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Hazmat / D.O.T. (49 CFR)

Hazmat / D.O.T. (49 CFR)

A certified hazmat training course for all those involved with every aspect of a hazmat shipment by road or surface. This includes shippers, consignors, importers, handlers, packers, freight forwarders, logistics personnel and carriers. The focus of this course is to set systems in place for a safe and compliant shipment.

Course Outline

Chapter 01

The Hazardous Materials Regulations

Introduction

  • Topic 1 – The Hazardous Materials Regulations
  • Topic 2 – Training Requirement
  • Topic 3 – Hazmat Terminology
  • Topic 4 – Hazard Classification
  • Topic 5 – The HazMat Table, Appendices
  • Topic 6 – Performance-Oriented Packaging
  • Topic 7 – Package Selection
  • Topic 8 – Labeling
  • Topic 9 – Marking
  • Topic 10 – Placarding
  • Topic 11 – Shipping Papers
  • Topic 12 Reporting Spills
  • Topic 13 Emergency Procedures
  • Topic 14 Awareness/Basic Security
  • Topic 15 Advanced Security

Hazmat / D.O.T. (49 CFR)

Course Overview

  • Duration (Online)

8 Hours

  • Onsite / Webinar

1 Days

  • Prerequisite

None

  • Includes
Exam
  • Certificate

Included

Available Training Options

What Our Clients
Are Saying

Safety is about being prepared and proactive, not being reactive. We take pride in helping our partners across North America maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance. Here are some instances where we’ve helped our clients navigate the complexities of hazardous materials with confidence.

At Galatea we help energy producers digitalize regulatory and TDG documents. To do this we need to make sure we’re aligned with experts like Global Hazmat who can help us navigate complex regulatory and TDG requirements. Global Hazmat has done an incredible job providing customized training for our team and providing guidance as we develop innovative solutions for the industry.
C. H., CEO Galatea Technologies
Just thought I would say thank you for all the years of hard work, dedication and expertise you bring to the industry regarding hazardous materials. Particularly customer service, ongoing training and liaison with agencies, whenever disposal is required to comply, not only with “Best Practices” but Regulatory and Legislative requirements in Canada as well as the U.S. Like many industries, we are registered as “Generators” of waste on rare occasions, so minimizing cost is essential to the bottom line in business. Increased inspections, penalties and fines by Regulators in Canada and U.S. sets a precedence for the need of training and documentation. This has made a Positive outcome with our corporation, thanks to Global. Your ongoing services are greatly appreciated.
S.L. – Convoy Supply
It is our pleasure to recommend Global Hazmat. We reached out to Global Hazmat for our Transportation of Dangerous Goods training. We found them to be very professional and friendly. They assisted us through the whole process of setting up the course and the training was based on what we were looking for. The office staff were helpful and quick to respond to our questions. The course that was presented by Kevin Swinden was amazing! Kevin was able to keep everyone engaged and presented with confidence. Kevin was very knowledgeable and willing to assist however he could. Overall, Global Hazmat offers top-notch training at a fair cost for the service you receive.
C.B. – Town of Osoyoos
Global Hazmat has been a very valuable training resource for Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd. (Schnitzer). The instructor, Kevin Swinden, is very knowledgeable and has a great ability ensuring the students are engaged throughout the course. Furthermore, Global Hazmat ensures all pertinent documentation (i.e. certificates, exams, etc.) are delivered in a timely manner. Lastly, Kevin has been great at answering any additional questions we may have, well after a year of taking a course. Global Hazmat is worth the investment to ensure our company is maintaining compliance with the applicable regulations in our industry.
N.K. – Schnitzer Steel Canada Ltd.
As Vice President of Tri-Arrow, I wanted our hazardous waste disposal company to become the industry leader in regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and health and safety for our employees, our clients, and the general public. This meant partnering with the best compliance company. This meant partnering with Kevin Swinden and Global Hazmat. Kevin worked with me and with many of my team members over the course of almost 20 years, to help us with our compliance needs, policy drafting, TDG training, and environmental consulting on a variety of issues. If you’re looking for the best, I would highly recommend Kevin and Global Hazmat.
G.W. – Tri-Arrow Industrial Recovery / Stericycle
Kodak Canada ULC is committed to meeting its legal requirements and deal with various hazardous chemicals that must be controlled. Kodak is also registered to the 14001 standard. As such we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. Global Hazmat aid Kodak in meeting these requirements through training and consultation. This has included Spill Response, understanding WHMIS and TDG requirements. Global Hazmat have become a partner ensuring risk reduction by improving the chemical management program. Training provided by Global Hazmat is of great value; reducing risk to the health and safety of our people, the environment and risk to our business.
E.G. – Kodak Canada
Kevin is without a doubt the most knowledgeable person I know in regards to Hazardous materials, Dangerous goods and the control and transportation needs of both. He is always my first call when I have questions or require training or assessment. Kevin is one of the best speakers in the industry in regards to WHMIS, GHS and Dangerous goods, he is engaging and dynamic and is able to entertain the crowd to keep them engaged. You won’t find anyone better when it comes to training and knowledge in WHMIS, GHS and Dangerous Goods Transportation; he literally wrote the book on it.
J. S. – HSE Manager – RKM Services Ltd.
Nobody knows more about TDG. Kevin is renowned for his knowledge, personality and strategic network. When it comes to hazardous goods training, your search should begin and end with Kevin. First Class operation.
R.B. – Valley First Aid
Kevin helped us develop a comprehensive plan to operate our business considering and surpassing TDG and LT safety guidelines. We're able to protect our team and our community with the knowledge and procedures that we have in place thanks to Global Hazmat and their guidance.
Brian - 1st Trauma Scene Clean Up
Kevin and the Global Hazmat team were nothing but professional and made TDG training an enjoyable experience. Wealth of knowledge and resources and absolute friendly service.
Paul Boivin

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What is 49 CFR / DOT hazmat training?

Training for the safe transportation of hazardous materials within the United States. U.S. hazmat transport is governed by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), administered by the Department of Transportation through PHMSA. This training prepares you to classify, package, mark, label, document, and handle hazardous materials for shipment.

Any “hazmat employee” — a term the regulations define broadly. It covers anyone whose job affects the safe transportation of hazardous materials: classifying, packaging, marking, labelling, loading, unloading, preparing shipping papers, handling, or transporting. If your role touches hazmat in transportation, you likely need this training.

Yes. Under 49 CFR, a hazmat employee must be trained before performing hazmat functions (or must work under the direct supervision of a trained employee) and must complete training within 90 days of starting. The employer is responsible for ensuring training is completed and for keeping records.

The regulations call for several components: general awareness/familiarization, function-specific training for the employee’s actual duties, safety training, security awareness, and — where applicable — in-depth security training. We can structure a program that covers the elements your team’s roles require.

Depending on role: the hazardous materials table, classification, proper shipping names and identification numbers, packaging requirements, marking and labelling, placarding, shipping papers, loading and segregation, and emergency response information. Function-specific content is built around what your people actually do.

49 CFR incorporates the international air and ocean rules by reference, but shippers moving goods by air or sea typically train to the IATA DGR and IMDG Code directly for those modes. If you ship multimodally, we can build the right combination into one program.

Likely both 49 CFR and TDG, since each applies within its own country. If your shipments also move by air or sea, IATA or IMDG training may apply as well. Tell us how and where your goods move, and we’ll confirm the right combination.

Yes. We provide both initial and recurrent training and can help you track the three-year retraining cycle so certifications never lapse.