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DOT/EPA Hazardous Materials Suite (IACET CEU=0.5)

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Certificate of Completion
Duration: 5 Hours and 56 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Certificate

Introduction to DOT/EPA Hazardous Materials Suite (IACET CEU=0.5) Training

The DOT/EPA Hazardous Materials Suite equips you with vital skills for managing hazardous materials safely. With over 2 million hazardous material incidents reported annually in the U.S., this training ensures you meet regulatory standards and enhance safety. Learn essential handling, labeling, and emergency response techniques to stay compliant and protect both personnel and the environment.

Outline

1) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part 1 of 2 (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Hazardous Waste Determination

Knowledge Check: Hazardous Waste 1
Knowledge Check: Hazardous Waste 2
Solid Waste Definition
Hazardous Waste Determination
Hazardous Waste Conditions
Hazardous Waste Determination: Two Ways
Learning Activity: Hazardous Waste Lists
Hazardous Waste Characteristics
Hazardous Waste Characteristics: Ignitability
Hazardous Waste Characteristics: Corrosivity
Hazardous Waste Characteristics: Reactivity
Hazardous Waste Characteristics: Toxicity
Learning Activity: Hazardous Waste Characteristics
Hazardous Waste Mixtures
Knowledge Check: Hazardous Waste Mixtures

Waste Generation

Waste Determination Responsibility
Categories of Hazardous Waste Generators: Very Small
Categories of Hazardous Waste Generators: Small
Knowledge Check: Categories of Generators (Small)
Categories of Hazardous Waste Generators: Large
Categories of Hazardous Waste Generators: Acutely Hazardous
Knowledge Check: Categories of Generators (Large)

Generator Status

Determining Your Generator Status
Knowledge Check: Determining Your Generator Status
Exempted Waste

Accumulation and Storage

Managing Hazardous Waste On-Site
Accumulating Hazardous Waste On-Site Time Limits: LQGs
Accumulating Hazardous Waste On-Site Time Limits: SQGs
Knowledge Check: Accumulating Hazardous Waste On-Site Time Limits
Accumulating Hazardous Waste On-Site
Accumulating Hazardous Waste in Containers
Container Closure
55-Gallon Drums
Liquid Hazardous Wastes
Solid and Semi-Solid Hazardous Wastes
Additional Requirements
Knowledge Check: Accumulating Hazardous Waste in Containers
Accumulating Wastes in Tanks
Learning Activity: Accumulating Wastes in Tanks
Universal Waste
Used Oil

Shipping

Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site
Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site: Transporter
Knowledge Check: Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site
Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site: Packaging
Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site: Manifest
Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site: Copies
Knowledge Check: Shipping Hazardous Waste Off-Site
Hazardous Waste Manifest Delays: LQG
Hazardous Waste Manifest Delays: SQG
VSQG to LQG Shipping Requirements

Conclusion

Summary

2) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Part 2 of 2 (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Knowledge Check: What Would You Do?
Learning Objectives

Prepare for and Prevent Accidents

Preparing for and Preventing Accidents
Emergency Equipment
Communicate and Participate with Local ERTs
Knowledge Check: Preparing for and Preventing Accidents

Planning for Emergencies

Contingency Plan
Emergency Procedures
Learning Activity: Emergency Planning and Response
Fires
Spills
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Coordinator
National Response Center
Knowledge Check: Emergency Procedures

Training

Training
Training Topics
Knowledge Check: Training

Waste Management Strategies

Good Housekeeping and a Safe Environment
Recycle, Treat, Reduce
Knowledge Check: Good Housekeeping Practices
Minimizing Waste
RCRA Empty
RCRA Empty: Compressed Gas
RCRA Empty: Acutely Hazardous Waste
Knowledge Check: RCRA Empty
RCRA Empty: Pharmaceutical Hazardous Waste
Cost Reduction

Inspections

Preparing for an Inspection
Inspections
Knowledge Check: Inspections

Conclusion

Summary

3) HAZMAT Transportation Overview (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Your Job Matters
Learning Objectives

What Are Hazardous Materials?

