DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function Specific
Online Training Certification Course
49 CFR 172
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Every worker employed in an industry that involves the preparation or transportation of hazardous materials needs to receive DOT general awareness training. This DOT HAZMAT online certification course focuses on the proper handling and transport of identified hazardous materials to ensure that shipments follow governing regulations.
Working with HAZMAT material is hazardous by definition, and employees must use both extreme caution and HAZMAT security awareness. Regulations developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) govern the training requirements for anyone who performs work functions as described in 49 CFR Part 172. Hazardous materials DOT shipping training ensures that workers are familiar with the wide variety of hazardous materials regulated by the DOT.
The DOT requires all HAZMAT employees to complete DOT HAZMAT awareness and shipping training in three key areas: general awareness, function-specific, and safety and security. This online training course highlights all three training areas to help you achieve a general awareness of the hazards and safety measures involved in the handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials training provides HAZMAT employees with general HAZMAT awareness, as well as the regulations for transporting hazardous materials by road, air, rail, and vessel.
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According to DOT HAZMAT regulations, anyone involved in the packaging, marking, labeling, and transporting of hazardous materials must be familiar with proper handling and safeguarding as prescribed in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Case Study: On July 1, 2009, a cargo tank truck carrying 2,999 gallons of gasoline was hit by an automobile. The automobile driver failed to obey a stop sign and collided with the truck. Two of the truck's loading lines were ruptured, releasing approximately 13 gallons of gasoline onto the automobile, which was wedged under the truck. The post-crash fire consumed the automobile, killed the automobile driver, and damaged the cargo tank truck. The self-closing stop valve on the cargo tank functioned properly, and the 2,999 gallons of fuel still contained in the compartment prior to the accident were safely offloaded after the fire was extinguished. The incident report and subsequent investigation resulted in a recommendation to the PHMSA to prohibit flammable liquids from being transported in unprotected external piping "wet lines" on cargo tank trucks. Although the recommendation did not make it into the HMR, PHMSA is conducting a review of incident reports to determine whether changes to the HMR are necessary.
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Governing Regulations
The DOT develops and issues the Hazardous Materials Regulations, which are found in 49 CFR 171-185.
What You'll Learn
- About This Course
- Course Objectives
- Introduction to DOT HAZMAT General Awareness and Security Training
- Applicability
- Incidents and Statistics
- Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
- Regulatory Agencies
- Legal
- Penalties
- Responsibilities
- How to Use the HMR
- Training
- Training Topics
- Training Requirements
- Training Programs
- Training Records
- Hazardous Materials Table (HMT)
- Columns of the HMT
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- How to Use the HMT
- Hazard Classes - Class 1 Explosives
- Division 1.1
- Division 1.2
- Division 1.3
- Division 1.4
- Division 1.5
- Division 1.6
- Hazard Classes - Class 2 Gases
- Division 2.1 - Flammable gas
- Division 2.2 - Non-flammable, non-poisonous, compressed gas
- Division 2.3 - Poisonous gas
- Hazard Classes - Class 3 Flammable Liquids
- Flammable liquids
- Combustible liquids
- Hazard Classes - Class 4 Flammable Solids
- Division 4.1 - Flammable solids
- Division 4.2 - Spontaneous combustible material
- Division 4.3 - Dangerous when wet material
- Hazard Classes - Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Division 5.1 - Oxidizers
- Division 5.2 - Organic peroxides
- Hazard Classes - Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Division 6.1 - Poisonous/toxic materials
- Division 6.2 - Infectious substances
- Hazard Classes - Class 7 Radioactive Material
- Hazard Classes - Class 8 Corrosives
- Hazard Classes - Class 9 Miscellaneous
- Hazard Classes - ORM-D
- Hazard Classes - Materials of Trade
- Packaging
- Packaging Responsibilities
- Package Inspections
- Determining Appropriate Packaging
- Types of Packagings
- UN Standard Packaging Marking
- Bulk Packaging
- Non-Bulk Packaging
- General Packing Requirements
- Exceptions - Limited and Small Quantities
- Exceptions - Agricultural Products
- Exceptions - MOT
- Exceptions - Lab Packs
- Damaged or Leaking Packages
- Overpacks
- DOD Packaging and Special Permits
- Reusable Packaging
- Marking, Labeling, and Placarding
- Markings
- Non-Bulk Markings
- Limited Quantities
- Bulk Markings
- Radioactive Material Markings
- Content-Specific Markings
- Labeling
- Exceptions
- Radioactive Materials
- Mixed and Consolidated Packagings
