Objective

Upon completion of the course, the delegate will be able to:
-Identify the proper shipping methods for hazardous materials in air, water, and land
-Recognize the information needed on shipping papers for various types of hazardous material
-Utilize the proper labeling, marking, and placarding required for hazardous waste transportation
-Develop information gathering techniques needed for required incident reporting and emergency notification
-Show understanding of the documentation of shipping papers

Target Group

Candidates involved in the transportation of hazardous materials.

Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Examination

The delegate will be required to attain a minimum score of 70% on a written assessment.

Course Contents

The topics covered during this training are:
-Classification of Hazardous Materials
-Hazardous Material Table
-Packaging
-Marking
-Labeling
-Shipping Papers
-Vehicle Loading and Unloading
-Safety and Emergency Response
-Pacarding
-Exceptions and Exemptions
-Motor Carrier Responsibilities
-HAZMAT Security Awareness