Hazmat 08: Hazmat Carrier Requirements - Rail (HMT-8.2)
Learning objectives
- Identify general requirements affecting the transportation of hazardous materials by rail
- Identify requirements for shipping papers and hazardous waste manifests
- Identify loading, unloading, handling and segregation requirements
- Recognize requirements for leaking packages and other hazardous materials incidents
Course overview
Hazardous materials transportation is a very broad topic spanning many different modes of transportation. The SafetySkills hazmat transportation series has been adapted from materials produced by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to help train employees who perform functions covered under the Hazardous Materials Regulations, or the HMR. This module will help learners understand the aspects of hazardous materials handling, storage, segregation, loading and unloading, and recordkeeping which apply specifically to transportation by rail. This module assumes that the learner has already completed the modules over the Hazardous Materials Table and any other aspects of the HMR which are relevant to the learner's duties. This course is offered in English and Spanish. This course references 49 CFR Parts 107 and 171-185, the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
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.
- 27 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 14033
English, Spanish
Regulations
- Designed in accordance with 49 CFR 172.704 Training Requirements and 172.700(c) Modal-Specific Training Requirements
- 49 CFR Parts 107 and 171-185, the Hazardous Materials Regulations