1. Hazardous Material Training
This training should be used in
To be used with additional training resources. This training does not meet all the requirement of hazardous material regulations.
5/29/19

2. What does this course cover?
Define a Hazardous Material
Training Requirements
Hazard Classification
Incident Reporting
Function Specific Office Staff & Drivers
Security Risks & Security Plan
What does this course cover?

3. Defining Hazardous Material
The definition of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS includes those materials designated by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation as posing an unreasonable threat to the public and the environment.
The term "Hazardous Materials" includes all of the following:
(1) Hazardous Substances,
(2) Hazardous Wastes
(3) Marine Pollutants
(4) Elevated Temperature Material
(5) Materials identified in , and (6) Materials meeting the definitions contained in Part 173.

4. Training Requirements for In-House Staff and Drivers:
General Awareness/Familiarization
Function-Specific
Safety
Security Awareness & Security Plan
Training Requirements for In-House Staff and Drivers:

5. Hazardous Material Classification
Class 1 – Explosives
Class 2 – Gases
Class 3 – Flammable or Combustible Liquid
Class 4 – Flammable Solid
Class 5 – Oxidizer or Organic Peroxide
Class 6 – Poison
Class 7 – Radio Active
Class 8 – Corrosive
Class 9 – Miscellaneous
ORM- D – Other Materials
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6. In-house Staff – Function Specific Training
Office staff are required to be trained regarding their jobs and hazardous materials. Please do the following:
Verify drivers who are dispatched a load have proper endorsements to haul hazardous material.
Maintain records of all hazardous material shipments for three years after the date of the shipment.
Keep shipping papers secure from staff and visitors.
Understand and have access to a emergency response book.
Track driver location and delivery time.
Do not share hazardous material load information with non responsible staff members or outside individuals.
Read and understand the security plan.
In-house Staff – Function Specific Training
This should be customized to the company staff and drivers.

7. Company Incident Reporting
When does a company have to report a hazardous material spill?
All incidents that meet the following criteria must be reported in the first 12 hours
1. As a direct result of the spill
A person is killed
Person is sent to the hospital
Evacuation of the general public for more than 1 hour
One or more transportation arterials is closed from more than 1 hour
A flight path is altered
A radioactive or infectious substance is spilled
A marine pollutant exceeding 450 liters (119 gallons)

8. Company Incident Reporting Continued
Report to National Response Center at
Provide the following information:
Name of reporter
Name and address of person represented by reporter
Phone number where reporter can be contacted
Date, time, location of the incident
The extent of the injury if any
Class or division along with proper shipping name and quantity if available
A written hazardous material report is also required. Section of the federal regulations.

9. Drivers – Function Specific Training
Secure load and double check placarding requirements at time of pickup.
Keep shipping papers within reach and with your Emergency Response information.
Watch for damaged placard and replace if needed.
Check in with your dispatcher regularly to confirm location and delivery times.
Keep equipment in good working order.
Conduct a pre-trip and post trip for all loads. Report chassis that are not violation free.
Keep windows up and doors locked while transporting hazardous
materials.
Report incidents or accidents to dispatch immediately.

10. Security
All drivers and staff that handle hazardous materials are required to understand the importance of security.
Drivers should check in periodically with dispatch.
Report suspicious activity
Including disgruntled employees
Anyone looking nervous or agitated
Do not give access to anyone without proper identification
Do not give information to strangers or answer questions from strangers about the hazardous materials.
Understand restricted routes
Tunnels and bridges
Railroad tracks
Lakes, rivers, dams
High density populated areas
Anywhere hazmat could be ignited

11. Security Risks – Driver Checklist
At the beginning of each load a driver should
Verify paperwork
Check emergency response information
Accept only properly packaged labeled, and marked for transport hazardous material cargo.
Supervise load and lock of trailer when possible
Plan quickest safest route with the least stops.

12. Thank You