify hazardous materials.


Course Objectives:
  • Define the term hazardous materials and identify the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations that control the shipment of these materials
  • Identify and describe the different classes of hazardous materials
  • Identify and describe terms and symbols used to identify hazardous materials
  • Describe documentation that is needed to transport hazardous materials
  • Describe types of packaging used to transport hazardous materials
  • Describe markings used to identify hazardous materials contained in packaging
  • Identify and describe labels and placards used to identify hazardous materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Taiwanese), Danish, Dutch, European French, European Portuguese, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, & Turkish.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, European French, European Portuguese, European Spanish, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Latvian, Malay, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, & Vietnamese.

Detailed Course Outline:
Pre-assessment

Introduction

Topic I: Identification

Topic II: Documentation and Packaging
Topic III: Labels and Placards

Conclusion

Final Assessment

 


 

Section 4: Incident Reporting & Security - 3 Courses, 1 hr 17 min


Are you involved in the transportation, handling, or storage of hazardous materials? Our Incident Reporting & Security section provides you with the critical knowledge and skills to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Key Benefits:
  • Emergency Preparedness: Learn effective response procedures for hazardous materials incidents, minimizing risks and protecting lives.
  • Security Awareness: Understand potential threats and vulnerabilities to safeguard your operations and prevent unauthorized access.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to DOT regulations regarding incident reporting, security plans, and employee training.
  • Risk Mitigation: Implement strategies to mitigate potential risks and protect your workforce and the environment.
  • Career Advancement: Demonstrate your expertise in incident response and security, opening doors to new opportunities and career growth.

The Department of Transportation (DOT): 05. Incident Response and Transport Security
Course Duration - 20 min

This course discusses the steps you need to take should you encounter a problem with your hazardous load while you're on the road. We'll also provide information on how to ensure the safety of yourself and others and how to assist first responders in their work. Upon successful completion of this course, you'll acquire an understanding of incident response and transport security risks.

This course is the first in our five-part Department of Transportation (DOT) series, and has been designed to follow US Federal DOT hazardous materials regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 172 through 173.


Course Objectives:
  • Respond appropriately to a hazardous materials transportation incident
  • Protect yourself and others against hazardous materials security threats
  • Comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Incident Response
Transport Security

Exam
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 07. Security Awareness (US)
Course Duration - 27 min

Hazardous materials are vulnerable when they are in transit. Imagine what would happen if criminals or terrorists were able to obtain dangerous chemicals and materials! Take this course to find out what you can do to prevent that from happening, including identifying potential targets and threats, planning a safe route, and protecting yourself and your cargo. Ideal learners include employees of companies involved in the packaging, shipment, transportation and distribution of hazardous materials. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Recall security requirements for people who handle hazardous materials
  • Identify potential targets for hazardous material terrorism
  • Identify potential threats of hazardous material terrorism
  • Recognize the key factors that go into planning a safe route for hazardous materials transportation
  • Recognize ways to prevent hazardous materials from getting into the wrong hands
  • Use security checklists to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
Security Requirements
  • Training
  • Security Plans
  • Knowledge Check: Training and Security Plans
Potential Targets and Methods
  • What if…?
  • Potential Targets
  • Be Aware
  • Learning Activity: Potential Targets and Methods
Planning a Safe Route
  • Vulnerabilities
  • Planning Routes
  • Knowledge Check: Planning Routes
Protecting People and Cargo
  • Stay Alert, Inspect and Don't Accept Passengers
  • Follow Rules, Know Customers and Report Delays
  • Report Suspicions, Secure Cargo and Be Discreet
  • Learning Activity: Protecting People and Cargo
Carrier Security Responsibilities
  • How Carriers Can Help
  • Prevention
  • Increase Security
  • Facility Security Plans
  • Knowledge Check: Facility Security Plans
Maintaining Security
  • Maintaining Security
  • Learning Activity: Maintaining Security
Summary
DOT HAZMAT: Safety Training
Course Duration - 30 min

