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DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Labeling

  • In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart E
  • Available in: United States English | España Español
  • Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule
  • Receive your certificate instantly upon completion
  • Select from SCORM-compliant, online streaming, virtual instructor-led, or in-person learning formats
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Single-Seat Price
$39.99
2 Hour(s) Course
$39.99
$39.99
Bulk Buying
Employee
Per Seat
2-10
$39.59
11-20
$39.19
21-50
$38.79
51-100
$37.99
101-250
$37.19
251-500
$36.79
501-1000
$35.99
Employee Per Seat
2-10 $39.59
11-20 $39.19
21-50 $38.79
51-100 $37.99
101-250 $37.19
251-500 $36.79
501-1000 $35.99

Course Facts

What You Get
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Training Duration
Training Duration
2 Hour(s)
Learning Type
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Device Support
Apple
Android
Windows
Web
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.

Our DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Labeling course provides essential guidance on hazardous materials labeling under 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart E of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). It equips hazmat employers and employees to identify, select, and apply correct labels for safe transportation compliance.

Improper labeling remains a leading cause of hazmat violations, with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) reporting thousands of enforcement cases annually related to marking and labeling errors.

Who Needs This DOT Hazmat Labeling Training?

  • Hazmat employers responsible for regulatory compliance.
  • Employees involved in hazardous materials packaging and labeling.
  • Shipping and receiving personnel handling hazmat shipments.
  • Warehouse workers managing hazardous materials inventory.
  • Safety managers overseeing hazmat transportation operations.

Why Choose Our DOT Hazmat Labeling Training?

  • Covers DOT hazmat labeling requirements with practical application guidance.
  • Explains hazard class labels, including radioactive and special labels.
  • Aligns with current HMR standards for compliance and safety.
  • Enhances understanding of label selection, placement, and exceptions.
  • Supports workplace safety and reduces risk of regulatory violations.

DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Labeling Course Syllabus

This DOT Hazmat Labeling Training requirements consists of 03 lessons divided into 02 modules. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Lessons

Introduction

Module 1: Hazardous Materials Regulations


This module defines hazardous materials and their classifications under applicable regulations. It explains the purpose of Hazardous Materials Regulations and identifies key enforcing federal agencies. Training requirements for hazmat employees are also summarized.

  • Lesson 1: Regulatory Overview

Module 2: Labeling


This module covers general hazardous materials labeling requirements and applicable exceptions. It explains proper procedures for affixing primary and subsidiary hazard labels. It summarizes labeling specifications, including size, design, durability, and color. It identifies hazard class labels, including radioactive and “CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY” labels.

  • Lesson 2: General Labeling Requirements
  • Lesson 3: Specific Labeling Requirements

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

The DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Labeling course is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and specifically includes guidance pertaining to 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart E.

For both general and function specific guidance on the U.S. DOT’s hazmat regulations, enroll for our 10-Hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: Advanced General Awareness Training course.

All hazardous material shipments must comply with the Unites States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). All hazmat employers and employees who prepare hazardous materials for shipment and are engaged in the labeling of hazardous materials packages for transportation in commerce, must receive the relevant training to understand and comply with the labeling requirements as set forth by the HMR.

Labels are standard hazmat identifiers and communicate important information about the hazards associated with transportation of potentially hazardous materials to personnel who handle these packages, as well as to first responders in the event of an emergency. This DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Labeling course will provide guidance on interpreting general labeling requirements as set forth in the HMR and any exceptions to these requirements, the procedure for affixing primary and subsidiary hazard labels to hazmat packaging, and the label specifications relating to durability, size, design, color, and form identification. The course will also provide guidance on the required label elements for hazard Classes 1 through 9.

The DOT Hazmat transportation training requirements are outlined in Subpart H of Part 172 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

  • Covers DOT hazmat labeling requirements with practical application guidance.
  • Explains hazard class labels, including radioactive and special labels.
  • Aligns with current HMR standards for compliance and safety.
  • Enhances understanding of label selection, placement, and exceptions.
  • Supports workplace safety and reduces risk of regulatory violations.
  • Hazmat employers responsible for regulatory compliance.
  • Employees involved in hazardous materials packaging and labeling.
  • Shipping and receiving personnel handling hazmat shipments.
  • Warehouse workers managing hazardous materials inventory.
  • Safety managers overseeing hazmat transportation operations.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Hazmat employees must receive recurrent training at least once every three years. For employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials by air, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires recurrent training once every two years.

In addition, according to 49 CFR 172.702(b), the DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Labeling online training certification must also be updated whenever the DOT issues a new regulation or revises any existing regulations. No employee can perform any activities under the new or revised DOT regulations unless he/she has undergone training which incorporate the new and/or revised rules and regulations.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.

Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on DOT regulations pertaining to labeling while transporting hazardous materials.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives

After completing the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
  • Identify labels used for different hazard classes and divisions.
  • Identify packages and containers that are excepted from hazardous materials labeling requirements.
  • Understand the requirements for affixing primary and subsidiary hazard labels to hazardous materials packaging.
  • Understand the procedure for affixing the most appropriate label to packages containing radioactive materials.

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Fred Nugen
Hazmat Cargo Inspector
“My work as an inspector requires me to be updated on the complicated requirements of the DOT hazmat regulations and this course was a good quick refresher for me.”
Shaun Bolt
Assistant Packager
“With the many DOT requirements for marking and labeling, such short courses help to keep knowledge and conditions up to date.”
Ralph Wilson
Chemical Labeling Coordinator
"I enrolled in this course as I joined a new company where I will be looking into labeling chemical cargo packages accurately in line with the DOT safety regulations. The course explained the regulations very well and I think I am now better prepared to handle my work responsibilities."
Luke Thomas
Cargo Assistant - Labeling
"The price of this training was very reasonable and the quality of the content was really good as well. I really like the way support staff quickly responded to my questions during the training session."

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