DOT Compliance

US Safety and Risk Management has extensive experience in all facets of HAZMAT transportation, and has participated in the safety management of some of largest hazardous materials transporters in the nation including Mideast munitions for the US Department of Defense during Operation Desert Storm.

A study conducted by the DOT Research and Special Programs Administration determined that the number one cause of hazardous material transportation accidents was HUMAN ERROR! Training is an effective administrative control.

Hazardous Materials, Substances, and Waste Transportation Training

TRAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES-IT’S THE LAW

Hazardous materials training is required for all hazmat employees as defined under the U.S. DOT hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H). Hazmat training is required within 90 days for new employees; it must be repeated every three years and periodically as rules change. Civil penalties are now up to a very costly $55,000 per day, per violation—OUCH!

This education workshop provides comprehensive DOT training for those responsible for shipping hazardous materials, substances, and RCRA hazardous wastes. You will learn a systematic approach for applying the rules to your materials as well as all the new and pending hazmat rules including how to use the Federal Register to stay current with proposed and new rules.

Hazmat Training Topics:

• 49 CFR structure, HMR applicability, key terms
• DOT authority, inspections, fines and penalties
• Hazmat classification and priority of hazard classes
• How to use the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
• Selecting the correct Proper Shipping Name
• Hazmat packaging and package specification
• Communicating hazards: marking, labeling, placards
• Hazmat shipping papers and the shipper’s certification
• Incidents, emergencies, and cargo security plans
• Loading, unloading, and hazmat segregation issues
• Recordkeeping and training mandates.

We also cover the following DOT and FMCSA training:

• CFR 49 Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Safety and Drug and Alcohol Programs
• CFR 49 HM 232 In-Depth Facility Security
• CFR 33 USCG Facility Security and Compliance

Who Should Be Trained

Hazardous Materials, Substances, and Waste Training

Hazmat employees who must assure compliance with the U.S. DOT hazardous materials regulations, who read and interpret hazmat rules, sign shipping papers/EPA’s hazardous waste manifests, prepare and offer materials for transport, or oversee the activities of other hazmat employees including loading and unloading regulated substances, wastes, and materials.

Training Requirements

(a) Hazmat employee training must include the following:

(a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training – Each hazmat employee shall be provided general awareness/familiarization training designed to provide familiarity with the requirements of this subchapter, and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of this subchapter.

(a)(2)(i) Function-specific training – Each hazmat employee must be provided function-specific training concerning requirements of this subchapter, or exemptions or special permits issued under subchapter A of this chapter, that are specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.

(a)(2)(ii) As an alternative to function-specific training on the requirements of this subchapter, training relating to the requirements of the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code may be provided to the extent such training addresses functions authorized by subpart C of part 171 of this subchapter.

(a)(3) Safety training – Each hazmat employee shall receive safety training concerning—

(a)(3)(i) Emergency response information required by subpart G of part 172;

(a)(3)(ii) Measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with hazardous materials to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure; and

(a)(3)(iii) Methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, such as the proper procedures for handling packages containing hazardous materials.

a)(4) Security awareness training – Each hazmat employee must receive training that provides an awareness of security risks associated with hazardous materials transportation and methods designed to enhance transportation security. This training must also include a component covering how to recognize and respond to possible security threats. New hazmat employees must receive the security awareness training required by this paragraph within 90 days after employment.

a)(5) In-depth security training – Each hazmat employee of a person required to have a security plan in accordance with subpart I of this part who handles hazardous materials covered by the plan, performs a regulated function related to the hazardous materials covered by the plan, or is responsible for implementing the plan must be trained concerning the security plan and its implementation. Security training must include company security objectives, organizational security structure, specific security procedures, specific security duties and responsibilities for each employee, and specific actions to be taken by each employee in the event of a security breach.