DOT Hazmat Transportation – Carrier Requirements (Rail)
49 CFR 174 training – Carriage by Rail
The movement of hazardous materials throughout the railroad industry provides an excellent example of the dynamic interrelationship between shippers, carriers, freight car builders, maintenance and repair companies, and Federal, State, and Tribal governments.
According to 49 CFR 174.3 No person may accept for transportation or transport by rail any shipment of hazardous material that is not in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter.
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Governing regulations.
This online DOT Hazmat Transportation Carrier Requirements (Rail) course satisfies the modal–specific training requirements found in 49 CFR 174 and Part 172, Subpart H of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Who must take this course?
All Hazmat employees of rail carriers, rail shippers, and rail tank car owners. A "Hazmat employee" is anyone who, during the course of employment, directly affects hazardous materials and dangerous goods transportation safety.
How long does it take?
It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
How soon is the certificate of completion issued?
Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a printable DOT Hazmat Transportation – Carrier Requirements (Rail) training certificate and wallet card.
Continuing education credits?
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs from Compliance Training Online™ for completing this course.
Course format.
Our DOT Hazmat Transportation – Carrier Requirements (Rail) Training course consists of content, graphics, audio, and a final exam.
Course synopsis.
This modal–specific online course is based on 49 CFR Part 174 and presents the DOT requirements for transporting hazardous materials by rail. The discussion will center on general operating requirements, handling and loading requirements, segregation of hazardous materials, and the positioning of placarded cars in the train.
Course topics.
Specific topics covered in this course include:
- general operating requirements for DOT and the general railroad industry along with the exceptions for the transportation of hazardous materials by rail,
- the information found in the Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials for rail transport,
- documentation needed for rail cars within a train containing hazardous materials,
- proper positioning of placarded cars in a train using the Placard Group Table,
- rail industry restrictions as they relate to the transportation of hazardous materials, to include speeds, routes, and inspections,
- identify incident/accident reporting requirements.
How often is retraining or recertification required?
According to the DOT, Each hazardous materials employee must be periodically retrained at least every three years.
Additional related courses you may wish to purchase.
Other related Compliance Training Online™ courses (see our complete list of courses) include:
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
- IMDG Code
- DOT Hazmat General & Security Awareness
- Modal–specific
- DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements (Air)
- DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements (Highway)
- DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements (Water)