Over 4 billion tons of hazardous materials are transported in the U.S. every year. Due to their inherent risks to life, property, and the environment, the U.S. DOT established the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to cover the classification, labeling, packaging, and handling of hazardous materials. The HMR also regulate hazmat training, incident reporting, hazard communication, and security. This course addresses safety training for hazmat employees. It provides them with the information they need to keep themselves and others safe when working with or around hazardous materials. This includes potential hazards, precautions that can be taken, basic first aid measures, and how to deal with leaks, spills, and fires. Regulations covered: 49 CFR 171-180 (2015): Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR 172.704 (2015)


Course Objectives:
  • Provide the Department of Transportation's (DOT) definition for “hazardous material”
  • Describe the application of the U.S. DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
  • Identify whom must comply with the HMR
  • Describe the purpose of hazmat package markings, labels, and shipping papers
  • Identify where one can find the emergency response information for a hazmat shipment
  • List Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for working around chemicals
  • Identify first aid measures and how to respond to hazmat spills and fires

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Taiwanese), Danish, Dutch, European French, European Portuguese, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, & Turkish.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, European French, European Portuguese, European Spanish, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Latvian, Malay, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, & Vietnamese.

 


 

Section 5: Marking, Labeling and Placarding - 4 Courses, 1 hr 55 min


Are you involved in the transportation or handling of hazardous materials? This comprehensive section is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe and compliant shipments. By mastering the intricacies of marking, labeling, and placarding, you'll not only protect yourself and others but also streamline your operations and avoid costly penalties.

Key Benefits:
  • Mitigate Risks: Understand the critical role of marking, labeling, and placarding in preventing accidents and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Enhance Safety: Learn how to properly identify and handle hazardous materials, safeguarding both personnel and the environment.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Streamline your shipping processes by accurately applying markings, labels, and placards, avoiding delays and costly errors.
  • Stay Informed: Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest DOT regulations and best practices in hazardous materials transportation.

HAZMAT Transportation: Part 04. Marking (US)
Course Duration - 23 min

Can you tell what a package contains based on its markings? Take this course to learn about the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT, Hazardous Materials Regulations regarding marking and labeling for hazardous materials. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped and for air, highway, rail or water carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Explore how to mark bulk and non-bulk packages
  • Detail special provisions and exceptions in marking certain types of hazardous materials and packaging
  • Identify general marking requirements
  • Describe special provisions for marking hazardous materials
  • Determine when exceptions apply to marking hazardous materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Bulk and Non-bulk Packaging
  • Defining Non-Bulk and Bulk Packaging
  • Marking Non-Bulk Packaging
  • Marking Bulk Packaging
  • Identification Number Marking
  • Learning Activity: Non-Bulk and Bulk Packaging
Special Provisions and Exceptions
  • Special Provisions for Identification Number Markings
  • Portable Tanks
  • Cargo Tanks
  • Tanks, Cars and Other Bulk Packaging
  • Learning Activity: Marking
General Marking Requirements
  • General Marking Requirements and Exceptions
  • HMR Marking Requirements
  • Liquid Hazardous Materials
  • Knowledge Check: Orientation Arrows on Outer Packaging
  • Limited Quantities
  • Limited Quantity Designation
  • Learning Activity: Limited Quantities
Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Marine Pollutants
  • Knowledge Check: Marine Pollutants
  • Infectious Substances
  • Elevated-Temperature Materials
  • Marking Explosives
  • Marking Radioactive Materials and Inhalation Hazards
  • Learning Activity: Hazardous Materials
Conclusion
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 05. Labeling and Placarding (US)
Course Duration - 29 min