- Label Specifications
- Placarding
- Exceptions
- Prohibited Placarding
- Placarding Tables
- Dangerous Placard
- Placarding Subsidiary Hazards
- Placard Exceptions
- Placard Specifications
- Shipping Papers
- Shipping Paper Exceptions
- Preparation of Shipping Papers
- Basic Description
- Additional Information
- Emergency Response Information
- Certification
- Retention
- Incident Reporting
- Telephone Notification
- Written Reports
- Lithium Batteries
- Lithium Battery Classification
- Packaging
- Exceptions for Small Lithium Cells or Batteries
- Packaging, Labeling, and Markings
- Air Transportation of Lithium Cells and Batteries
- Additional Exceptions
- Security Awareness
- Security Plans
- Security Plan Requirements
- Security Plan Elements
- Security Training
- Potential Targets
- Potential Threats
- En Route Security
- Security Assessment
- Personnel Security
- Employee Background Checks
- Unauthorized Access
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 3 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.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
Per the training requirements found in 49 CFR 171.704, initial safety training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment or a change in job function. Retraining is required every three years.
Each student will receive 0.3 CEUs (or 3 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
Darrell P
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIt been great to learning about hazardous materials and how to ship them.
Robinson F
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis course has been very helpful for me. Thank you!
Juan N
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificAwesome Class
Leanne L
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI was nervous at first, but the course was similar to courses I have taken in the Fire Service. So, it was less stressful.
George M
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe course was very informative. The platform was quite easy to use and made the information a lot more absorbable because of the ability to read it and hear it at the same time.
Hunter F
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificMy Experience was good while taking this course.
Kristi S
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI have always preferred CTO over other online companies. Your material is straight forward, easy to understand and comprehend, and convenient for those who may have to leave and come back to the material a few different times. My only recommendation would be for those who are renewing their certificates - do not time them. This is my 4th renewal and sections that I am very familiar with I didn't need to wait for the clock to run down. I do understand for CTE purposes it needs to be timed, but it would be nice to have the option. :)
Francisco S
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificEl curso es demasiado completo, realmente estoy muy satisfecho con lo aprendido y espero mas adelante poder contar con esta plataforma de ser necesario una actualizacion de mi licencia o certificacion, gracias
Marcos B
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificVery useful knowledge in the HAZMAT shipping Dept, thank you.
Nathan C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGood, consolidated course. In line with IMO and IATA courses previously taken. Pertinent information for ground transportation given.
James K
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGreat Course
Rico C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificMy experience was educational & very pleasant.
James C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI thought this was mor imformative than taking the class.
Deklan W
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function Specificgood learning process loved alot of pictures could use more though.
Laura C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificMe encanto, me siento lista para manejar mercancias peligrosas
Alexander P
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe course was good! Very much liked the ADHD accessibility option.
Dillon H
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificWOW! Blown away~! Can't wait to take this again in a few years! Huzzah!
Oswald W
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe Course was very informative and took me through every section of the book with examples and real life events of accidents caused due to dangerous goods.
Scott C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI enjoyed this training and the content.
Keith L
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIn-Depth course and exam.
Matthew C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis course was great, very thorough and a challenge!!!
Noli C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function Specificjust listen in audio carefully and you can answer it right
Prakit C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI have learned a lot about hazmat and how it’s regulated, how to handle, transport and safety procedures, this has been an amazing course to me , I have lot more knowledge now and that will surely help me .
