ELDT (Hazmat Endorsement) Theory Instruction Online Courses - Basic Introductory & Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements
An expansive library of online courses for drivers who need to complete entry-level driver training theory instruction requirements.
Product Code:67423These courses can be used to help satisfy the entry-level driver training (ELDT) theory instruction requirements that must be met to obtain a hazmat (H) endorsement. To satisfy the theory instruction requirements, these courses must be assigned and administered by a school or other entity listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR). Learn more about the ELDT requirements.
The 12 mandatory courses must be completed and the student must achieve an overall assessment score of at least 80 percent in order to help satisfy the theory requirements.
Mandatory Training Courses Include:
- Basic Introductory and Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements
- Reporting Hazardous Materials Crashes and Releases
- Tunnels and Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Requirements
- Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Materials on Passenger Vehicles
- Bulk Packages
- Operating Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Engine Fueling
- Tire Check
- Routes and Route Planning
- Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
Intended Audience: Drivers who are applying for the hazardous materials endorsement on their commercial driver's license (CDL)
Language: Available in English
Copyright Date: 2022
Regs Covered: 49 CFR 380 Appendix E
Topics Covered
Basic Introductory and Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements
Product Code: 67423
Course Length: 34 minutes
This course teaches drivers the basic competencies for transportation of hazmat, including: shipping paper requirements, marking, labeling, placarding, emergency response information, and shipper's responsibilities.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- List driver and shipper responsibilities for the preparation and transportation of hazardous materials
- Discuss the importance of the Hazardous Materials Table and the information the Table contains
- Describe the information contained in shipping papers and where to store shipping papers during the transportation of hazardous materials
- Explain the requirements for markings, labels, and placards
Reporting Hazardous Materials Crashes and Releases
Product Code: 67424
Course Length: 11 minutes
This course teaches drivers the proper procedures and contacts for the immediate notification related to certain hazmat incidents, including instruction in the proper completion and submission of hazmat incident reports.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Discuss when to report a hazmat incident via telephone, who to call, and what information to include
- Identify when and how to submit a written incident report to the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Tunnels and Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Requirements
Product Code: 67425
Course Length: 20 minutes
This course teaches drivers the proper operation of a hazmat vehicle at railroad-highway grade crossings and in vehicular tunnels.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Summarize when driving hazmat through tunnels is acceptable
- Explain when stopping at railroad tracks is required and the consequences of not adhering to regulations
- Identify various crossing signs and signals you may encounter
- Discuss procedures to safely stop at railroad tracks
- Describe appropriate actions to take in the event of a railroad-related emergency
Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials
Product Code: 67426
Course Length: 14 minutes
This course helps drivers understand proper loading and unloading procedures for hazardous material cargo.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Discuss general loading and unloading requirements
- Describe loading and unloading requirements for specific hazard classes
Hazardous Materials on Passenger Vehicles
Product Code: 67427
Course Length: 7 minutes
This course helps drivers understand the requirements of carrying hazardous materials that can and cannot be transported in passenger vehicles.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Describe the type of hazardous materials that are allowed on passenger vehicles
- Discuss where hazardous materials may be stored on passenger vehicles
- List hazardous materials that passenger vehicles must never transport
Bulk Packages
Product Code: 67428
Course Length: 9 minutes
This course helps drivers understand the requirements for transportation of cargo in cargo tanks, intermediate bulk containers, bulk cylinders, and portable tanks.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- List different types of bulk packages
- Describe a CMV's handling characteristics when transporting bulk packages
- Discuss actions you can take to prevent a vehicle rollover
Operating Emergency Equipment
Product Code: 67429
Course Length: 8 minutes
This course helps drivers understand the special precautions for fires, loading and unloading, operation of cargo tank motor vehicle equipment, and shut-off-shut-down equipment.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Describe how to use a fire extinguisher
- Discuss how to put out different types of vehicle fires
- Discuss how to safely perform loading and unloading operations on a cargo tank
Emergency Response Procedures
Product Code: 67430
Course Length: 9 minutes
This course helps drivers understand the proper procedures and best practices for handling an emergency response and post-response operations, including what to do in the event of an unintended release of a hazardous material.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Describe what information can be found in the Emergency Response Guidebook
- List action you should take if you are involved in a hazmat accident or incident
- Discuss post-response procedures
Engine Fueling
Product Code: 67441
Course Length: 7 minutes
This course helps drivers understand the procedures for fueling a vehicle that contains hazardous materials.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Explain how to properly fuel a vehicle containing hazardous materials
Tire Check
Product Code: 67442
Course Length: 12 minutes
This course helps drivers learn the proper procedures for checking your vehicle's tires.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Discuss how to perform a thorough tire check at the start of a trip and when you park your vehicle
- List conditions that warrant taking a tire out-of-service
Routes and Route Planning
Product Code: 67443
Course Length: 7 minutes
This course helps drivers properly plan a route when transporting hazardous materials (hazmat).
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Discuss areas which must be avoided when driving placarded hazardous materials
- List items which must be contained in a route plan
- Describe where to find a listing of all designated and restricted roads and preferred highway routes for the transportation of radioactive and non-radioactive hazardous materials
Hazardous Materials Safety Permits
Product Code: 67444
Course Length: 7 minutes
This course helps drivers understand the hazmat permitting process.
After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
- Recognize when a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit is required
- List the requirements needed to obtain a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit
- Discuss attendance and parking requirements when driving a vehicle loaded with placarded hazardous materials
Industry: Transportation
Compliance Topic: DOT and Driver Training, Cargo Securement, CSA Scores, Hours of Service, Vehicle/Equipment Compliance, Driver Management, Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance
Language: English