49 CFR Parts 171–180
DOT Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification Training
One 8-hour course for the people who prepare and offer hazmat for ground transport, from classifying the material to placarding the truck. English or Spanish, 100% online.
8hours
Course at a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Syllabus
- 9 modules · 19 lessons
- Credits
- 0.8 CEU
- Certificate
- Valid 3 years
Important: completing this course does not by itself replace your employer's responsibility to provide function-specific training that matches your actual hazmat duties. Hazmat employees must be trained and tested by their hazmat employer as required.
Nine modules, from table to truck
Hazardous Materials Regulations
Regulatory overview and the nine hazard classes and divisions.
Hazardous Materials Table
Columns 1 to 10 and Appendices A and B.
Shipping papers
Preparation, additional description requirements and the shipper's certification.
Packaging
General and specific DOT packaging requirements.
Marking
General and specific DOT marking requirements.
Labeling
General and specific DOT hazard labeling requirements.
Placarding
General and specific DOT placarding requirements.
Carrier requirements: highway
DOT and FMCSR rules, carrier training, loading and unloading, segregation and emergencies.
Security awareness
Security and safety plans, and specific security measures in transit.
Who it's for
- Shipping and receiving personnel
- Hazmat shippers and packaging personnel
- Warehouse and distribution employees
- Logistics and transportation personnel
- Shipping coordinators and supervisors
- Compliance and safety personnel
Only need one function?
Each topic is also available as a short function-specific course:
FAQ
Does this course replace my employer's hazmat training?
No. Completing this course does not by itself replace an employer's responsibility to provide function-specific training that matches each employee's actual hazmat duties. Hazmat employees must be trained and tested by their hazmat employer as required.
Which regulations does it cover?
The DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR Parts 171-180, including the hazmat employee training requirements in 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that apply to highway shipments.
How often must I retrain?
DOT requires hazmat employees to receive recurrent training at least once every three years. The certificate is valid for three years.
Are there prerequisites?
No. There are no prerequisites, and the course is available in English and Spanish.
Ship hazmat with confidence.
$229.99 per person, with bulk pricing for teams. 100% online, available 24/7, with your certificate available as soon as you pass. SCORM, virtual instructor-led and in-person formats are also available.
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