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DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Placarding
- In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart F
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DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training∶ Placarding Course Syllabus
This DOT Hazmat Placard Requirements Training consists of 03 lessons divided into 02 modules. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
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: Placarding
This module explains placards and their role in hazardous materials transportation. It covers general placarding requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Learners identify subsidiary hazards and recognize required hazard placards. It explains placard design, size, color, and form standards. The module also covers bulk packaging, transport provisions, and key exceptions.
- Lesson 2: General Placarding Requirements
- Lesson 3: Specific Placarding Requirements
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
The DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Placarding 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 F.
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).
This course will explain the placarding requirements and their applicability to transportation of hazardous materials for different modes of transportation – highway, rail, vessel, and air. This DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Placarding course will also make clear the placarding requirements for hazardous materials in bulk packaging and exceptions to these requirements. As well as the types of subsidiary hazards that must always be identified through placarding.
The learner will be able to recognize the different hazardous materials warning placards as described by the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) upon course completion. The DOT Hazmat transportation training requirements are outlined in Subpart H of Part 172 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
- Covers all major DOT placard requirements with clear, practical examples.
- Explains differences between hazmat labels and hazard placards.
- Helps identify correct placards for all classes of hazardous materials.
- Supports compliance with current DOT placarding regulations.
- Provides flexible online learning with easy refresher access.
- Designed to reduce violations related to DOT hazmat placards.
- Hazmat employers responsible for compliance with DOT placard requirements.
- Employees who select, apply, or verify hazmat placards on packages or vehicles.
- Shipping and receiving personnel handling hazmat placard documentation and verification.
- Warehouse workers preparing freight requiring DOT hazmat placards.
- Carriers transporting regulated materials requiring DOT placarding.
- Safety managers overseeing compliance with DOT placarding requirements.
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: Placarding 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 DOT Hazmat Placarding Training 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 placarding while transporting hazardous materials.
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