HAZMAT Transportation Awareness (US)

In the United States, we ship millions of tons of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) every day. These materials can be poisonous, toxic, flammable, explosive or corrosive by nature. Take this course to learn basic information about how to identify and safely handle hazardous materials, all while complying with federal laws and regulations. This course may be taken for general familiarization and is also ideal for employees who are involved in shipping, packaging or transporting hazardous materials.

 What hazardous materials and associated risks are

 How they are transported

 How they are regulated

 What responsibilities employers, handlers, shippers and carriers have

DOT 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1): HazMat General Awareness Training Requirements