Objectives

The objectives of the DOT Hazmat General Awareness/Function Specific course are to meet the Federal Department of Transportation training requirements of 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1) as well as some basic requirements for 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2)(i).

Per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(i)

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.

Per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2)(i)

Function-specific training. (i) Each hazmat employee must be provided function-specific training on the requirements of this subchapter, or exemptions or special permits issued under subchapter A of this chapter, that are specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.

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 - Course Introduction

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - Introduction to DOT Hazmat Training
• Section 3 - How to Use the HMR
• Section 4 - Hazardous Materials
• Module 1 Exam

Module 2 - Hazard Classes and Divisions

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - Explosives Section 3 - Compressed Gases
• Section 4 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Section 5 - Flammable Solids
• Section 6 - Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
• Section 7 - Toxic Materials
• Section 8 - Radioactive Materials
• Section 9 - Corrosive Materials
• Section 10 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
• Section 11 - Other Regulated Materials
• Module 2 Exam

Module 3 - The Hazardous Materials Table

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - What is the HMT?
• Section 3 - Symbols
• Section 4 - Proper Shipping Names and Descriptions
• Section 5 - Hazard Class or Division
• Section 6 - ID Numbers and Packing Groups
• Section 7 - Label Codes and Special Provisions
• Section 8 - Packaging Requirements, Quantity Limitations, and Vessel Stowage
• Section 9 - Appendices A and B
• Module 3 Exam

Module 4 - Shipping Papers

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - Shipping Papers
• Section 3 - Completing Shipping Papers, Steps 1 - 3
• Section 4 - Exemptions and Special Permits
• Section 5 - Requirements by Mode of Transportation
• Section 6 - Technical Names, Exceptions, and Additional Information
• Section 7 - Hazardous Substances and Radioactive Materials
• Section 8 - Shipper's Certification
• Section 9 - General Formatting and Emergency Response
• Module 4 Exam

Module 5 - Marking

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - General Marking Requirements
• Section 3 - Non-bulk Packaging
• Section 4 - Bulk Packaging
• Section 5 - Identification Numbers
• Section 6 - Markings by Hazmat Type
• Section 7 - Markings by Bulk Packaging Type
• Module 5 Exam

Module 6 - Labeling

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - General Labeling Requirements
• Section 3 - Additional Labeling Requirements
• Section 4 - Labels by Class
• Section 5 - Label Specifications
• Section 6 - Label Placement
• Section 7 - Labeling Exceptions
• Section 8 - Radioactive Materials
• Module 6 Exam

Module 7 - Placarding

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - General Placarding Rules
• Section 3 - Placard Types
• Section 4 - Placard Specifications
• Section 5 - Placarding Tables 1 and 2
• Section 6 - Subsidiary Hazard Placarding
• Section 7 - Mode of Transportation Placarding
• Module 7 Exam

Module 8 - Packaging

• Section 1 - Module Overview
• Section 2 - General Packaging Requirements
• Section 3 - Air Shipments
• Section 4 - Packaging Exceptions
• Section 5 - Leaking or Damaged Packages, Hazardous Waste, and Overpacks
• Section 6 - Department of Defense Packaging
• Module 8 Exam

Module 9 - Security Awareness

• Section 1 - Security Awareness
• Module 9 Exam