10 HAZMAT transportation training courses

These free training modules by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) introduce workers to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 171-180). They cover hazmat topics extensively — from hazmat table (HMT) to packaging, placarding, and security requirements. The modal requirements covered in this dangerous goods course are the following: air, highway, water, and rail.

It should be noted these modules do not serve as a substitute for the HMR. These are for teaching purposes only. To make sure you’re up to date on the present regulations, review the copy of the HMR and any final rules in the Federal Register.

This course is for those dealing with the labeling, packaging, and transporting of hazmats in the U.S. It gives a detailed introduction to the DOT’s HMR, CFR Title 49 Parts 171-180. As the lessons are highly technical, your workers will be pros by the end of the course. And with HAZWOPER OSHA’s 24/7 online support, you’ll surely get your money’s worth!

Here, they will undergo modal-specific training for rail, air, water, and highway transportation. To receive the certificate, workers must pass the final exam. They will also be given a Wallet ID together with a plastic wallet card in their mail upon requesting and uploading their passport-sized photographs to their training account.

This online hazmat training is perfect for beginner drivers looking to satisfy the entry-level driver training (ELDT) theory instruction requirements needed to receive a hazmat endorsement. Drivers will learn basic skill sets for the job like marking, labeling, shipping paper requirements, and more. J.J. Keller’s interactive program also features a free recordkeeping tool, so your workers can monitor all their hazmat training activities.

To fulfill the theory instruction requirements, note the following:

• The 12 mandatory courses should be administered by a school or entity belonging to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry (TPR).

• A minimum of 80 percent in the overall assessment score is required.

For those in the marine industry, Alison’s shipboard safety class emphasizes the value of conducting regular training and drills. Workers operate heavy equipment that can be unsafe if not handled properly. This hazmat transportation training, designed by the American Digital University (ADU), offers tested and proven safety regulations to prevent incidents before, after, and during passage.

Through this free course, your workers will learn about the conventions, standards, and laws affecting everyone in the marine industry. It carefully explains the logic behind the practices of transporting hazmats from one port to another. There is also a final assessment to test their knowledge of the modules covered.

This hazmat course helps workers develop familiarity with ground transportation. Its 10-step approach is fully compliant with DOT’s training requirements for hazmat shipping training so you can rest assured your workers are in good hands. The course offers real-world industry cases to simulate potential scenarios, combined with interactive exercises to keep them motivated.

For more than 25 years, Eduwhere has maintained its status as one of the leaders in online compliance training. They continually give exceptional courses to prepare your workers for any scenario. Upon completion, your workers will receive a wallet card, a scoresheet, and a hazmat transportation certification which includes the trainer’s name and address.

CHEMTREC's hazmat transportation training is great for beginners looking to understand the regulations and responsibilities of handling hazardous materials. This course tackles the transport chain, general packing requirements, and hazmat classifications.

Its online platform allows you to take the course at your own pace. No more delaying essential training due to conflicting schedules! Workers have 12 months to access the lessons and will be awarded a certificate upon course completion.

Lion gives your workers DOT hazmat training to arm them for bulk and non-bulk shipments via ground transports. This dangerous goods course offers a comprehensive approach to make sure the training is 100% compliant with the 49 CFR HMR.

Note that new hazmat employees are required by the U.S. DOT to undergo training within 90 days from their hiring date. Whether you’re new to the industry or armed with years of hazmat experience, Lion’s training course can meet your needs. Workers will immediately receive a certification upon completion.

With this expertly designed training course, workers of cargo or passenger planes in the United States will learn how to properly pack, prepare, and separate hazmats. They will also study the DOT requirements as stated in Subparts A, B, and C of the HMR Part 175.

By the end of the hazmat course, your workers will develop a mastery of the various packaging requirements for air transport, guidelines for reporting incidents, and the distinct responsibilities of the shipper and air carrier. With OSHA Campus, you can rest easy as their online courses are validated in all 50 states.

With this Mitti (by SafetyCulture) course, your workers will learn how to store, handle, and transport dangerous goods. Particularly, chemicals and the proper way to classify, label, and pack them. Keep your workers engaged through the course’s gamification feature. Watch them tap, swipe, and drag their way through interactive quizzes and questions.

This dangerous goods course also covers OSHA’s guidelines on hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER). Taking in all these chunks of information can seem daunting, but don’t worry because each lesson can be finished in under 10 minutes. Through microlearning, the course is split into small, digestible increments. So no more fighting short attention spans!