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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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Convenient; I can train when I want, where I want.

Barry Cook

Hazmat Shipping Professional

Lion provided an excellent introduction to environmental regulations, making the transition to a new career as an EHS specialist less daunting of a task. Drinking from a fire hose when the flow of water is lessened, is much more enjoyable!

Stephanie Weathers

SHE Specialist

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

Excellent job. Made what is very dry material interesting. Thoroughly explained all topics in easy-to-understand terms.

David Hertvik

Vice President

Lion was very responsive to my initial questions and the website was user friendly.

Michael Britt

Supply Chain Director

Excellent course. Very interactive. Explanations are great whether you get the questions wrong or right.

Gregory Thompson

Environmental, Health & Safety Regional Manager

I think LION does an excellent job of any training they do. Materials provided are very useful to my day-to-day work activities.

Pamela Embody

EHS Specialist

My experience with Lion classes has always been good. Lion Technology always covers the EPA requirements I must follow.

Steven Erlandson

Environmental Coordinator

Very well structured, comprehensive, and comparable to live training seminars I've participated in previously. I will recommend the online course to other colleagues with training requirement needs.

Neil Luciano

EHS Manager

The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided pertinent information above and beyond the questions that were asked.

Johnny Barton

Logistics Coordinator

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