D.O.T Training
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Who Needs Training: All personnel who handle, manage, or oversee hazardous materials. This includes those that label and package containers, ship, complete manifests, load or unload, or are otherwise involved in the moving, transportation, or storage of hazardous materials or wastes.
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Timing: Initial training. A new hazmat employee, or a hazmat employee who changes job functions may perform those functions prior to the completion of training provided -- (i) The employee performs those functions under the direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgeable hazmat employee; and (ii) The training is completed within 90 days after employment or a change in job function.
Intended Audience:
General Information
Certification Requirements
• Written evaluation: Students must evidence the knowledge they have learned by passing a final course test
Topics Covered
(includes, but not limited to:)
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HAZMAT Overview
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Hazardous Material Classes
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Container Markings
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Loading and Unloading
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Hazardous Material Tables
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Hazardous Material Exercise Review
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Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
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Straight Bill Of Lading
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704 Marking System
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Hazard Communication
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Emergency Response Guidebook
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard Communication Glossary
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49 CFR 177.816 Attachments
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HAZMAT Transportation Security Awareness
Certification Period
3 years
Minimum / Maximum Class Size
Minimum of two students required, maximum is dependent on training facility limitations.
Class Duration
8 hours
Class Cost
$175 per student* - In-person class
$125 per student (Online Computer Based Training)
* Additional fees such as booking (If HSTC needs to book a space for the training event), or mileage may apply. This will be discussed during the booking process.