DOT Railroad HAZMAT Transportation

Online Training Certification Course

49 CFR 174

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This online certification course covers important concepts of shipping training, including specific requirements for handling, loading, and unloading hazardous materials shipped by rails. Railroad HAZMAT employees who complete online training will gain a comprehensive understanding of hazardous materials, their potential dangers, and the regulations that govern safe HAZMAT transportation.

Railroad transportation of hazardous materials is regarded as the safest method for moving large quantities of materials over long distances. To ensure the safety of cargo, communities, and the environment, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires specialized rail HAZMAT training for all employees involved in transporting hazardous materials by rail.

This course is for:
All HAZMAT employees of rail carriers, shippers, and tank car owners must complete safety training. This includes any employee who directly affects transportation safety of hazardous materials and dangerous goods.

Case Study: On Friday, June 19, 2009, a freight train traveling at 36 mph derailed at a rail grade crossing in Cherry Valley, Illinois. The train was comprised of two locomotives and 114 cars, 19 of which derailed. All of the derailed cars were tank cars carrying denatured fuel ethanol, a flammable liquid. Thirteen of the derailed cars proceeded to catch fire.

At the time of the derailment, several motor vehicles were stopped on either side of the grade crossing waiting for the train to pass. As a result of the fire, a passenger in one of the stopped cars was fatally injured, two passengers of the same car were seriously injured, and five occupants within other cars were injured. Two firefighters responding to the accident also received injuries. The release of ethanol and the resulting fire prompted an evacuation of about 600 residences within a half mile radius of the accident site. Monetary damages were estimated at $7.9 million.

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Governing Regulations

This safety training course satisfies the modal-specific training requirements found in 49 CFR 174 and Part 172, Subpart H, of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Part 174 of the Code of Federal Regulations is specific to hazmat transportation by rail. In addition to understanding general HAZMAT requirements, rail carriers and shippers must comply with additional regulations listed under Part 174, as well as adhere to tank car specifications within Part 179.

What You'll Learn

About This Course

Course Objectives

Introduction to DOT Railroad HAZMAT Transportation

Applicability

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)

Regulatory Agencies
Responsibilities
Training Requirements

Hazardous Materials Table (HMT)

Columns 1-10 of the HMT
Appendix A and B
How to Use the HMT
Hazard Classes

General Requirements

Inspecting Shipments
Expedited Movements
Hazardous Material Disposition
Delivery at Non-Agency Stations
Delivery at Agency Stations
Exceptions for Railroad's Hazardous Materials

General Operating Requirements

Shipping Papers
Notice to Train Crews
Nonconforming or Leaking Packages

Handling and Loading Requirements

Marking and Placarding of Rail Cars
Flatcars
Tank Cars
Segregation Table
Table Legend
Compatibility Table

Handling of Placarded Rail Cars, Transport Vehicles, Freight Containers, and Bulk Packaging

Switching Operations
Position in Train
Maximum Allowable Operating Speed
Placarding Group Table Key

Class 1 - Explosive Materials

Loading Class 1 - Explosive Materials
Forbidden Mixed Loading and Storage
Damaged or Astray Shipments
Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosive Materials
Car Certification
Routing Shipments
"Order-Notify" or "C.O.D." Shipments
Record of Change of Seals
Car Magazine
Loading Division 1.2 and 1.3 Explosive Materials
Loading Division 1.4 Explosive Materials

Class 2 - Gases and Class 3 - Flammable Liquids

Class 2 and Class 3 Special Handling Requirements
Class 2 - Gases - Material Cylinders
Class 3 - Flammable Liquid in Tank Cars and Materials Extremely Poisonous by Inhalation
Class 2 - Gases - Tank Delivery
Class 2 - Gases - Extremely Poisonous by Inhalation Involving the DOD
High-Hazard Flammable Trains

Class 6 - Poisonous Materials and Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

Division 6.1 Poisonous Materials
Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

49 CFR Part 179 - Specifications for Tank Car

179 Subparts A and B
179 Subparts C and D
179 Subparts E and F

Incident Reporting and Security

AAR Security Plan

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

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.

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.

Rail HAZMAT training must be repeated at least once every three years based on DOT HAZMAT shipping regulations.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.