Course Objectives

The objectives of the DOT General Awareness training course are to meet the Federal Department of Transportation training requirements of 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1) and 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H.

Per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1)

General awareness/familiarization training. Each hazmat employee shall be provided general awareness/familiarization training designed to provide familiarity with the requirements of this subchapter, and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of this subchapter.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Identify the basic hazmat hazard classes and divisions and understand their associated hazards;
• Use the hazmat table to locate proper shipping names, identification numbers, hazard classes, packaging and labeling requirements, and more;
• Complete shipping papers for hazardous materials;
• Demonstrate the proper use of markings, labels, and placards; and
• Describe the differences in packagings and which types of packagings are appropriate for specific hazardous materials.

Topics Covered

Module 1 - Using Respiratory Protection

• Section 01 - 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Course Overview
• Section 02 - Module Overview
• Section 03 - Using Respiratory Protection
• Section 04 - Types of Respiratory Protection
• Section 05 - Respirator Selection and Use
• Section 06 - Respirator Medical Evaluation
• Section 07 - Respirator Fit Testing
• Section 08 - Respirator Training Requirements
• Section 09 - Respirator Maintenance and Care
• Module 1 Exam

Module 2 - Using Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)

• Section 10 - Module Overview
• Section 11 - Medical Considerations for Wearing CPC
• Section 12 - Using Chemical Protective Clothing
• Section 13 - Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
• Section 14 - Chemical Protective Clothing Classifications
• Section 15 - Donning and Doffing CPC
• Section 16 - Inspection, Storage, and Maintenance of CPC
• Section 17 - Decontaminating and Cleaning CPC
• Module 2 Exam

Module 3 - Using Monitoring and Detection Devices

• Section 18 - Module Overview
• Section 19 - Preventing Sparks During Gas Detection
• Section 20 - Sensor Technology
• Section 21 - Types of Gas Detection Systems
• Section 22 - Using Colorimetric Tubes
• Section 23 - Using Combustible Gas Indicators
• Section 24 - FIDs and PIDs
• Section 25 - Other Detection Devices
• Module 3 Exam

Module 4 - Video Equipment Familiarization

• Section 26 - Module Overview
• Section 27 - Respiratory Video Section
• Section 28 - Level-A Video Section
• Section 29 - Level-B Video Section
• Section 30 - CPC Components and Accessories Video Section
• Section 31 - Monitoring and Detection Video Section
• Section 32 - Miscellaneous Tools and Equipment Video Section Section 33 - Decontamination
• Section 34 - 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade Summary and Conclusion