Arbill EH&S Managed Services

Companies shipping, receiving and/or transporting hazardous materials and/or hazardous wastes via highway public transport must ensure their employees are trained in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR 172 regulations and requirements. This training course includes discussion and hands-on activities for the identification of hazardous materials, how to use the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR 172.101, the hazard classes, standards for packaging, marking, and labeling, completion of shipping papers, placards, and safety and security requirements.

Students will receive classroom, instructor-led training with discussion  on topics including:

• Understanding the regulations and requirements
• Identifying hazardous materials, limited quantity materials, materials of trade and hazardous waste
• Utilizing the Hazardous Materials Table and develop proper shipping descriptions
• Completing hazardous materials and hazardous waste manifests and bills of lading
• Determining proper hazard labels and placards for shipments
• Determining proper packaging for shipping of hazardous materials and hazardous waste
• Identifying DOT safety and emergency response requirements
• Understanding DOT security requirements 

The fee includes all materials needed to complete this course.