HAZMAT Transportation - Part 7 - Security Awareness (US)

Hazardous materials are vulnerable when they are in transit. Imagine what would happen if criminals or terrorists were able to obtain dangerous chemicals and materials! Take this course to find out what you can do to prevent that from happening, including identifying potential targets and threats, planning a safe route, and protecting yourself and your cargo. Ideal learners include employees of companies involved in the packaging, shipment, transportation and distribution of hazardous materials. You may take this course alone, but remember to take the entire suite, in order, every 3 years to fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT.

 Recall security requirements for people who handle hazardous materials

 Identify potential targets for hazardous material terrorism

 Identify potential threats of hazardous material terrorism

 Recognize the key factors that go into planning a safe route for hazardous materials transportation

 Recognize ways to prevent hazardous materials from getting into the wrong hands

 Use security checklists to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities

DOT 49 CFR 172.704(a)(4): Security awareness training