Dangers
How We Use Hazardous Materials
Learning Activity: Common Hazardous Materials

Transportation

Transportation
Knowledge Check: What Do You Think?
HAZMAT Incidents

Regulations

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
Partners in Enforcing Safety
Knowledge Check: Regulations
HMR Updates
HMR Rules
Signs of a HAZMAT Shipment
Knowledge Check: HMR

Responsibilities

Employer Responsibilities
Knowledge Check: Employer Responsibilities
Employee Responsibilities
HAZMAT Responsibilities
Learning Activity: Responsibilities

Conclusion

Summary

4) HAZMAT Transportation Part 1: The Hazardous Materials Table (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

HMT Overview

Columns 1 and 2

Proper Shipping Names
Knowledge Check: Proper Shipping Names 1
Knowledge Check: Proper Shipping Names 2
Proper Shipping Name Modifications
Qualifying Words
Knowledge Check: Proper Shipping Names 3
Symbols

Columns 3 to 5

Hazard Class or Division
Knowledge Check: Hazard Class or Division
Identification Number
Packing Group
Learning Activity: Packing Group

Columns 6 to 10

Label Codes
Special Provisions
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT 1
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT 2
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT 3
Packaging
Quantity Limitations
Vessel Stowage
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT

Appendices

172.101, Appendix A
Marine Pollutants
Knowledge Check: Appendices

Conclusion

Summary

5) HAZMAT Transportation Part 2: Shipping Papers, Certifications and Manifests (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Shipping Paper Information

What Are Shipping Papers?
Knowledge Check: Shipping Paper Information
Shipping Paper Exceptions
Completing Shipping Papers
Learning Activity: Shipping Paper Information

Shipping and Basic Descriptions

Shipping Description
Basic Description
Basic Description Modifications
Learning Activity: Shipping and Basic Descriptions

Additional Descriptions: General

Additional Description Requirements
General Additional Description Requirements
Limited and Reportable Quantities
Radioactive Materials and Empty Containers
Knowledge Check: General Additional Description Requirements

Additional Descriptions: Mode of Transportation

Description Requirements by Highway
Description Requirements by Air and Water
Description Requirements by Rail
Learning Activity: Description Requirements by Mode of Transport

Additional Descriptions: Dangers, Special Precautions and Emergency Response

Dangers or Special Precautions
Technical Names
Marine Pollutants
Poison or Toxic
Elevated-Temperature Materials
Organic Peroxides and Self-Reactive Materials
Knowledge Check: Poison or Toxic
Knowledge Check: Elevated-Temperature Materials
Emergency Response Numbers

Shipper's Certifications

Shipper's Certifications
Types of Certifications
Shipper's Certification Exceptions
Knowledge Check: Shipper's Certifications

Hazardous Waste Manifests

Hazardous Waste Manifest
HWM Requirements
Knowledge Check: HWM

Conclusion

Summary

6) HAZMAT Transportation Part 3: Packaging (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Terminology and Responsibilities

Terminology
Responsibilities
Learning Activity: Terminology

Using the HMT

Packaging Requirements
Exceptions and Special Provisions
Limited Quantity Exceptions
Small Quantity Exceptions
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT 1
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT 2
Knowledge Check: Reading the HMT 3

Specific Requirements

UN Standard Packaging
Package Requirements
Air Shipments
Learning Activity: Air Shipments
Liquid Hazardous Materials
Overpacks
Knowledge Check: Overpacks
Special Permits
Forbidden Materials
Knowledge Check: Forbidden Items

Special Packaging

Leaking or Damaged Packages
Knowledge Check: Damaged Packaging
DOD Packaging
Reusable Packaging
Empty Packaging
Knowledge Check: Empty Packaging
Agricultural Products Exception

Exceptions

Materials of Trade Exception
Learning Activity: Exceptions
Lab Pack Exception

Conclusion

Conclusion

7) HAZMAT Transportation Part 4: Marking (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Bulk and Non-bulk Packaging

Defining Non-Bulk and Bulk Packaging
Marking Non-Bulk Packaging
Marking Bulk Packaging
Identification Number Marking
Learning Activity: Non-Bulk and Bulk Packaging

Special Provisions and Exceptions

Special Provisions for Identification Number Markings
Portable Tanks
Cargo Tanks
Tanks Cars and Other Bulk Packaging
Learning Activity: Marking

General Marking Requirements

General Marking Requirements and Exceptions
HMR Marking Requirements
Liquid Hazardous Materials
Knowledge Check: Orientation Arrows on Outer Packaging
Limited Quantities
Limited Quantity Designation
Learning Activity: Limited Quantities

