Online Hazmat Training for Hazardous Materials Shipping

Online Training for Shipping Hazardous Materials

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Complying with Hazmat Shipping Regulations

The term “hazardous materials” implies the need for caution. That’s why the proper training for anyone who handles hazardous materials is not only best practice but a government requirement.

Recognizing the need for proper education before handling, packing, shipping or transporting hazardous materials, the U.S. Department of Transportation issues training regulations under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR):

"No person may offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless that person is registered in conformance with subpart G of Part 107 of this chapter, if applicable, and the hazardous material is properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required or authorized..."

Simply put, if your company packs, ships or receives hazardous material, you must comply with 49 CFR. Under these regulations, a hazmat shipper is responsible for:

Determining whether a material meets the definition of a "hazardous material"
Employee training
Proper shipping name
Class/division
Identification number
Hazard warning label
Packaging
Marking and labeling
Shipping papers
Certification
Compatibility
Blocking and bracing
Placarding
Security Plans
Incident Reporting
Emergency response information
Emergency response telephone number

Who needs hazmat training?

U.S. DOT training regulations stipulate that training is requisite for any employee who: offers hazardous materials for transportation; packages, marks or labels hazardous materials for transportation; loads or unloads hazardous materials transport vehicles; transports hazardous materials; receives and forwards packages containing hazardous materials; manufactures packaging for use in transporting hazardous materials; and/or tests hazardous material packaging. Any person who directly supervises employees that conduct any of these tasks must also satisfy training requirements.

Learn more about who needs hazmat training in our hazmat training infographic.

When should hazmat training be updated?

U.S. DOT requires hazmat training be updated every three years, or in the event that the Department of Transportation issues new or revised rules related to the duties of a hazmat employee. IATA requires training be updated every two years.

Violations of any hazmat regulations including training may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $77,114 for each violation. If the violation results in death, serious illness, or severe injury to any person or substantial destruction of property, the maximum civil penalty is $179,933. The minimum civil penalty amount for a training violation is $463. Criminal violations may result in fines, imprisonment, or both. (See 49 CFR §107.329 and §107.333)

Learn more about how often training should be updated in our hazmat training infographic.

Which courses do we offer?

Our convenient online platform allows you to start, stop, and resume your training at any time. We currently offer the following courses:

Hazmat General, Safety and Security Awareness
49 CFR – Ground Shippers
49 CFR – Ground Carriers
IATA – Air Shippers
OSHA Hazard Communication
Shipping Lithium Batteries and Cells

If you need help selecting the right course, contact our Training Team for further guidance.

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