Course Aim:

Hazardous materials are defined by the Secretary of Transportation as those materials and substances that can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. There are more than 800,000 hazardous materials shipments every day. You will learn about the Hazardous Materials Table, Shipping Papers, Packaging, Marking, Labeling, Placarding, HAZMAT Classification, Emergency Response Information, Training of HAZMAT Employees, Transportation, Incident Reporting, the Emergency Response Guide, and Carrier Requirements for Highway, Air, and Rail. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.