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Substances
Marine Pollutants
Knowledge Check: Marine Pollutants
Infectious Substances
Elevated-Temperature Materials
Marking Explosives
Marking Radioactive Materials and Inhalation Hazards
Learning Activity: Hazardous Materials

Conclusion

Summary

8) HAZMAT Transportation Part 5: Labeling and Placarding (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Labeling Requirements

Labeling Responsibilities
Learning Activity: Responsibilities
Label Requirements
Exceptions
Knowledge Check: Labeling Requirements
Prohibitions
Specifications
Modifications
Learning Activity: Labeling Requirements

Using Tables to Select Labels

Before You Proceed
Labeling and Placarding Tables
Labeling Subsidiary Hazards
Learning Activity: Subsidiary Hazard Labels Table
Primary and Subsidiary Hazards
Select Labels
Place Labels
Knowledge Check: Labeling Table
Labeling Requirements for Radioactive Materials
Choosing Labels for Radioactive Materials
Knowledge Check: Labels for Radioactive Material

Placarding Requirements

Placarding Responsibilities
Placarding Requirements
Exceptions
Knowledge Check: Placarding Requirements and Exceptions
Prohibitions
Specifications
Modifications
Knowledge Check: Modifying Placards

Using Tables to Select Placards

Before You Proceed
Placarding Tables
Placarding Tables: Two Tables
Placarding Tables: Hazard Classes and Divisions
Placarding Hazardous Materials
Making Placards Visible
Knowledge Check: Placards
Placarding Hazardous Materials
Subsidiary Hazards: Poison Inhalation Hazard
Subsidiary Hazards: Radioactive
Learning Activity: Hazard Classes and Divisions

Special Provisions and Exceptions

Table 2 Exceptions
DANGEROUS Placards
Knowledge Check: DANGEROUS Placards
Placarding Empty Bulk Packaging
Freight Containers and Aircraft Unit Load Devices
Special Rail Provisions
Learning Activity: Special Provisions

Placarding Exceptions by Class and Division

Class 1 and Division 2.2 Placarding Exceptions
Class 3 and Division 5.1 Placarding Exceptions
Division 6.1 and Class 9 Placarding Exceptions
Knowledge Check: Placarding Exceptions

9) HAZMAT Transportation Part 6a: Carrier Requirements for Highway (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

General Requirements

HAZMAT Requirements
Owner-Operator Training
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
Knowledge Check: Highway Shipping – Carrier Requirements
Shipping Papers
Shipping Paper Accessibility
Learning Activity: Shipping Paper Accessibility

Loading and Unloading

General Loading and Unloading Requirements
Knowledge Check: Loading and Unloading
Loading and Unloading Tanks
Special Loading and Unloading Requirements
Knowledge Check: Loading and Unloading Tanks

Segregation Requirements

Special Requirements for Radioactive Materials
Segregation Table
Segregation Table (continued)
Segregation Table (continued)
Segregation Table Example 1
Segregation Table Example 2
Segregation Table Example 3
Knowledge Check: Segregation Table
Class 1 Compatibility Table
Learning Activity: Class 1 Compatibility Table
Class 1 Compatibility Table – Explosive Materials
Learning Activity: Hazard Classes

Special Situations

Emergency Situations
Emergency Response Guidebook
Knowledge Check: Emergency Situations
Passenger-Carrying Vehicles
Reporting HAZMAT Incidents

Conclusion

Be Prepared
Summary

10) HAZMAT Transportation Part 6b: Carrier Requirements for Air (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Regulations and Responsibilities

Training Requirements
Air Carrier Requirements
International HAZMAT Regulations
Knowledge Check: HAZMAT Regulations
Shipper and Carrier Responsibilities
Learning Activity: Responsibilities

Subpart A Requirements

Subpart A of Air Carrier Requirements
Safe Operation of Aircraft
Specialized Air Operations
Personal Use Materials
Knowledge Check: Air-Carrier Requirements
Notification of HAZMAT Restrictions
Packaging Requirements
Additional Packaging Requirements
Knowledge Check: Air-Carrier Requirements
Overpacks
Shipping Papers and Notification of PIC
Receiving and Maintaining Shipping Papers
Reporting Discrepancies
Knowledge Check: Air-Carrier Requirements

Subpart B Requirements

Subpart B of Air Carrier Requirements
Quantity Limitations: Cargo Aircraft
Knowledge Check: Air Carrier Requirements
HAZMAT Stowage
Segregation
Learning Activity: HAZMAT Stowage

