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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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