This series of Hazardous Materials Transportation e-Lessons provides general awareness training for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Module 5 covers Placarding.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the general requirements for affixing labels and placards to hazardous material (HAZMAT) shipments
  • Determine when exceptions to these requirements apply as well as when modifications can be made to labels and placards
  • Use the labeling and placarding tables to select the appropriate labels and placard for hazardous materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Labeling Requirements
  • Labeling Responsibilities
  • Learning Activity: Responsibilities
  • Label Requirements
  • Exceptions
  • Knowledge Check: Labeling Requirements
  • Prohibitions
  • Specifications
  • Modifications
  • Learning Activity: Labeling Requirements
Using Tables to Select Labels
  • Before You Proceed
  • Labeling and Placarding Tables
  • Labeling Subsidiary Hazards
  • Learning Activity: Subsidiary Hazard Labels Table
  • Primary and Subsidiary Hazards
  • Select Labels
  • Place Labels
  • Knowledge Check: Labeling Table
  • Labeling Requirements for Radioactive Materials
  • Choosing Labels for Radioactive Materials
  • Knowledge Check: Labels for Radioactive Material
Placarding Requirements
  • Placarding Responsibilities
  • Placarding Requirements
  • Exceptions
  • Knowledge Check: Placarding Requirements and Exceptions
  • Prohibitions
  • Specifications
  • Modifications
  • Knowledge Check: Modifying Placards
Using Tables to Select Placards
  • Before You Proceed
  • Placarding Tables
  • Placarding Tables: Two Tables
  • Placarding Tables: Hazard Classes and Divisions
  • Placarding Hazardous Materials
  • Making Placards Visible
  • Knowledge Check: Placards
  • Placarding Hazardous Materials
  • Subsidiary Hazards: Poison Inhalation Hazard
  • Subsidiary Hazards: Radioactive
  • Learning Activity: Hazard Classes and Divisions
Special Provisions and Exceptions
  • Table 2 Exceptions
  • DANGEROUS Placards
  • Knowledge Check: DANGEROUS Placards
  • Placarding Empty Bulk Packaging
  • Freight Containers and Aircraft Unit Load Devices
  • Special Rail Provisions
  • Learning Activity: Special Provisions
Placarding Exceptions by Class and Division
  • Class 1 and Division 2.2 Placarding Exceptions
  • Class 3 and Division 5.1 Placarding Exceptions
  • Division 6.1 and Class 9 Placarding Exceptions
  • Knowledge Check: Placarding Exceptions
Conclusion
The Department of Transportation (DOT): 02. Hazardous Materials - Identifying
Course Duration - 28 min

Carrying hazardous materials in a transport truck requires extreme care and forethought. This course helps shippers and drivers understand hazard identification and provides them with the appropriate reference tools. We'll discuss the importance of appropriate packaging and accurate labelling of hazardous materials, along with proper paperwork. You'll learn where to look for references to identify particular hazardous materials. The course includes specific details about substances considered hazardous by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that should be labelled accordingly.

This course is the first in our five-part Department of Transportation (DOT) series, and has been designed to follow US Federal DOT hazardous materials regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 172 through 173.


Course Objectives:
  • Determine exact requirements for labelling all hazardous substances
  • Prepare appropriate paperwork and labels for each hazardous shipment
  • Reference official on-line information sources for identifying hazardous materials

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Identifying a Hazardous Material
Identifying a Hazardous Materials Mixture

Exam
Hazardous Materials Transportation: Marking, Labeling, and Placarding
Course Duration - 35 min

This course provides instruction on how to correctly identify the contents of a hazardous material shipment through required marking, labeling, and placarding. The learner will learn how to properly mark a container, when and how to use labels, and when and how to use placards.


Course Objectives:
  • Recognize the DOT labels for the nine hazard classes and their divisions
  • Describe when and how to use labels and placards

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Non-Bulk versus Bulk Requirements
Markings
  • Proper Shipping Name
  • Identification Numbers
  • UN or NA Numbers
  • Exercise: Markings
  • Marking Requirements for Bulk versus Non-Bulk
Labeling
  • Label Specifications
  • Explosives
  • Compressed Gas
  • Flammable Liquid
  • Flammable Solid
  • Oxidizer
  • Poison (Class 6) Hazard Class
  • Radioactive
  • Corrosive
  • Miscellaneous
  • Placement of Labels
Placarding
  • Placards and Bulk
  • Vehicles Carrying Non-Bulk Packages
  • Exceptions
  • Exercise: Types of Placards
  • Placarding Details
  • Scenario: Placarding
  • Prohibited Placarding
  • Placarding Exceptions
  • Exercise: Appropriate Placard
Summary

 


 

Section 6: Packaging - 3 Courses, 1 hr 22 min


Are you responsible for packaging hazardous materials for transportation? This comprehensive section provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant shipments. By understanding the intricacies of packaging requirements, you'll protect yourself, others, and the environment while avoiding costly penalties.

