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

Gregory Thompson

Environmental, Health & Safety Regional Manager

The instructor did an excellent job presenting a very dry subject; keeping everyone interested and making it enjoyable.

Marc Bugg

Hazardous Waste Professional

Lion is at the top of the industry in compliance training. Course content and structure are updated frequently to make annual re-training enjoyable. I like that Lion has experts that I can contact for 1 year after the training.

Caroline Froning

Plant Chemist

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 kept the class engaged and made learning fun. There was a lot of information to cover but time flew by. I will definitely use Lion in the future!

Chelsea Minguela

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The course was very informative and presented in a way that was easily understood and remembered. I would recommend this course.

Jeffrey Tierno

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The instructor clearly enjoys his job and transmits that enthusiasm. He made a dry subject very interesting and fun.

Teresa Arellanes

EHS Manager

This is the best RCRA training I've experienced! I will be visiting Lion training again.

Cynthia L. Logsdon

Principal Environmental Engineer

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

Barry Cook

Hazmat Shipping Professional

The instructor created a great learning environment.

Avinash Thummadi

CAD & Environmental Manager

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