About
Hazardous Materials
Because of the large number of hazardous chemicals used in modern industrial
processes, thousands of these hazardous materials are shipped on roadways
every year. On any given highway, the threat of a serious accident is
always present.
Shipments of hazardous
materials in the US are subject to a specific set of rules published
and enforced by the DOT. This includes clearly defined training requirements,
which detail the training that employees who handle hazardous materials
must undergo. The purpose of the training is to increase awareness
of safety considerations, resulting in fewer accidents.
About
the program
"Trucking Hazardous Materials" is designed to assist organizations
to comply with the regulations set forth by the DOT (49 CFR 172-177),
and to improve hazardous materials safety programs. The package includes
a 23-minute video and an accompanying Leader's Guide, which together
provide at least four hours of training as well as all required tests
and certification forms.
The film describes
the nature of hazardous materials as defined by the nine DOT hazard
classes and tells how to use labels, placards and markings to identify
hazmat containers. Other topics covered include filling out shipping
papers properly, using the DOT hazmat tables, correct loading and
unloading procedures, and how to react safely in the event of an unexpected
spill or leak in order to best protect the community and the environment.
The companion
52-page Leader's Guide includes pre- and post-seminar tests, ideas
for classroom activities to reinforce the above-mentioned training
topics, and certification forms appropriate for record-keeping, as
required by the DOT.
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