Key Benefits:
  • Mitigate Risks: Learn how to select appropriate packaging, apply correct markings, and prepare accurate shipping documents to minimize hazards and accidents.
  • Ensure Compliance: Stay up-to-date with DOT regulations and avoid costly fines and penalties by following proper packaging procedures.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Streamline your shipping processes by selecting the most suitable packaging for your hazardous materials, reducing handling time and costs.
  • Enhance Safety: Protect both personnel and the environment by understanding the potential risks associated with hazardous materials and taking appropriate precautions.

The Department of Transportation (DOT): 03. Hazardous Materials - Packaging
Course Duration - 25 min

Packaging hazardous materials properly is a crucial step in ensuring the safe transportation of your cargo. In this course, you'll discover how to package hazardous materials for safe transportation. We'll discuss the three main steps involved in packaging hazardous material, including choosing the right package, determining the right labels, and preparing accurate shipping papers.

This course is the first in our five-part Department of Transportation (DOT) series, and has been designed to follow US Federal DOT hazardous materials regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 172 through 173.


Course Objectives:
  • Follow proper steps to ensure hazardous materials are packaged safely
  • Select appropriate packaging for specific hazardous material
  • Prepare required shipping labels and shipping papers for successful hazard communication

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): American English.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Selecting Packaging
Hazardous Materials Identifiers

Exam
HAZMAT Transportation: Part 03. Packaging (US)
Course Duration - 27 min

If given the task of packaging or inspecting and accepting hazardous materials for transportation, could you do so in compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations' (HMR's) packaging requirements? Your employer wants to make sure you can, since the Department of Transportation (DOT) and its designated agencies regulate the packaging and transportation of hazardous materials. These agencies also have the authority to inspect hazardous materials packages and fine or penalize you as well as your employer for any HMR violations. Take this course to learn about general packaging requirements. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped and for air, highway, rail or water carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the packaging requirements and exceptions for hazardous materials
  • Determine which types of packages and materials are forbidden from transportation
  • Recall the requirements for reusing packaging, as well as for transporting leaking or damaged packages and empty packaging

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
Terminology and Responsibilities
  • Terminology
  • Responsibilities
  • Learning Activity: Terminology
Using the HMT
  • Packaging Requirements
  • Exceptions and Special Provisions
  • Limited Quantity Exceptions
  • Small Quantity Exceptions
  • Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT
Specific Requirements
  • UN Standard Packaging
  • Package Requirements
  • Air Shipments
  • Learning Activity: Air Shipments
  • Liquid Hazardous Materials
  • Overpacks
  • Knowledge Check: Overpacks
  • Special Permits
  • Forbidden Materials
  • Knowledge Check: Forbidden Items
Special Packaging
  • Leaking or Damaged Packages
  • Knowledge Check: Damaged Packaging
  • DOD Packaging
  • Reusable Packaging
  • Empty Packaging
  • Knowledge Check: Empty Packaging
  • Agricultural Products Exception
Exceptions
  • Materials of Trade Exception
  • Learning Activity: Exceptions
  • Lab Pack Exception
Conclusion
Hazardous Materials Transportation: Packaging
Course Duration - 30 min

This course is part of the six-part DOT function-specific series. It describes tasks and regulations related to selecting an appropriate container for hazardous material. Supervisors of hazmat employees and safety managers will also benefit from the course. After completing it, learners will know how to interpret UN specification markings on packagings, determine if an appropriate packaging was used and identify appropriate packagings for a hazardous materials shipment.


