DOT Hazmat: General Awareness/Function Specific

Objectives The objectives of the DOT Hazmat General Awareness/Function Specific course are to meet the Federal Department of Transportation training requirements of 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1) as well as some basic requirements for 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2)(i). Per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(i) General awareness/familiarization training. Each hazmat emp...

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Per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(i)

General awareness/familiarization training. Each hazmat employee shall be provided general awareness/familiarization training designed to provide familiarity with the requirements of this subchapter, and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of this subchapter.

Per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2)(i)

Function-specific training. (i) Each hazmat employee must be provided function-specific training on the requirements of this subchapter, or exemptions or special permits issued under subchapter A of this chapter, that are specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Identify the basic hazmat hazard classes and divisions and understand their associated hazards;
Use the hazmat table to locate proper shipping names, identification numbers, hazard classes, packaging and labeling requirements, and more;
Complete shipping papers for hazardous materials;
Demonstrate the proper use of markings, labels, and placards; and
Describe the differences in packagings and which types of packagings are appropriate for specific hazardous materials.

Topics Covered

Module 1 - Course Introduction

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - Introduction to DOT Hazmat Training
Section 3 - How to Use the HMR
Section 4 - Hazardous Materials
Module 1 Exam

Module 2 - Hazard Classes and Divisions

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - Explosives Section 3 - Compressed Gases
Section 4 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Section 5 - Flammable Solids
Section 6 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Section 7 - Toxic Materials
Section 8 - Radioactive Materials
Section 9 - Corrosive Materials
Section 10 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Section 11 - Other Regulated Materials
Module 2 Exam

Module 3 - The Hazardous Materials Table

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - What is the HMT?
Section 3 - Symbols
Section 4 - Proper Shipping Names and Descriptions
Section 5 - Hazard Class or Division
Section 6 - ID Numbers and Packing Groups
Section 7 - Label Codes and Special Provisions
Section 8 - Packaging Requirements, Quantity Limitations, and Vessel Stowage
Section 9 - Appendices A and B
Module 3 Exam

Module 4 - Shipping Papers

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - Shipping Papers
Section 3 - Completing Shipping Papers, Steps 1 - 3
Section 4 - Exemptions and Special Permits
Section 5 - Requirements by Mode of Transportation
Section 6 - Technical Names, Exceptions, and Additional Information
Section 7 - Hazardous Substances and Radioactive Materials
Section 8 - Shipper's Certification
Section 9 - General Formatting and Emergency Response
Module 4 Exam

Module 5 - Marking

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - General Marking Requirements
Section 3 - Non-bulk Packaging
Section 4 - Bulk Packaging
Section 5 - Identification Numbers
Section 6 - Markings by Hazmat Type
Section 7 - Markings by Bulk Packaging Type
Module 5 Exam

Module 6 - Labeling

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - General Labeling Requirements
Section 3 - Additional Labeling Requirements
Section 4 - Labels by Class
Section 5 - Label Specifications
Section 6 - Label Placement
Section 7 - Labeling Exceptions
Section 8 - Radioactive Materials
Module 6 Exam

Module 7 - Placarding

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - General Placarding Rules
Section 3 - Placard Types
Section 4 - Placard Specifications
Section 5 - Placarding Tables 1 and 2
Section 6 - Subsidiary Hazard Placarding
Section 7 - Mode of Transportation Placarding
Module 7 Exam

Module 8 - Packaging

Section 1 - Module Overview
Section 2 - General Packaging Requirements
Section 3 - Air Shipments
Section 4 - Packaging Exceptions
Section 5 - Leaking or Damaged Packages, Hazardous Waste, and Overpacks
Section 6 - Department of Defense Packaging
Module 8 Exam

Module 9 - Security Awareness

Section 1 - Security Awareness
Module 9 Exam

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