HazMat General Awareness Training 2023

Course Overview

As per the FMCSA and DOT, it becomes very critical for all HazMat employees to take formal General Awareness Training relating to hazardous materials and it is mandatory for everyone associated with Hazmat transportation. This course is going to talk about the importance, emergence, meaning, and classification of hazardous material handling in addition to explaining what these materials are and how they are classified into various categories. The HazMat handlers and drivers will also learn about all the potential risks associated with them, hazard communication requirements, hazardous materials regulations, package handling, moving, storing, and labeling as well among many other things.

What will I learn?

Detailed hazardous materials regulations related to packaging, marking, labeling, and placarding

How to read and interpret hazmat shipping papers, safety protocols, and security measures

Proper protocols for loading, unloading, or managing hazardous materials

How to coordinate shipping & receiving departments

Learning how to open and transfer hazmat packages safely

How to maintain the safety or security of hazardous materials and everyone handling them

Learning the basics of safeguarding public well-being

How to establish your commitment to environmental guardianship

Learning how to become guardians of the workforce

Honing your rapid emergency response in case of hazmat leaks and spills

Requirements

None

Course Content

Introduction To Hazmat General Awareness

1 Topic

Introduction

This chapter is going to talk about the elemental training related to hazardous materials handling and transportation. There will be classifications of these materials and various categories including hazard communication, evacuation strategies, hazardous material labeling, packaging, marking, and many more topics. The training is mandatory and also talks about the various responsibilities of personnel involved in general hazardous material handling so that they can promote safety for all and contribute to protecting the environment. This chapter is designed to educate personnel involved in the transportation of hazardous materials by road in specific. It will enable them to identify, classify, and categorize hazardous materials in addition to following protocols and performing relevant duties during hazmat incidents and take everyone exposed to safety.

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