DOT HAZMAT Shipping (8 Hour) stands for Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Shipping and is designed for professionals involved in the transportation, handling, and shipping of hazardous materials, including transporters, warehouse staff, and first responders who must comply with federal regulations for safe and legal hazardous materials management. This training is essential for anyone responsible for preparing, packaging, documenting, or overseeing hazardous materials shipments by air, water, rail, or highway.
Hazmat - DOT & Security Awareness - 8 Hour
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3 years
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Our HAZMAT – DOT Shipping (8 Hour) course provides comprehensive training on the safe and compliant transportation of hazardous materials. This course is designed for professionals involved in the shipping, handling, and emergency response of hazardous materials, including transporters, warehouse personnel, and first responders. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, handling procedures, and emergency protocols essential for the safe movement of hazardous substances.
Through this training, participants learn to identify specific hazardous materials using the hazardous materials table, define hazardous substances, and determine reportable quantities as outlined in Appendix A. The course also covers the identification of marine pollutants using Appendix B, proper shipping methods across air, water, rail, and highway, and the required information for shipping papers. Additional topics include labeling, marking, placarding, and documentation for hazardous waste shipments, as well as record retention requirements. The curriculum emphasizes the responsibilities of both carriers and shippers for each mode of transportation and details carrier loading and unloading requirements.
Our HAZMAT – DOT Shipping (8 Hour) course ensures participants are well-versed in federal regulations, including when Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules apply. The training also summarizes general operating requirements, handling, stowage, and segregation procedures, providing a solid foundation for compliance and safety in hazardous materials transportation.
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The certificate(s) for HAZMAT – DOT Shipping (8 Hour) remain valid for 3 years.
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All FMTC courses are delivered in English.
After successfully completing HAZMAT – DOT Shipping (8 Hour), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): Hazmat – DOT & Security Awareness – 8 Hour.
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