Course Objectives:
  • Interpret manufacturers’ packaging markings
  • Use the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) to find relevant packaging information
  • Use a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to identify any additional packaging restrictions
  • Provided examples, apply the above information in selecting appropriate packaging for a given hazardous material

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction
  • Course Features
  • Introduction
  • Objectives
Packagings Marking
  • Hazardous Materials Shipment
  • Marking of Packagings
  • Second Element
  • Third Element
  • Exercise: Packaging Marking
  • Markings for IBCs
  • Markings for Portable Tanks
Selecting a Container
  • Step 1
  • Step 2: Use the HMT
  • Step 2: List of Authorized Packaging
  • Step 2: 49 CFR 173.202 List
  • Step 2: Special Provisions
  • Step 3: Incompatibility Information
  • Step 4: UN Markings
  • Exercises: Is this Packaging Acceptable?
Conclusion

 


 

Section 7: Shipping Papers - 2 Courses, 43 min


Are you involved in the transportation or handling of hazardous materials? This comprehensive section provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to accurately prepare shipping papers, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and minimizing risks. By understanding the intricacies of shipping paper requirements, you'll streamline your operations, protect yourself and others, and avoid costly penalties.

Key Benefits:
  • Ensure Compliance: Learn how to accurately complete shipping papers, avoiding costly fines and penalties associated with non-compliance.
  • Mitigate Risks: Understand the importance of accurate shipping documentation in preventing accidents and ensuring safe transportation.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Streamline your shipping processes by preparing shipping papers efficiently, reducing delays and costs.
  • Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date with the latest DOT regulations and best practices for shipping hazardous materials.

Hazardous Materials Transportation: Shipping Papers
Course Duration - 20 min

This module is part of our DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation series. This course describes the process of preparing shipping papers for hazardous materials in compliance with DOT regulatory requirements. Supervisors of hazmat employees and safety managers will also benefit from the course. After taking this module, learners will know how to prepare shipping papers, including the proper shipping description, shipper's certification and emergency response information.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the components of shipping papers
  • Indicate how to prepare shipping papers
  • Be sure to keep your specific job in mind as you go through the course

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

HAZMAT Transportation: Part 02. Shipping Papers (US)
Course Duration - 23 min

Shippers are responsible for documenting information about hazardous materials before offering them for transport. Take this course to learn about the basic and general components of a properly prepared shipping papers, certifications and hazardous waste manifests. This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped and for air, highway, rail or water carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify the information required on shipping papers
  • Recognize the correct entries for the shipping and basic descriptions
  • Identify shipping paper and certification exceptions
  • Select the appropriate retention requirements for shipping papers

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

Shipping Paper Information
  • What Are Shipping Papers?
  • Knowledge Check: Shipping Paper Information
  • Shipping Paper Exceptions
  • Completing Shipping Papers
  • Learning Activity: Shipping Paper Information
Shipping and Basic Descriptions
  • Shipping Description
  • Basic Description
  • Basic Description Modifications
  • Learning Activity: Shipping and Basic Descriptions
Additional Descriptions: General
  • Additional Description Requirements
  • General Additional Description Requirements
  • Limited and Reportable Quantities
  • Radioactive Materials and Empty Containers
  • Knowledge Check: General Additional Description Requirements
Additional Descriptions: Mode of Transportation
  • Description Requirements by Highway
  • Description Requirements by Air and Water
  • Description Requirements by Rail
  • Learning Activity: Description Requirements by Mode of Transport
Additional Descriptions: Dangers, Special Precautions and Emergency Response
  • Dangers or Special Precautions
  • Technical Names
  • Marine Pollutants
  • Poison or Toxic
  • Elevated-Temperature Materials
  • Organic Peroxides and Self-Reactive Materials
  • Knowledge Check: Poison or Toxic
  • Knowledge Check: Elevated-Temperature Materials
  • Emergency Response Numbers
Shipper's Certifications
  • Shipper's Certifications
  • Types of Certifications
  • Shipper's Certification Exceptions
  • Knowledge Check: Shipper's Certifications
Hazardous Waste Manifests
  • Hazardous Waste Manifest
  • HWM Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: HWM
Conclusion

 


 

Section 8: The Hazardous Materials Table - 1 Courses, 28 min


Are you involved in the transportation or handling of hazardous materials? The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) is your essential guide to ensuring safe and compliant shipments. This comprehensive section will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the HMT, identify hazardous materials, and understand the associated regulations.

