DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLING (HM126/181)


This course is designed for personnel handling, transporting, packaging, manifesting hazardous materials as required under DOT 49 CFR Part 171 regulations.  Personnel receive a manual and exercises facilitating training.  This training is required every 3 years.

COURSE OUTLINE

1.    Introduction – definitions, classifications, standards, responsibilities
2.    Hazardous Materials Regulations – HM Table use
3.    Shipping Papers
4.    Emergency Response Guidebook
5.    Loading and Storage
6.    Labels
7.    Markings
8.    Packaging
9.    Placards
10.    Accidents/Incidents
11.    Training requirements
12.    PPE used in chemical spills
13.    Spill response
14.    Examination – practical exercise concerning spill response

Times: 8 hours