Overview:   This course will introduce the student to the world of hazardous materials and how they must be handled for transportation. This course will give the student a general awareness along with some function specific training in reference to handling hazardous materials. It will explain how it is determined what is considered a hazardous material and how it must be handled for transportation for all modes of transportation. The course will further explain: the paperwork required for its transportation and how it must be handled; packaging required for the product; how the packaging must be marked and type markings required; along with requirements for loading and unloading such materials.

The course will also explain how to recognize markings and what they mean along with how they should be placed on the packaging. The student will also learn in a general way what to do in an emergency; understanding an "Emergency Response Guide Book" and how to use it.

Course Length:  4 hours 

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:

CFR Reference:  Title 49 CFR parts 171-180

Course Required By:   Department of Transportation

Written Exam:  Written and hands on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Students will be required to be able to identify placards/labels with the use of a Hazardous Materials Guidebook.

Retraining:  Student is responsible for retraining every three years.