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Course length: 8 hours
CEU credits: 0.8
Fee: $125.00

DOT Training for Offerers of Non-bulk Hazmat Packages

Objective

This course is designed to meet DOT training requirements for employees who directly affect the safe transportation of non-bulk hazardous materials. Such employees include those who load, unload, or handle hazardous materials; prepare hazardous materials for transportation; or are responsible for the safe transport of hazardous materials. This course provides basic hazardous materials training for these employees plus function-specific training in DOT requirements for packaging, labeling, loading, and unloading non-bulk hazardous material. This course can be used for either new employees or as recurrent training.

Regulation

49 CFR 177.816

Who Should Attend

Shippers, carriers, and handlers of non-bulk 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
  • Describe safety considerations for handling hazardous materials
  • Explain the difference between bulk and non-bulk packaging
  • Describe the requirements for labeling non-bulk packages

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