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DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging & Labeling

  • In accordance with Federal Regulations 49 CFR Parts 171-180, Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), U.S. DOT/PHMSA
  • Covers training requirements under Docket No. HM-126F
  • 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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$157.40
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$155.81
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$154.22
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$151.04
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$147.86
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11-20 $155.81
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Course Facts

What You Get
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
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Training Duration
Training Duration
5 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.
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Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.
DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling

The DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling course is collated to educate individuals in identifying, and maintaining the correct use of packaging, markings and labeling when transporting hazardous materials. Our course’s focus is to ensure leaners are able to identify the correct packaging and labeling for specific classes of hazardous materials as this will prevent spills or releases during transportation.

The standards covered are found in the 49 CFR Parts 171-180, Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), U.S. DOT, enforced by PHMSA.

For a more detailed insight and function specific hazmat training as per the DOT’s regulations for transportation of hazardous materials, you may enroll for our 10-hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: Advanced General Awareness Training.

Who Needs This DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling course?

  • Private carrier employees who work with hazardous materials transportation in commerce.
  • Personnel involved in the process of designing, manufacturing, inspecting, maintaining, reconditioning, repairing, or testing of a package, container, or packaging component that is used for the storage and transportation of hazardous materials in commerce.
  • Individuals who handle hazardous materials packages in the transportation chain.
  • Persons who indicate by marking, labeling, or other means that a hazardous material being transported is present in a package.

Why Choose Our DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling course?

  • Delivers clear, up-to-date guidance based on the latest DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations.
  • Builds worker confidence and competence in safely preparing hazardous materials for transport.
  • Offers clarity and covers on all distinct labeling, packaging, marking and placarding related to hazardous materials as per the regulations.
  • Offers flexible, self-paced online training for easy onboarding and refresher learning.

DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling Course Syllabus

This DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling consists of 12 lessons divided into 2 modules. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Course Content
Lessons

Introduction

Module 1: Hazardous Materials Regulations

The lessons to be taken will follow through a comprehensive study of the DOT Hazardous Material Regulation (HMR), an in-depth understanding of how the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) it to be applied and a discussion of all necessary collation of documents required when transporting hazmat.

  • Lesson 1: Regulatory Overview
  • Lesson 2: Hazard Classes and Divisions
  • Lesson 3: Hazardous Materials Table – Part 1
  • Lesson 4: Hazardous Materials Table – Part 2
  • Lesson 5: Preparations of Shipping Papers

Module 2: Packaging and Labeling

Extensive study of requirements outlined in the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) with regards to both general and specific packaging and labeling and general awareness of marking and placarding. Emergency Action Plan (EAP) protocols are also discussed to ensure all round safety for employees.

  • Lesson 6: General Packaging Requirements
  • Lesson 7: Specific Packaging Requirements
  • Lesson 8: General Marking Requirements
  • Lesson 9: General Labeling Requirements
  • Lesson 10: Specific Labeling Requirements
  • Lesson 11: General Placarding Requirements
  • Lesson 12: Safety and Security Plans

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may complete this online training course much faster than others. It will take around 5 hours to complete.

According to the Unites States Department of Transportation (DOT) all hazmat shipments must comply with the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations as set forth in Title 49 – Transportation. Hence, all hazmat employers and employees who prepare hazardous materials for shipment or engage in the actual commercial transportation of these materials must receive the relevant training.

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

HM-126F is a U.S. DOT docket number that refers to the hazardous materials employee training requirements outlined in DOT HMR 49 CFR 172.704.

Yes, this DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness with Function-Specific Training in Packaging and Labeling is designed to meet all requirements of the HM-126F enforced by DOT/PHMSA.

Yes, if your company is transporting hazardous materials by any route, as a carrier you are required to take a specific course. For air, sea, rail, or road these courses should be taken first based upon your carrier’s mode of transportation as each of them have different requirements.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

To receive a plastic wallet ID card, you must purchase out add-on option. Please upload a passport size photograph to your HAZWOPER OSHA Training account or email it to us at info@hazwoper-osha.com.

Your plastic wallet ID card will be delivered to you via U.S. Mail. This process should take 2 – 3 weeks once you have completed the course.

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 Hazmat Transportation regulations with specifics in packaging and labeling.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

  • Understand the purpose and applicability of the hazardous materials regulations (HMR).
  • Identify hazardous materials and the basic hazard classes and divisions.
  • Use the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and interpret the information contained therein.
  • Identify the information required for preparing hazardous material shipping papers and the hazardous waste manifest.
  • Understand the requirements for marking, labeling, and placarding of hazardous material shipments.
  • Summarize the requirements for proper packaging, loading, and unloading of hazardous material shipments.
  • Recognize and apply transportation-specific requirements for the correct carrier mode of shipments.
  • Outline the basic protocols for recognizing and responding to potential security threats.
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