Mishandling or improper transportation of hazmat can lead to serious accidents, costly fines, or even reputational damage. Staying compliant with DOT regulations isn’t just a requirement—it’s a responsibility. This course provides a clear roadmap to navigate the complex rules of hazmat transportation and equips you with the knowledge to avoid critical mistakes.
You’ll learn how to identify, classify, and document hazardous materials correctly, ensuring every shipment meets DOT standards. From selecting the right packaging to understanding labeling and marking requirements, the training simplifies the process. It also covers exemptions and special permits, giving you the confidence to manage even unique challenges without risk. Beyond preparation, this course prioritises safety and emergency readiness, providing best practices for handling, transporting, and responding to hazardous materials incidents to safeguard lives, property, and the environment.
The course is open to everyone, and there are no prerequisites required. The course content was created in partnership with Tyler Honor, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhonor/. The authors partially generated this text with GPT-4. Upon generating draft language, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it reflected accurate expertise and met high pedagogical standards. This is your chance to stay compliant, safe, and ahead. Enroll today!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
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