Hazardous Materials Transportation Refresher

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1 day(s) , 7 instructional hours
7 Engineering Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

About This Event:

Regulations for transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are constantly changing. This 1-day course will review the requirements for shipping hazardous materials using 49 CFR (DOT) regulations and discuss the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials and hazardous wastes, quantity exemptions and exceptions, and changes in the regulations.

Recommended For:

Anyone who meets the definition of a "Hazmat Employee" or oversees the activities of Hazmat Employees This includes but not limited to those who prepare and offer materials for transport, prepare and/or sign shipping papers (includes EPA's Universal Hazardous Waste Manifest), load and/or unload or otherwise handles hazardous materials shipments, and those responsible for the safety and security of hazardous materials shipments.

NOTE: Refresher training is required every 3 years and when regulations change.

You Will:

Understand how to recognize and identify hazardous materials;
Review details related to shipping, receiving and handling hazardous materials;
Demonstrate methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, protecting employees responding to emergencies
Receive a copy of 49 CFR, Parts 100-185.

Topics Covered Include:

Use of 49 CFR Parts 100-185 and applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Identification of hazardous materials and use of the § 172-101 HM Table
Packaging and package specifications
Marking, labeling, placarding
Shipping papers
Separation and segregation by highway
Incident reporting
Registration, security plans and emergency response

Instructor(s):

NC State IES Staff