The DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training (DOT HMR-181) course offers a comprehensive introduction to the United States Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), detailed in 49 CFR Parts 171-180. This DOT Hazmat training program fulfills both general awareness and security awareness training requirements mandated by the HMR.
The course is designed specifically for hazmat employers and employees involved in transporting hazardous materials. This includes personnel responsible for preparing, packaging, loading, and unloading cargo for shipment.
To ensure everyone stays up-to-date with regulations, hazmat employees require recurrent training at least every three years. For those transporting hazardous materials by air, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates refresher training every two years. This DOT Hazmat training course is a valuable tool to satisfy both initial and refresher training requirements.
This DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training course equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the world of hazardous materials transport with confidence. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Grasp the purpose and scope of the HMR (Hazardous Materials Regulations), ensuring you understand when and how they apply.
- Classify different types of hazardous materials and recognize the associated basic hazard classes and divisions.
- Become proficient in using the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) to interpret its critical information for safe handling and transport.
- Learn the essential information required to prepare accurate shipping papers for hazardous materials and hazardous waste manifests.
- Understand the requirements for proper marking, labeling, and placarding of hazardous materials shipments, ensuring clear communication of potential risks.
- Learn how to spot potential security threats during hazardous materials transportation and understand basic response protocols.