OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of the requirements associated with transporting hazardous materials. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a basic understanding of how hazardous materials and their containers are prepared for transport, what types of documentation are required, and how hazardous materials are identified according to DOT requirements.

OBJECTIVES

Classifications

·         Define the term “hazardous materials,” and identify the Department of Transportation regulations that control the shipment of these materials.

·         Identify and describe the different classes of hazardous materials.

·         Identify and describe terms and symbols used to identify hazardous materials.

Documentation and Packaging

·         Describe documentation that is needed to transport hazardous materials.

·         Describe types of packaging used to transport hazardous materials.

·         Describe markings used to identify hazardous materials contained in packaging.

Labels and Placarding

·         Identify and describe labels and placarding used to identify hazardous materials.

SUBJECTS

Classifications

·         What are Hazardous Materials?

·         Classes of Hazardous Materials

·         Terms and Symbols

Documentation and Packaging

·         Documentation

·         Packaging

·         Labels

Labels and Placarding

·         Labels