Hazardous materials (hazmat) can be a risk to health, safety, and property when shipped. The Department of Transportation (DOT) decides what items are considered hazmat.

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) are a set of rules created by The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

Please note: 49 CFR 172.704(d) of the HMR requires each hazmat employer to create and retain a record certifying the current training of each hazmat employee. It is the responsibility of the hazmat employer to complete additional company-specific training in order to formally certify each learner. Trainers may use the J. J. Keller-issued certificate for compliance with the recordkeeping requirements in Section 172.704(d)(3). The trainer and the trainer’s company are considered the “person providing the training” in Section 172.704(d)(4). Because of this, trainers should maintain additional records documenting a description or copy of the additional company-specific training materials provided to each learner.

Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Parts 107-180 and 49 CFR Part 397
Intended Audience: All hazmat employees, in all industries, who are responsible for any aspect of shipping or transporting hazardous materials
Languages: English and Spanish

What's Covered

After viewing the 13 videos below, learners will have a better understanding of these important Hazmat topics:

General Awareness:

Describe what information on the hazmat table is needed to determine if a material is hazardous
Recognize the hazard classes and divisions on the hazmat table
Recognize examples of a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, elevated-temperature material, and limited quantity material
Identify the purpose of shipping papers, markings, labels, and placards

Hazmat Training: Safety:

Identify the emergency response information that needs to be provided for a hazmat shipment
Describe where the emergency response phone number needs to be located and how it needs to be monitored
Describe where the carrier’s contact information needs to be located and who needs to use it

Security Awareness:

Recognize the importance of hazmat security and potential security threats
Identify ways to reduce the risk of security threats
Identify suspicious behaviors
Describe how to report suspicious activity

Highway Transportation:

Explain what additional licensing and registration requirements are necessary before transporting hazmat
Decide what hazmat documentation is needed and where to store it during transport
Take precautions to keep your cargo safe and secure during transport
Discuss what you, the driver, will do in the event of a hazmat incident or accident

Labeling:

Explain labeling specifications and requirements
Identify hazmat labeling and describe what each label means

Lithium Batteries:

Determine proper shipping requirements for lithium batteries
Identify appropriate packaging for transport
Recognize which marking and labels are required
Explain when shipping papers must be completed

Loading, Unloading, and Load Segregation:

Apply loading and unloading requirements for safe hazmat handling
Navigate the segregation and compatibility tables to determine proper strategies for the storage and transportation of hazardous materials

Marking:

Explain marking specifications and requirements for both non-bulk and bulk packaging
Identify hazmat markings and describe what each marking means

Packaging:

Identify the manufacturer’s markings on a hazmat packaging and describe what each code means
Explain how to select appropriate hazmat packaging

Placarding:

Explain placarding specifications and requirements
Identify hazmat placarding and describe what each placard means

Reporting an Incident:

Explain when and how to report a hazmat incident via telephone
Identify when and how to submit a written incident report to PHMSA

Shipping Papers:

Explain the importance of shipping papers and how to fill them out
Identify shipping paper retention requirements

The Hazardous Materials Table:

Explain what the hazmat table is and why it is important in the hazmat transportation process
Navigate the hazmat table to verify information regarding hazardous materials

What’s Included with each Training Delivery Option

Same Great Content Available in 3 Options	Option 1: USB Only	Option 2: Digital Download Only	Option 3: USB + Digital Download
Main Video Program (Available in English & Spanish)
General Awareness (9 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Safety (9 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security Awareness (11 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Highway Transportation (18 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Labeling (13 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lithium Batteries (22 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Loading, Unloading, and Load Segregation (15 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Marking (20 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Packaging (13 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Placarding (18 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reporting an Incident (10 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Shipping Papers (15 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
The Hazardous Material Table (17 mins)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trainer Tools (Available in English & Spanish)
(13) Trainer Guide PDFs	Yes	Yes	Yes
(13) Customizable PowerPoint^® Presentations	Yes	Yes	Yes
(13) Quizzes & Answers	Yes	Yes	Yes
(13) Certificate of Completions	Yes	Yes	Yes
Various Handouts, Exercises, and more	Yes	Yes	Yes
Employee Packet
(1) Employee Workbook Additional copies available 68276	Yes		Yes
(1) Hazardous Materials Warning Label Chart	Yes		Yes
(1) Hazardous Materials Placard Chart	Yes		Yes
(1) Hazmat Marking Chart	Yes		Yes
(1) Hazmat Load & Segregation Chart	Yes		Yes

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