Online Hazmat Training Courses | DOT, OSHA, IATA, IMDG

Hazmat training (short for hazardous materials training) is specialized instruction that prepares individuals to safely handle, transport, package, store, and respond to incidents involving hazardous materials. This training is required to ensure compliance with regulations from:

• DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation)
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)
• IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
   

It’s essential for workers across industries such as shipping, manufacturing, healthcare, and emergency response. Effective training reduces risks to people, property, and the environment. CHEMTREC offers online hazmat training courses and certification to help professionals stay compliant and safe on the job.
 

Any employee involved in packaging, handling, transporting, or shipping hazardous goods must complete appropriate instruction. This type of hazmat training is essential for maintaining compliance and workplace safety.

Between the inherent hazards of the job and the repercussions of violating federal training regulations, regular hazmat training is a clear necessity. CHEMTREC's online hazmat training helps meet training requirements by keeping industry professionals informed of changing regulations and updated on required practices for handling, shipping, and packaging of hazardous materials.

Companies must comply with hazmat shipping regulations to arrange the safe transport of hazardous materials, protect the public's safety and the environment, and to facilitate efficient emergency response in case of an incident. Non-compliance can result in severe consequences including legal penalties and reputational damage. 

Since the need for proper education before handling, packing, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials is so important, the U.S. Department of Transportation issues training regulations under the Pipleline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). 

• DOT: every 3 years (per 49 CFR requirements)
• IATA: recommended every 2 years
• IMDG: typically required every 2–3 years for maritime transport roles
• OSHA HazCom: periodic updates required under the Hazard Communication Standard

CHEMTREC offers both initial and refresher courses to support ongoing compliance.
 

Yes. Each course includes a certificate of completion that meets DOT, OSHA, IATA, and IMDG standards. This online hazmat certification helps organizations maintain accurate training records and demonstrate regulatory compliance.

Absolutely. CHEMTREC provides custom hazmat training materials and programs tailored to the needs of industries such as chemicals, energy, logistics, and manufacturing.

Yes. CHEMTREC’s offerings meet the requirements outlined in 49 CFR and align with Department of Transportation hazmat training standards for shippers and handlers of hazardous materials.

Yes. In addition to standard compliance courses, CHEMTREC provides OSHA HAZWOPER training for employees involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response. This specialized HAZWOPER certification supports organizations in meeting OSHA 1910.120 requirements.