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PCC > Outreach > Workforce Development > DOT HazMat Awareness
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Course length: 8 hours
CEU credits: 0.8
Fee: $125.00

DOT Hazardous Materials General Awareness

Objective

This course provides general awareness training covering the basic requirements of the DOT, including the definition of hazardous materials. Students will become familiar with the DOT hazardous materials regulations related to packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping papers. This course can be used for either new employees or as recurrent training.

Regulation

49 CFR 172.700

Who Should Attend

Employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials.

Course Content

This course teaches concepts and skills necessary to:

  • Explain the function and importance of packaging, package labels, package marking, shipping papers, and vehicle placards
  • Identify the nine hazmat classes and their divisions
  • Explain the DOT rules for using the proper shipping names and the Hazmat Table

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