Function Specific Training: Security Awareness
Designed for hazmat employers and employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials — manufacturers, shippers, carriers, and others.
Course Overview
This DOT Hazmat Function Specific — Security Awareness course satisfies the security awareness training requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). It provides learners with clear information about security risks associated with hazardous materials transportation and practical methods to enhance transportation security.
Who should take this course?
- Hazmat employees (shippers, carriers, handlers)
- Manufacturing and packaging staff involved in hazardous materials
- Security personnel assigned to hazmat shipments
- Supervisors responsible for hazmat compliance
Learning Objectives
- Explain the security risks associated with hazardous materials transportation.
- Recognize suspicious activity and indicators of tampering, theft, or diversion.
- Identify company-specific security procedures that reduce risk during transport.
- Describe reporting procedures for security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Understand how this function-specific training builds on general awareness training.
Course Outline
- Introduction & Regulatory Background (HMR overview)
- Security Risks in Hazardous Materials Transportation
- Recognizing Suspicious Behavior and Indicators
- Security Best Practices for Shippers, Carriers, and Handlers
- Company Security Procedures & Access Controls
- Incident Reporting and Response
- Assessment and Certification
Prerequisites
Learners are expected to have completed DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training or possess equivalent baseline knowledge of hazardous materials transportation.
Format & Duration
- Format
- SCORM-compliant eLearning (LMS delivery) + downloadable certificate
- Approx. Duration
- 60–90 minutes (self-paced)
- Assessment
- Final knowledge check (pass required for certificate)
Compliance Statement
This course meets the DOT HMR security awareness requirements for function specific training when delivered and documented according to agency guidance. Employers should maintain training records and certificates to demonstrate compliance.
This DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Security Awareness equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the crucial world of security during hazardous materials 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 security practices comply with federal guidelines.
- Become familiar with the training mandates for employees working at facilities that require a security plan, ensuring everyone involved is aware of their security responsibilities.
- Grasp the three core considerations that must be addressed in any security plan, forming the foundation for a robust security program.
- Understand the Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework (RMSEF) as a valuable tool for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential security risks associated with hazardous materials transport.
- Learn how technology and communication systems can be leveraged to enhance the security of hazardous materials throughout their journey, promoting safe and compliant transport.