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Course Description - Basic Module 1 - Basic Hazardous Materials Transportation Training

This course is designed to provide participants with basic information for the transportation of hazardous materials. Participants will learn to use the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to make decisions involving identification, classification, and selection of proper shipping names for hazardous material (not including waste or radioactive materials) and apply the communication and shipping paper requirements.  This training is a prerequisite for Module 2 - Basic Hazardous Waste Transportation Training and Module 3 - Basic Radioactive Material Transportation Training.

Materials Provided

Materials will be provided to facilitate completing the course.

Examination

Successful completion is achieved with a passing score of 80% or better on a written exam.

Record Keeping

Successful participants receive a certification stating that the training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.

Who should Attend?

Hazmat employees, as defined by DOT, who are required to make determinations about hazardous material shipments but do not certify those shipments.

Prerequisites

None

Retrain Frequency: 3 Years

Course Duration: 20 hours

Course Topics:

• DOT Training Requirements
• Identification of Hazard Classes and Divisions
• Use of Hazmat Table
• Proper Shipping Name and Packaging Selection
• Marking, Labeling, Shipping Papers
• Separation and Segregation and Placarding
• Emergency Response and Security Awareness Information
• Special and Unique Moves (Overpacks, Salvage Drums, Samples, Materials of Trade)
• Examination

Course Description - Module 2 - Basic Hazardous Waste Transportation Training

This course, when taken in conjunction with Module 1 - Basic Hazardous Material Transportation, provides the participant with additional basic information specific to the transportation of hazardous wastes.  Participants will learn to apply the DOT regulations to make hazardous waste shipping decisions.  This training fulfills the hazmat employee training requirements in 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.

Materials Provided

Materials will be provided to facilitate completing the course.

Examination

Successful completion is achieved with a passing score of 80% or better on a written exam.

Record Keeping

Successful participants receive a certification stating that the training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.

Who should Attend?

Hazmat employees, as defined by DOT, who are required to make determinations about hazardous waste shipments but do not certify those shipments.

Prerequisites

Module 1 - Basic Hazardous Material Transportation Training

Retrain Frequency: 3 Years

Course Duration: 4 hours

Course Topics

• Basic RCRA Requirements
• Packaging
• Marking
• Shipping Papers
• Placarding
• Hazardous Waste Exceptions (Lab Packs)
• Examination

Course Description - Module 3 - Basic Radioactive Material Transportation Training

This course, when taken in conjunction with Module 1 - Basic Hazardous Material Transportation, provides the participant with additional basic information specific to the transportation of radioactive materials.  Participants will learn to apply the DOT regulations to make radioactive material shipping decisions.  This training fulfills the hazmat employee training requirements in 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.  AAHP has awarded twenty-four (24) CEUs for this class.

Materials Provided

Materials will be provided to facilitate completing the course.

Examination

Successful completion is achieved with a passing score of 80% or better on a written exam.

Record Keeping

Successful participants receive a certification stating that the training meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart H.

Who should Attend?

Hazmat employees, as defined by DOT, who are required to make determinations about radioactive shipments but do not certify those shipments.

Prerequisites

Module 1 - Basic Hazardous Material Transportation Training

Retrain Frequency: 3 Years

Course Duration: 12 hours

Course Topics

• Identification of Radioactive Material
• Proper Shipping Name Selection
• Packaging Requirements
• Marking, Labeling, Shipping Papers
• Transport Configurations
• Examination