DOT General Awareness of Hazardous Materials
This DOT HazMat General Awareness Training Course provides general awareness training for hazardous materials transportation as required by the United States Department of Transportation. Participants will learn about U.S. and International regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials, classification of hazardous materials, and security awareness requirements, all in accordance with the USDOT regulations.

The USDOT requires training for anyone who handles hazardous materials, including individuals who ship or receive hazardous materials, prepare hazardous materials for transportation, and load or unload hazardous materials.

The USDOT requires employees to receive general awareness, function specific, safety and security awareness training as part of a comprehensive hazardous materials program. This course covers the general awareness and security awareness topics required by 49 CFR 172.704.

At the completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate which includes the participants name, completion date, and copy of the test scores. The certificate includes the name and address of the trainer as required for recordkeeping.

This course is based on the requirements for general awareness training as specified in 49 CFR 172.704 (Subpart H), including testing of participants. While this course is meant to satisfy USDOT's general training requirements, it does not cover function specific training. DOT requires hazmat employees receive training at least once every three years.

Fee: $ 75.00
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Online Training Course: DOT General Awareness of Hazardous Materials

Who Should Take This Course


Anyone who offers or transports hazardous materials is required to receive training. This may include any employee who;

  • Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials;
  • Works in Shipping & Receiving;
  • Opens packages that may contain hazardous materials;
  • Is involved in the transportation of hazardous materials;
  • Is responsible for safety or security of hazardous materials;



Objectives


Upon completion of this online course, participants should have an understanding of:
  • training requirements for hazmat employes;
  • the Federal hazardous materials regulations, including the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT);
  • what makes something a hazardous material;
  • the nine (9) DOT hazard classes;
  • security risks associated with transportation of hazardous materials;


Topics


  • Introduction to Hazardous Materials Transportation
  • General Awareness and Familiarization
  • Training Requirements
  • Regulatory Overview
  • Compliance Process
  • Identification of Hazardous Materials
  • Hazard Classes
  • Packing Groups
  • Proper Shipping Names
  • Security Awareness


Instructor


Linda R. Taylor, PE
Linda is the owner of Taylor Engineering, and a former faculty member in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology at NC State University and the former Director of Environmental Health & Safety at North Carolina State University's IES. She has over 30 years of engineering experience working in industry, academia, and environmental consulting, including over 25 years at North Carolina State University. She has provided instruction on a wide range of environmental, health, transportation, and safety topics at conferences and training courses, both live and online, and she is a licensed Professional Engineer and an OSHA authorized instructor.

Ms. Taylor received a BS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Contact Hours


2 Contact Hours
This represents the estimated time to complete the online course, including exercises. Actual times may vary from user to user.

Training Requirement



Citation: 49 CFR 172.704 (Subpart H)

DOT's training requirements for shipping hazardous materials is located in 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H. In addition to initial training [49 CFR 172.704(c)(1)], DOT requires "recurrent training" every 3 three years.

"A hazmat employee shall receive the training required by this subpart at least once every three years." [49 CFR 172.704(c)(2)]

How Often Does This DOT HazMat Certification Need to Be Updated?



According to DOT 49 CFR 171.704, employees in hazmat transportation environments must attain DOT hazmat general awareness training within 90 days of beginning employment or changing job function within such an environment. The certification must then be renewed every three years.




Refresher Training Required: Every 3 year(s).
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