Key Benefits:
  • Mitigate Risks: Learn how to accurately identify hazardous materials using the HMT, preventing accidents and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Enhance Safety: Understand the associated hazards and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself and others.
  • Optimize Efficiency: Streamline your shipping processes by accurately interpreting the HMT and selecting the correct packaging, labeling, and placarding requirements.
  • Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date with the latest DOT regulations and best practices for hazardous materials transportation.

HAZMAT Transportation: Part 01. The Hazardous Materials Table (US)
Course Duration - 28 min

Because of the risks and dangers associated with shipping hazardous materials, the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT PHMSA) and its supporting agencies regulate the transport of these materials within the U.S. and ensure we comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Take this course to learn about the contents and purpose of the hazardous materials table (HMT). This course is ideal for people who offer hazardous materials to be shipped and for air, highway, rail or water carriers. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.


Course Objectives:
  • Identify proper shipping names
  • Decipher the codes within the HMT
  • Utilize Appendices A and B of the HMT to determine which materials qualify as a hazardous substance or marine pollutant

Additional Language Information:
  • Course Text: N/A.
  • Audio: N/A.
  • Subtitles (Closed Caption): N/A.

Detailed Course Outline:
Introduction

HMT Overview
  • HMT
Columns 1 and 2
  • Proper Shipping Names
  • Knowledge Check: Proper Shipping Names 1
  • Knowledge Check: Proper Shipping Names 2
  • Proper Shipping Name Modifications
  • Qualifying Words
  • Knowledge Check: Proper Shipping Names 3
  • Symbols
Columns 3 to 5
  • Hazard Class or Division
  • Knowledge Check: Hazard Class or Division
  • Identification Number
  • Packing Group
  • Learning Activity: Packing Group
Columns 6 to 10
  • Label Codes
  • Special Provisions
  • Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT
  • Packaging
  • Quantity Limitations
  • Vessel Stowage
  • Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT
Appendices
  • 172.101, Appendix A
  • Marine Pollutants
  • Knowledge Check: Appendices
Conclusion

 


 


Essential Career Skills Pack


Productivity and Time Management

Course Duration - 30 min

It seems that there is never enough time in the day. But, since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it that some people achieve so much more with their time than others? This course will explain how to plan and prioritize tasks, so that we can make the most of the limited time we have. By using the time-management techniques in this course, you can improve your ability to function more effectively – even when time is tight and pressures are high. So, by the end of the course you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to be an effective manager of your time.

Course Objectives:
Course Objectives:
  • Set your priorities to better manage your time
  • Improve your productivity by sharpening your focus and multitasking effectively
Detailed Course Outline:
Detailed Course Outline:
  • Productiity & Time Management
  • Prioritization
  • Getting Things Done
  • Procrastination
  • Multitasking & Focus
  • Summary


 

Basic Digital Skills

Course Duration - 13 min

With the rise of digital transformation and technology, having a basic digital literacy is essential for all types of jobs, regardless of the industry. To stay competitive and be successful in the workplace, enhancing your digital skills should be a top priority.

Course Objectives:
Course Objectives:
  • Recall the essential digital skills framework
  • Elaborate on the toolkit of essential digital skills
  • Identify how to develop or improve your digital skills
Detailed Course Outline:
Detailed Course Outline:
  • The Essential Digital Skills Framework
  • The Toolkit of Essential Digital Skills
  • Developing Digital Skills
  • Summary


 

4 Ways to Boost Creativity

Course Duration - 30 min

The digital economy is opening up ways for everyone to be creative. It doesn’t just mean being artistic – it’s more about ideas, solutions, alternatives, incremental improvements. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss ways that mental capacity can be developed, perspectives changed, group power leveraged and making things actually happen.

Course Objectives:
Course Objectives:
  • Define creativity
  • Think outside the box
  • Develop the right mental attitude
  • Leverage the power of groups
  • Ensure managers make it happen
Detailed Course Outline:
Detailed Course Outline:
  • What is Creativity at Work?
  • Learn to Think Outside the box
  • Develop the Right Mental Capacity
  • Laverage the Power of Groups
  • Ensure Managers Make It Happen
  • Summary


 

The 11 Essential Career Soft Skills

Course Duration - 1 hr 10 min

Soft Skills are the traits, characteristics, habits, and skills needed to survive and thrive in the modern work world. Soft skills aren't usually taught in school, but you will learn them all here in this course. Are you someone that other people in your organization and industry like to work with, collaborate with and partner with? Are you seen as a valuable asset to any new project that comes along?

