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HazMat Transportation Suite (US) (IACET CEU=0.4)

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, over 800,000 shipments of hazardous materials are transported daily in the United States alone.The "HAZMAT Transportation Suite (US)" course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. This online course covers essential topics such as the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), shipping papers, packaging requirements, marking, and security awareness. By completing this training, participants will earn a HAZMAT transportation certificate and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and compliantly transport hazardous materials, ensuring the protection of people, property, and the environment.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT): Learn how to use the HMT to identify proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, and special provisions.
Complete Shipping Papers: Understand the information required on shipping papers and how to complete them accurately.
Packaging Requirements: Learn the requirements for packaging hazardous materials, including general and specific criteria for different modes of transportation.
Marking and Labeling: Understand the marking requirements for hazardous materials packaging to ensure clear identification during transport.

Security Awareness: Gain knowledge on security plans, potential threats, and how to protect hazardous materials from being used in terrorist activities.
Carrier Requirements: Learn the regulations for transporting hazardous materials by highway and water, including inspection, stowing, and segregation requirements.
Emergency Procedures: Know what to do in the event of an accident or hazardous materials incident, including proper reporting and safety measures.

Course Outline

HazMat Transportation - Part 1 - The Hazardous Materials Table (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
4. HMT
2. Columns 1 and 2
1. Proper Shipping Names
2. Proper Shipping Name Modifications
3. Qualifying Words
4. Symbols
3. Columns 3 to 5
1. Hazard Class or Division
2. Identification Number
3. Packing Group

4. Columns 6 to 10
1. Label Codes
2. Special Provisions
3. Packaging
4. Quantity Limitations
5. Vessel Stowage
5. Appendices
1. 172.101, Appendix A
2. Marine Pollutants
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 2 - Shipping Papers (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Shipping Papers Information
1. What Are Shipping Papers?
2. Shipping Paper Exceptions
3. Completing Shipping Papers
3. Shipping and Basic Description
1. Shipping Description
2. Basic Description
3. Basic Description Modifications

4. Additional Description
1. Additional Description Requirements
2. Description Requirements by Mode of Transport
3. Additional Entries
5. Certification and Manifest
1. Emergency Response Number
2. Shipper's Certification
3. Shipper Certification Exceptions
4. Hazardous Waste Manifest
6. Summary
1. Summary

HazMat Transportation - Part 3 - Packaging (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Terminology and Responsibilities
1. Terminology
2. Responsibilities
3. Using the HMT
1. Packaging Requirements
2. Exceptions and Special Provisions
3. Limited and Small Quantity Exceptions
4. Specific Requirements
1. UN Standard Packaging
2. Package Requirements
3. Air Shipments
4. Liquid Hazardous Materials
5. Overpacks
6. Special Permits
7. Forbidden Materials

5. Special Packaging
1. Leaking or Damaged Packages
2. DOD Packaging
3. Reusable Packaging
4. Empty Packaging
5. Agricultural Products Exception
6. Exceptions
1. Materials of Trade Exception
2. Lab Pack Exception
7. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 4 - Marking (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Bulk and Non-bulk Packaging
1. Marking Non-bulk Packaging
2. Marking Bulk Packaging
3. Identification Number Marking
4. Special Provisions for Identification Number Markings
5. Additional Bulk Packaging Marking Requirements
3. General Marking Requirements
1. General Marking Requirements
2. Liquid Hazardous Materials
3. Limited Quantities
4. ORM-D Designation

4. Hazardous Materials
1. Hazardous Substances
2. Marine Pollutants
3. Infectious Substances
4. Elevated-Temperature Materials
5. Marking Certain Hazard Classes
5. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 5 - Labeling and Placarding (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Labeling and Placarding Requirements
1. Providing and Affixing Placards
2. Labeling and Placarding Requirements
3. Exceptions
4. Prohibitions
5. Specifications
6. Modifications
7. Labeling and Placarding Tables
3. Labels
1. Labeling Subsidiary Hazards
2. Labeling Hazardous Materials
3. Radioactive Labels

