The DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Placarding is designed for anyone involved in the crucial task of identifying, applying, and replacing placards on hazardous materials shipments. This course caters specifically to hazmat employers and employees who play a role in this process.
Building upon the foundation established in the DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training, this function-specific training delves deeper into the intricacies of placarding requirements. Learners will gain the skills to confidently select and apply the appropriate placards for specific classes of hazardous materials. The course also explores any exceptions to these requirements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of proper placarding procedures.
This DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Placarding equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the world of placarding hazardous materials for safe and compliant transport. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Gain a solid understanding of the purpose and applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), ensuring your placarding practices comply with federal guidelines.
- Become proficient in the general placarding requirements outlined in the HMR, laying the foundation for accurate application.
- Grasp the requirements for affixing both primary and subsidiary hazard placards to shipments, clearly communicating the full range of potential risks.
- Understand the special placarding provisions that apply specifically to highway and rail transport of hazardous materials.
- Develop the ability to recognize placards used for different hazard classes and divisions, enabling you to accurately identify potential hazards.