Function Specific Training: The Hazmat Table (HMT)
In-depth HMT training for hazmat employers and employees responsible for regulatory compliance and safe transport of hazardous materials.
Course Overview
The DOT Hazmat Function Specific — The Hazmat Table (HMT) course provides an in-depth look at the Hazardous Materials Table, the central reference for complying with the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The HMT identifies requirements for identification, packaging, labeling, marking, placarding, and other mode-specific requirements.
Who should take this course?
- Regulatory compliance staff and safety officers
- Shippers preparing hazardous materials for transport
- Packaging and labeling personnel who reference the HMT
- Supervisors and trainers responsible for hazmat procedures
Learning Objectives
- Interpret and apply HMT entries to identify shipping requirements.
- Understand column entries such as proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, packing group, label/placard requirements, and special provisions.
- Determine mode-specific requirements and exceptions for various transport modes.
- Use the HMT to select appropriate packaging, labeling, marking, and placarding for shipments.
- Maintain records and documentation required by the HMR using HMT guidance.
Course Outline
- Introduction to the HMT & regulatory context (HMR)
- Detailed review of HMT columns and entries
- Interpreting special provisions and exceptions
- Mode-specific considerations (air, vessel, rail, highway)
- Practical exercises: reading HMT entries and completing shipping descriptions
- Assessment and certification
Prerequisites
Learners should have completed DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training or have equivalent hazmat basics prior to this function-specific module.
Format & Duration
- Format
- SCORM-compliant eLearning (LMS delivery) with downloadable certificate and job-aids
- Approx. Duration
- 90–120 minutes (self-paced, includes in-depth exercises)
- Assessment
- Knowledge check and practical HMT interpretation exercises (certificate upon successful completion)
Why HMT Training Matters
The HMT is the regulatory foundation for most compliance decisions within the HMR. Accurate interpretation prevents shipping errors, reduces non-compliance risk, and ensures safe handling and emergency response.
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This course equips you with the in-depth knowledge to navigate the intricacies of the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the purpose and applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), the governing body for safe hazmat transport.
- Grasp the critical role of the HMT for various audiences involved in hazardous materials transportation.
- Develop the skills to identify and interpret the information found in each column (1-10) of the HMT, ensuring accurate classification and handling of hazardous materials.
- Clearly define materials classified as both hazardous substances and marine pollutants, understanding the associated risks and regulations.
- Leverage Appendices A and B of 49 CFR Section 172.101 to confidently select and prepare compliant packages for transporting hazardous materials.