Anyone who works in the handling and transportation of dangerous goods and hazardous materials must complete HAZMAT safety training. HAZMATs are substances that may pose a reasonable risk to health, property, or the environment.

Working with HAZMAT is inherently dangerous, and employees must understand how to ensure regulatory compliance for all shipments. The rules pertaining to the shipping of dangerous goods vary by country, mode of transport, and even the materials themselves. We offer a comprehensive selection of online certification courses for anyone involved in shipping dangerous goods and transporting hazardous materials.

International ocean shipping certification requires IMDG training. Polar code training applies to shipment involving the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Because of the risks dangerous goods pose to people, animals, and the environment, everyone who works with HAZMAT in any capacity needs to understand HAZMAT shipping requirements.

IMDG certification applies to dockworkers, longshoremen, freight forwarders, container packers, port employees, and other land-based ocean shipping professionals involved in transporting hazardous materials.

Ocean shipping certification also includes polar code training, which is specific to the hazards of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The polar code course is required for all masters, chief mates, and deck officers in charge of a navigational watch on board ships operating in polar waters.