Corporate Training By Zack Academy - DOT Hazardous Materials Training - Complete Course

Why Should You Take This DOT HAZMAT Transportation course?

This DOT HAZMAT Transportation course meets the general requirements of 49 CFR §172.704 and includes general awareness and familiarization with the provisions of the hazardous material transportation regulation. The primary focus is on highway transportation and covers the basic and most up-to-date information on this regulation. This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. 

Receive your required training and learn how to comply with all regulations at this comprehensive seminar. DOT requires initial training and recurrent training every three years. This workshop prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.

Please Note:  This class meets both your initial and recurrent training requirements. 

Refresher Training:  DOT requires re-training at least every three years.

Intended Audience:  Packaging personnel, handlers, those preparing paperwork, first line supervisors and drivers.

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• How to Classify Hazardous Materials
• New Hazard Class Definitions
• How to Select and Prepare Packages
• Package Marks and Labels
• New Requirements for Limited Quantities and Consumer Commodities
• New Excepted Quantity Labels
• Materials of Trade
• How to Complete Shipping Papers
• How to Choose the Correct DOT Shipping Name
• Placarding
• Safety and Emergency Response
• Hazardous Material Security
• Recent Changes in Regulations
• Recordkeeping Requirements
• Reporting Requirements
• Who Must Register with DOT

Compliance Code:   49 CFR §172.704