4. Placards
1. Placarding Tables
2. Placarding Hazardous Materials
3. Placarding Subsidiary Hazards
4. Table 2 Exceptions
5. DANGEROUS Placard
6. Placarding Empty Bulk Packaging
5. Special Provisions and Exceptions
1. Freight Containers and Aircraft Unit Load Devices
2. Special Rail Provisions
3. Placarding Exceptions
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 6a - Carrier Requirements - Highway (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. General Requirements
1. HAZMAT Requirements
2. Owner-Operator Training
3. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
4. Shipping Papers
5. Shipping Paper Accessibility
3. Loading and Unloading
1. General Loading and Unloading Requirements
2. Loading and Unloading Tanks
3. Special Loading and Unloading Requirements

4. Segregation Requirements
1. Special Requirements for Radioactive Materials
2. Segregation Table
3. Segregation Table Examples
5. Special Situations
1. Emergency Situations
2. Passenger Carrying Vehicles
3. Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 6b - Carrier Requirements - Air (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Regulations and Responsibilities
1. Training Requirements
2. Air Carrier Requirements
3. International HAZMAT Regulations
4. Shipper and Carrier Responsibilities
3. Subpart A Requirements
1. Subpart ‘A’ of Air Carrier Requirements
2. Safe Operation of Aircraft
3. Specialized Air Operations
4. Personal Use Materials
5. Notification of HAZMAT Restrictions
6. Packaging Requirements
7. Additional Packaging Requirements
8. Overpacks
9. Shipping Papers and Notification of PIC
10. Receiving and Maintaining Shipping Papers
11. Reporting Discrepancies
4. Subpart B Requirements
1. Subpart ‘B’ of Air Carrier Requirements
2. Quantity Limitations: Cargo Aircraft
3. HAZMAT Stowage
4. Segregation

5. Subpart C Requirements
1. Subpart ‘C’ of Air Carrier Requirements
6. Reporting Incidents
1. Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
7. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 6c - Carrier Requirements - Rail (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Transporting HAZMAT
1. HAZMAT Documentation
2. Inspection
3. Leaking HAZMAT Packages
4. Expediting and Removing HAZMAT Shipments
3. Handling and Loading HAZMAT
1. General Handling and Loading Requirements
2. Unloading Tank Cars

4. Segregation and Car Positioning
1. Segregation
2. Markings and Placards
3. Switching Rail Cars
4. Placarded Rail Car Position
5. Additional Placement Restrictions
5. Industry Rules and Reporting Incidents
1. Key Trains and Key Routes
2. Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 6d - Carrier Requirements - Water (IMDG) (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. IMDG
1. IMDG
3. HAZMAT Responsibilities
1. HAZMAT Responsibilities
2. Shipping Documentation
3. Vessel Preparation
4. Stowage
1. Supervision
2. Stowage Locations
3. Stowage Requirements
4. General Segregation of Hazardous Materials
5. Segregation Restrictions
6. Additional Segregation Tables
5. Special Requirements
1. Special Requirements
2. Detailed Requirements

6. Explosives
1. Class 1 Explosives
2. Stowage of Explosives
3. Explosives Permitted on Passenger Vessels
7. Inspections
1. Inspections
8. Emergencies and Repairs
1. Emergency Situations
2. Vessel Repairs
9. Reporting Incidents
1. Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
10. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 7 - Security Awareness (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
4. Lessons from History
5. Why Transport Hazardous Materials?
2. DOT Requirements
1. Training
2. Security Plans
3. Potential Targets and Threats
1. What If…?
2. Potential Targets
3. Potential Threats
4. Be Aware
4. Planning a Safe Route
1. Planning Your Route

5. Protecting Yourself and Your Cargo
1. Keep Yourself and Your Cargo Secure
6. Carrier Security Responsibilities
1. How Carriers Can Help
2. Prevention
3. Security Checklists
4. Responsible Hiring Practices
5. Facility Security Plans
7. Industry Guidelines
1. Other Industry Guidelines
8. Summary
1. Summary

Training Process

Duration: 255 minutes. Access: Available online with 24/7 access, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive an IACET CEU certificate. Prerequisites: No prior training required. Suitable for all individuals involved in the transportation of hazardous materials.

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