This soft skills training course will teach you how to develop the skills that can make the difference between a lackluster career that tops out at middle management versus one that lands you in the executive suite. Or to wherever you define career success. So many soft skills seem like common sense at first glance, but they are not commonly applied by most workers. This soft skills training course will give you an edge over your competitors. It will also make your job, your career and your life more rewarding and enjoyable.

Course Objectives:
Course Objectives:
  • Understand how to be a great communicator
  • Become a stronger listene
  • Appear professional to co-workers and bosses of all ages
  • Avoid common career blunders that often end careers
  • Manage expectations for bosses and colleagues
  • Position yourself for promotions
  • Make technology your asset, even if you are afraid of technology
  • Avoid the Not My Job Syndrome
  • Develop EQ to Match Your IQ
  • Develop leadership qualities
Detailed Course Outline:
Detailed Course Outline:
  • Introduction
  • The Soft Tech Savvy Way to Always Be Essential
  • Not My Job, And I Am Happy to Do It
  • You Can Become a Master Communicator
  • Feedback Video for The 11 Essential Career Soft Skills
  • Become a Leader Without the Title or Formal Authority
  • Your EQ Will Beat a Higher IQ
  • Building Your Winning Team
  • Make Every One of Your Seconds Count
  • Unleash Your Inner Anthony Robbins
  • Avoid Being Uncool
  • Clothes Can Still Make or Break Your Career
  • Conclusion The 11 Essential Career Soft Skills
  • Extra: Developing Your Career Secret Sauce

 



 


Related Workplace Safety Information:

How Much Do Workplace Safety Training Courses Cost?

Self-Paced Workplace Safety eLearning courses cost $200 at the starting point per student. Group purchase discounts are available.

What are the five 5 basic safety training?

A: The five basic safety training programs commonly recommended include:

  1. General Safety Orientation: This foundational program covers essential safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the importance of workplace safety culture.
  2. Fire Safety and Prevention: Training that educates employees on fire risks, proper use of fire extinguishers, and evacuation procedures in the event of a fire.
  3. First Aid and CPR: This training equips individuals with the necessary skills to provide basic medical assistance and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation during emergencies.
  4. Hazard Communication: Focused on understanding chemical hazards, labeling requirements, and the importance of safety data sheets to ensure safety when handling hazardous materials.
  5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training: This program instructs employees on the proper use, maintenance, and limitations of personal protective equipment essential for their specific work environments.
What is OSHA safety training?

A: OSHA safety training refers to the educational programs and courses developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure that employees understand workplace safety standards and practices. These training sessions cover a wide range of topics, including hazard communication, fall protection, machinery safety, and emergency response, equipping workers with the knowledge to identify potential dangers and implement effective safety measures. The primary goal of OSHA safety training is to reduce workplace accidents and injuries, fostering a safer working environment for all employees.

How often do employees need OSHA training?

A: The frequency of OSHA training needed for employees varies depending on their specific job functions and the industry in which they work. Generally, OSHA requires that employees receive training when they are first hired, whenever new hazards are introduced, or when existing training is insufficient. Certain types of training, such as for hazardous materials, may need to be repeated annually or periodically, as specified by OSHA standards. It is essential for employers to stay up to date with training requirements applicable to their workforce to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.

Is online safety training effective?

A: Online safety training has proven to be an effective method for educating employees about workplace safety protocols and procedures. With the ability to tailor content for specific industries and roles, these training programs can engage learners in a flexible format, accommodating diverse learning styles. Research indicates that participants in online safety training often retain more information due to the interactive elements and accessibility of the training material. Online platforms allow for regular updates and the incorporation of current safety regulations, ensuring that employees are always informed about the latest standards. However, the effectiveness of these programs largely depends on the quality of the content and the level of engagement of the trainees.

Where Can I Learn More About Workplace Safety Skills?

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OSHA Official Training Website - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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