Students will recieve a class manual upon arrival. All classes involve hands-on activities and students will be required to pass an exam upon completion. Certificates will be administered upon conclusion.
This course is designed to meet the training requirements as specified in 49 CFR 172. 700 Subpart H, which specify that employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials must be trained at least once every three years. The class objectives are:
Preparation of shipping papers including the bill of lading and hazardous waste manifest.
Shipping protocols for hazardous materials via land, water or air
Markings, labels, and placards for proper transport of hazardous materials.
Proper security measures for the preparation and transportation of hazardous materials.
Emergency response procedures for accidental spills or discharges.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) requires training for anyone who handles hazardous materials including personnel who ship, receive or prepare hazardous materials for transportation, individuals who mark or label containers, complete shipping manifests, select packaging, and load or unload hazardous materials. Each student will be supplied with a student manual and a copy of the most current DOT Emergency Response Guide (ERG).