Subpart C Requirements

Subpart C of Air Carrier Requirements
Flammable Liquids
Oxidizers and Compressed Oxygen
Class 6 Poisonous and Infectious Substances
Knowledge Check: Subpart C Requirements
Class 7 Radioactive Materials
Plutonium Shipments
Magnetized Hazardous Materials
Knowledge Check: Subpart C Requirements

Reporting Incidents

Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
Learning Activity: Reporting Incidents

Conclusion

Summary

11) HAZMAT Transportation Part 6c: Carrier Requirements for Rail (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Transporting HAZMAT

HAZMAT Documentation
Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
Inspection
Leaking HAZMAT Packages
Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
Expediting and Removing HAZMAT Shipments
Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT

Handling and Loading HAZMAT

General Handling and Loading Requirements
Unloading Tank Cars
Learning Activity: Unloading Tank Cars

Segregation and Car Positioning

Segregation
Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
Marking and Placards
Switching Rail Cars
Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
Placarded Rail Car Position
Additional Placement Restrictions
Knowledge Check: Positioning Table

Industry Rules

Key Trains and Key Routes
Learning Activity: Key Trains and Routes

Reporting HAZMAT Incidents

Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
Knowledge Check: Reporting HAZMAT Incidents

Conclusion

Summary

12) HAZMAT Transportation Part 6d: Carrier Requirements for Water (IMDG) (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

IMDG

IMDG

HAZMAT Responsibilities

HAZMAT Responsibilities
Knowledge Check: HAZMAT Responsibilities
Shipping Documentation
Vessel Preparation
Learning Activity: Tasks

Stowage

Supervision
Stowage Locations
Stowage Requirements
Learning Activity: Stowage Locations
General Segregation of Hazardous Materials
Segregation Restrictions
Knowledge Check: Segregation
Additional Segregation Tables
Knowledge Check: Stowage

Special Requirements

Special Requirements
Detailed Requirements
Knowledge Check: Special Requirements

Explosives

Class 1 Explosives
Stowage of Explosives
Explosives Permitted on Passenger Vessels
Knowledge Check: Explosives

Inspections

Inspections
Knowledge Check: Inspections

Emergencies and Repairs

Emergency Situations
Vessel Repairs
Knowledge Check: Emergencies

Reporting Incidents

Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
Learning Activity: Reporting Incidents

Conclusion

Summary

13) HAZMAT Transportation Part 7: Security Awareness (US)

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Learning Objectives

Security Requirements

Training
Security Plans
Knowledge Check: Training and Security Plans

Potential Targets and Methods

What if…?
Potential Targets
Potential Threats
Be Aware
Learning Activity: Potential Targets and Methods

Planning a Safe Route

Vulnerabilities
Planning Routes
Knowledge Check: Planning Routes

Protecting People and Cargo

Stay Alert, Inspect and Don't Accept Passengers
Follow Rules, Know Customers and Report Delays
Report Suspicions, Secure Cargo and Be Discreet
Learning Activity: Protecting People and Cargo

Carrier Security Responsibilities

How Carriers Can Help
Prevention
Increase Security
Facility Security Plans
Knowledge Check: Facility Security Plans

Maintaining Security

Maintaining Security
Learning Activity: Maintaining Security

Summary

Summary

Objectives

Features

Audience

Exam Info

FAQ

1. What is covered in the DOT/EPA Hazardous Materials Suite?

The course includes comprehensive content on regulatory requirements, the identification and classification of hazardous materials, as well as proper labeling, packaging, and documentation. It also covers emergency response procedures to ensure safety and compliance in handling hazardous materials.

2. How long does it take to complete the course?

The course is designed for self-paced learning, allowing you to progress according to your own schedule. The total duration varies based on your learning pace, making it flexible to fit into your routine.

4. Is a study guide provided?

Yes, the course includes a detailed study guide to support your learning. This guide helps reinforce key concepts and ensures you retain essential information for the final exam and practical application.

5. Who should enroll in this training?

This training is tailored for safety officers, compliance managers, and other professionals involved in the handling or management of hazardous materials. It is essential for anyone needing to comply with DOT/EPA regulations and ensure safe practices.

3. What is the passing score for the final exam?

To pass the final exam and earn the official certification, you must achieve a score of 70% or higher. This ensures that you have a solid understanding of the course material and regulatory requirements.