Hazardous materials (hazmat) can be a risk to health, safety, and property when shipped. The Department of Transportation (DOT) decides what items are considered hazmat.
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) are a set of rules created by The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
The DOT is very strict about enforcement of the HMR. For minor violations, you could be fined or placed out of service. For willful violations, penalties could include jail time. To ensure hazmat gets from Point A to Point B safely and securely, you must understand your key responsibilities as a driver.
Hazmat Training: Highway Transportation is designed to teach drivers how to safely transport hazardous materials.
Please note: 49 CFR 172.704(d) of the HMR requires each hazmat employer to create and retain a record certifying the current training of each hazmat employee. It is the responsibility of the hazmat employer to complete additional company-specific training in order to formally certify each learner. Trainers may use the J. J. Keller-issued certificate for compliance with the recordkeeping requirements in Section 172.704(d)(3). The trainer and the trainer's company are considered the "person providing the training" in Section 172.704(d)(4). Because of this, trainers should maintain additional records documenting a description or copy of the additional company-specific training materials provided to each learner.
After completing this training program, employees will be able to:
- Explain what additional licensing and registration requirements are necessary before transporting hazmat
- Decide what hazmat documentation is needed and where to store it during transport
- Take precautions to keep your cargo safe and secure during transport
- Discuss what you, the driver, will do in the event of a hazmat incident or accident
Intended Audience: All hazmat employees, across industries, who work with or around shipments of hazardous materials
Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Parts 107-180 and 49 CFR Part 397
Product Codes:
- E-Learning - English: 67856
- E-Learning - Spanish: 67910
- Video - English: 67924
- Video - Spanish: 67938
- Classroom - English: 68543
The J. J. Keller Hazmat Training: Highway Transportation program covers the following topics:
Your Responsibilities
- License Requirements
- CSA and Your BASIC Scores
- Registration
Required Documentation
- Shipping Papers
- Emergency Response Information
- Additional Class 1 Requirements
- Hazardous Waste Manifest
Transporting Hazmat Safely
- Before You Leave
- While En Route
- Parking, Fueling, and Maintenance
- Hazmat Incidents and Accidents
This training content is available to download in SCORM 1.2 or MP4 formats for use on your own Learning Management System or company intranet!
Backed by 70 years of safety and compliance expertise, J. J. Keller provides comprehensive training that keeps employees up-to-date and compliant with industry regulations. You can download our world-class training content – including online courses and videos on a wide range of topics – to use directly on your Learning Management System or company intranet. This allows all data and recordkeeping to remain centralized on your existing system.
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