So H
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIt's a really informative class, the learning experience is good, love the self check sessions in between so that I can review the previous session.
Angel R
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe DOT HAZMAT Training Course was very detailed and easy to follow. The amount of material provided gives you a better understanding of the guidelines and restrictions on the transportation of hazardous goods. Thank you!
Scott T
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGreat course for online. plenty of information and well designed. Great that it also had audio would have fell asleep if I had to read it all.
Emilio N
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIt was a great course.
Janna W
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis course was very thorough and well done. I like the self check questions at the end of each section so that I could tell if I should go back and review that section again.
Ramon C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe training was well explained.
Patti C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificA very good class! Important items highlighted and easily understood!
Tommy G
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe information was well put together to ease understanding while providing as much information possible.
Griffin Y
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe training system was very thorough. I wish I would have been taking notes along the way for my own records. Being able to review the exam helped me understand what areas I need to go over again to ensure I retain the information.
Allen A
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIt was very informative and up to date on everything.
Jared S
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI thought this Course was very informative and well thought out. Slides were easy to follow and being able to come back and pick up where I left off was an appreciated feature.
Ana G
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGreat course, very interesting to learn while we are in operation activities
Antwan G
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificVery specific and detailed information.
Cheryl B
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis course was very insightful about what everyone must do when handling, transporting, using materials that could harm another human, wildlife etc. and helps us to understand what great lengths are put into place for those people handling hazardous materials every day.
Leo H
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificSimple to operate.
Andrew G
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function Specificvery informative course. a lot of very useful information
Ann B
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificAlways a good review. It seems something new jumps out each time I take the course.
Christian K
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGood experience learned a lot.
Matthew J
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI like that the information was presented in a straightforward and condensed manner
Jayden S
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI thought it was a very informative course. I would recommend to thoroughly read each slide until you fully understand what's being taught, then go to the next lesson.
Lisa K
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGood course. Some slides could benefit from more applicable images to support the material discussed on those particular slides.
Nicholas B
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificInformative and well organized, but would have appreciated a print out or PDF of all the information gathered to review for future reference.
Laura C
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGreat Class!
Alexander L
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificVery insightful course!
Erin S
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Victoria L
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis was my first time and it was a very good experience!
Lutraily P
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function Specificit was a long but informative experience.
Jared S
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIt was very long but full of useful information. The self assessments really did help.
Dustin H
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGreat course!
Rosalind M
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Amanda L
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Lisa H
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Justen D
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI think the course was great lots of information to retain but taking notes is essential.
Shatara M
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Catherine B
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis was a very informative training and the quiz asked great questions.
Tony P
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificVery Imformative, Good To Know
Maria B
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificVery good class this was my first time and i enjoyed it very much , i am very busy at work and i liked that i could stop and go back to it Thank you
Wayne G
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe training material is comprehensive and thorough. I covers ever aspect of what one needs to know to stay in compliance with DOT hazardous waste identification, packaging, shipping, security, etc.
Bruce G
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificI really enjoyed the course. It was very thorough and knowledgeable and offered great resources.
Yi J
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificGood and easy to understand. Helps clarify and give knowledge to Hazmat.
Crystal T
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificMy experience is great!!!!!
Johnathan P
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificInteresante
Jonathan H
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThe class was very thorough, and appeared to cover the important aspects of HAZMAT regulations.
Keenan J
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificVery informative and great format. Thank you.
Ibrahim Y
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificWell ,there is a lot of information to keep in your mind therefore in the future you may forget what you've learned today so it is good to know that I can access resources to remember anything I forgot. However, overall I had a good experience and I believe I'm more knowledgeable now, thanks...
Christopher W
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificThis was a good way of sharpening my skills in HAZMAT training.
Kevin T
DOT HAZMAT Awareness, Security & Function SpecificIt was a good class. The exam questions were difficult but also fair.
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