Hazmat Essentials: Hazmat Security Training & DOT Compliance

US DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) aim to prevent accidents involving hazardous materials in transportation. The DOT/PHMSA hazmat regulations include several "hazmat security" requirements to protect shipments of hazmat materials (and especially the most consequential shipments) from malicious misuse, sabotage, and diversion by terrorists or others who with to harm others via violence involving hazardous materials.

This new Hazmat Essentials video covers:

• Hazmat security threats and recent attacks.
• What is hazmat security awareness?
• Who needs security awareness training per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(4)?
• Hazmat security planning basic requirements.
• Why DOT mandates hazmat security plans for some shippers/carriers.
• What is "in-depth security training"?
• Who needs in-depth security training per 49 CFR 172.704(a)(5)?

Video: Hazmat Security Training and Planning

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