Hazardous Materials Classification

Learning objectives

  • Identify the purpose and mission of OSHA, EPA, and DOT
  • Identify basic documentation, hazard classification labels and markings, and training required by OSHA, EPA, and DOT for hazardous materials
  • Distinguish between the hazardous material definitions used by OSHA, EPA, and DOT

Course overview

This course provides awareness-level training for the hazardous material classifications of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT).

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 8 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 17824
Language Icon English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
  • Hazardous Materials Classification
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z -- Toxic and Hazardous Substances -- 1910.1200 -- Hazard Communication Standard
  • 40 CFR Protection of Environment, Part 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
  • 40 CFR Protection of Environment, Subchapter J, Part 307, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
  • 49 CFR Transportation, Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations
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