DOT Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials
Learning objectives
- Explain what hazardous materials are and describe why it is important to transport hazardous materials safely.
- List the steps required to transport hazardous materials safely, the roles of individuals and companies involved in the transportation process, and the classes of hazardous materials that may be transported.
- Describe the reference tools available to help workers ensure the safe transport of hazardous materials.
Course overview
This is an introductory lesson that will serve as the overview for a five-lesson hazardous materials transportation awareness curriculum. The purpose of this lesson is to provide learners with an awareness of the hazardous materials transportation process, and an awareness of the reference tools available to help workers transport hazardous materials safely.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Transportation Process
- Reference Tools
- Summary
Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C, Part 172, Subpart B, Table of Hazardous Materials Table and Special Provisions
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter I, Part 173, Shippers – General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C, Part 177, 177.848, Segregation of hazardous materials