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10 Most Asked Hazmat Questions

We challenged Lion’s top instructors to answer the web’s most-searched questions about hazardous materials shipping compliance. Click play to see the 10 most common hazmat-related web searches and get the answers straight from the experts.

Part One

In this video, Flip answers the following top searches about shipping hazardous materials:

  1. Who needs hazmat training?
  2. Who provides hazmat placards for hazmat shipments?
  3. Who regulates hazardous materials in the US?
  4. When does hazmat training expire?
  5. Who needs a DOT hazardous materials security plan?


Part Two

In this video, Flip answers the following top searches about shipping hazardous materials

  1. What is required on hazmat shipping papers?
  2. What's the proper sequence for hazmat basic description?
  3. What is the hazmat shipping table (49 CFR 172.101)?
  4. Why is mascara hazmat?
  5. When is hazmat shipment considered "bulk" volume?


Join Flip and other experienced instructors for 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code training that's engaging, fun, and designed to simplify the job of managing hazardous materials compliance: Lion.com/Hazmat-Shipper-Training


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Barry Cook

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The online course was well thought out and organized, with good interaction between the student and the course.

Larry Ybarra

Material Release Agent

I chose Lion's online webinar because it is simple, effective, and easily accessible.

Jeremy Bost

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Much better than my previous class with another company. The Lion instructor made sense, kept me awake and made me laugh!

Marti Severs

Enterprise Safety Manager

The instructor was energetic and made learning fun compared to dry instructors from other training providers.

Andy D’Amato

International Trade Compliance Manager

The instructor had knowledge of regulations and understanding of real-world situations. The presentation style was engaging and fostered a positive atmosphere for information sharing.

Linda Arlen

Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer

The instructor was very engaging and helped less experienced people understand the concepts.

Steve Gall

Safety Leader

Lion does a great job summarizing and communicating complicated EH&S-related regulations.

Michele Irmen

Sr. Environmental Engineer

The price was reasonable, the time to complete the course was manageable, and the flexibility the online training allowed made it easy to complete.

Felicia Rutledge

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The course is well thought out and organized in a way that leads to a clearer understanding of the total training.

David Baily

Hazmat Shipping Professional

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