Hazmat Ground Shipper – Additional Rail Requirements

Key Learning Objectives

• Develop basic understanding of the hazmat-by-rail supply chain
• Properly prepare and offer hazmat by tank car, freight container, bulk or non-bulk package for transportation by rail in compliance with 49 CFR 
• Detail the unique restrictions for Class/Division 2, 2.1, 3, and 6.1 materials

Training Topics

• Understanding the rail supply chain
• Offering and accepting hazmat rail shipments
• Placarding requirements for hazmat rail cars
• Loading, unloading, and transloading rail tank cars
• Packaging hazmat for rail and handling leaking packages
• Shippers’ tank car inspection responsibilities
• New and developing rules for high-hazard flammable trains (HHFTs)
• Unique requirements and restrictions for Class 3, 2, 2.1, and 6.1 materials

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