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Hazmat Transportation (HMT 130)
Driver's Awareness

This course provides general awareness training for hazmat drivers who need to meet their initial or re-training mandate. The U.S. DOT requires training in the hazardous materials regulations for any person involved in hazmat transportation per 49 CFR Part 172.704(a) and (c).

Students gain a better understanding of their regulatory responsibilities and how to keep their hazmat shipments safe. This course covers what activities are subject to DOT regulation, what materials are DOT "hazardous materials," and how they are regulated.

What You'll Learn:

Purpose and importance of the hazmat regulations
How to recognize a hazardous materials
Hazmat drivers qualifications
General concepts in accepting and loading a shipment
General rules for transporting hazardous materials
Paperwork issues
Issues in responding to spills, leaks, or incidents

Who Should Attend:

This training program provides hazmat training for anyone transporting hazardous materials. It is also beneficial for those managing hazmat drivers. Additional job-specific and hands-on training is recommended to provide complete hazmat employee training as required by the DOT.