DOT Shipping Hazmat by Ground - Ops Online Course

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Course Code: HMT 218

$249

This course provides required DOT hazmat training for operations-level (ops) employees who perform basic hands-on job functions for ground shipments; handling materials, packaging, marking and labeling, loading, unloading, documenting and/or offering hazmat placards.

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This hazmat training will help satisfy US DOT's initial or recurrent training mandate for hazmat employees in 49 CFR 172.704.

US DOT requires all "hazmat employees" to be trained within 90 days of hire or job assigment. Hazmat training must be repeated at least every 3 years.

Learning Objectives & Training Topics

Key Learning Objectives

Help satisfy DOT hazmat employee training mandates at 49 CFR 172.704
Safely perform a full range of hazmat job functions in compliance with US DOT's 49 CFR hazmat regulations

Training Topics

49 CFR General and Security Awareness
Lion's 10 Steps for Hazmat Compliance
US DOT's packaging requirements for hazmat shippers
Marking and labeling hazmat packages
Loading, unloading, and segregation rules
Reporting hazmat incidents
Requirements for offering hazmat placards
Preparing US DOT shipping papers and manifests
Verifying carrier credentials

Resources Included with Training

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Digital Compliance Reference
Virtual tutorials and exercises
Digital flow charts and key info exhibits
Certification of Achievement (PDF)
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About The Online Training

Course code	HMT 218
Duration	7 hours
Access time	90 days
Certificate issued?	Yes

Training required by
US DOT (49 CFR 172.704)

CEUs and Certification Maintenance

CEUs awarded	0.70
ABIH CM Points	Up to 1.00
NEHA Contact Hours	8.00
REHS Contact Hours	8.00
Lion Membership	6 months

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Who takes this hazmat training?
This online training is ideal for hazmat employees with limited, hands-on job responsibilities that affect transportation safety.

We recommend more comprehensive hazmat training for personnel who read and interpret regulations, supervise hazmat employees, classify hazardous materials, select Proper Shipping Names, determine authorized packaging, or sign shipping papers/Manifests:

Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) Course

For a more comprehensive list of hazmat employee jobs, see the Hazmat Training FAQ linked below.

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