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DOT HazMat General Awareness – Employee Training

What Is eTraining's DOT HazMat General Awareness — Employee Training Course?

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eTraining’s DOT HazMat General Awareness course is a comprehensive online training program designed for hazmat employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. The course is compliant with the HazMat regulation 49 CFR 172 and 173, and includes function-specific standards for Highway, Air, Rail, and Water transportation, as well as mandatory security requirements.

The Federal hazardous materials transportation law requires the training of all hazmat employees. The purpose of this training is to increase a hazmat employee’s safety awareness and to be an essential element in reducing hazmat incidents. Initial training of new hazmat employees, or an employee who changes job functions, must be completed within 90 days of employment or change in job function.

Recurrent training is required at least once every three years. The three-year period begins on the actual date of training. Relevant training received from a previous employer or source may be used to satisfy the requirements provided a current record of training is obtained from the previous employer or other sources.

At approximately 7 hours in length, the course is 100% online, fully self-paced, and completely narrated by a real human. It contains interactivity, animation, video, and testing, and is accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

$159.00
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • Hazard Classes and Divisions
  • Packing Groups and Label Codes
  • The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) Breakdown
  • Shipping Papers
  • Requirements and Procedures for Marking & Labeling
  • Placarding Placement, Visibility, Design, and Requirements
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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

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Everything included with your DOT HazMat General Awareness – Employee Training training.

  • ✓Downloadable ResourcesIncludes guides such as: Developing a HazMat Training Program, HazMat Transportation Requirements, Emergency Response Guidebook, DOT Chart 16 (Marking, Labeling & Placarding), and Bulk Shipment Guide.
  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the DOT HazMat General Awareness – Employee Training.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
49 CFR (FMCSA/DOT)
Course Duration
7 hours
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Price Match
eTraining will beat any competitor’s price + $10

Who Should Take the DOT HazMat General Awareness – Employee Training?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Hazmat employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials
  • ✓Shipping and receiving personnel who handle hazardous materials shipments
  • ✓Warehouse workers who store or manage hazardous materials inventory
  • ✓Drivers and transportation workers transporting hazardous materials by highway, air, rail, or water
  • ✓New hazmat employees who must complete initial training within 90 days of employment
  • ✓Employees who have changed job functions involving hazardous materials
  • ✓Workers requiring recurrent hazmat training (required every 3 years)
  • ✓Safety managers and compliance officers overseeing hazmat operations

Industries That Require DOT HazMat General Awareness – Employee Training

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Freight and logistics companies transporting hazardous materials
  • ✓Chemical manufacturing and distribution
  • ✓Petroleum and oil and gas transportation
  • ✓Warehousing and distribution centers handling hazardous goods
  • ✓Airlines and air cargo operations
  • ✓Railroad and rail freight carriers
  • ✓Marine and maritime shipping operations
  • ✓Pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution
  • ✓Agricultural product transportation
  • ✓Waste management and hazardous waste hauling
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the DOT HazMat General Awareness – Employee Training.

  DOT HazMat General Awareness training is a comprehensive safety education program required under federal hazardous materials transportation law. It is compliant with the HazMat regulation 49 CFR 172 and 173, and covers hazard classes and divisions, shipping papers, marking, labeling, placarding, and mandatory security requirements. The training includes function-specific standards for Highway, Air, Rail, and Water transportation. Upon completion, participants receive a personalized certificate of completion.
   Federal hazardous materials transportation law requires the training of all hazmat employees. This includes anyone involved in the transportation, shipping, receiving, handling, or storage of hazardous materials. Initial training must be completed within 90 days of employment or a change in job function. A new employee may perform hazmat job functions before completing training only under the direct supervision of a properly trained hazmat employee.
  The course is approximately 7 hours in length. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it over multiple sessions at your convenience. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can pause and resume at any time.
   Recurrent training is required at least once every three years. The three-year period begins on the actual date of training. Relevant training received from a previous employer or other source may be used to satisfy the requirements, provided a current record of training is obtained from the previous employer or source.
   The course covers hazard classes and divisions, packing groups and label codes, the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), shipping papers, requirements and procedures for marking and labeling, and placarding placement, visibility, design, and requirements. The course is broken into 10 units covering the Hazardous Materials Table, shipping papers, marking and labeling, placarding, and function-specific standards for Highway, Air, Rail, and Water transportation, along with mandatory security requirements.
   You must score 70% or better on the final exam to pass. Knowledge check quizzes throughout the 10 units help prepare you for the final. After passing, you can immediately print a personalized certificate with your name, the course title, the date taken, and a certificate number that can be used for verification.
  Yes. eTraining's DOT HazMat General Awareness course is 100% online and fully self-paced. The course is completely narrated by a real human and contains interactivity, animation, video, and photos. It is accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device.
   Yes. The course includes downloadable reference resources for you to keep and use, including A Guide to Developing a HazMat Training Program, HazMat Transportation Requirements, The Emergency Response Guidebook, Transporting Agricultural Products Safely, DOT Chart 16 - Markings, Labeling and Placarding Guide, Bulk Shipment Guide, How to Safely Send Batteries, and more helpful links and documents.
   Yes. Relevant training received from a previous employer or other source may be used to satisfy the DOT HazMat training requirements, provided a current record of training is obtained from the previous employer or source. The three-year recurrent training period begins on the actual date of the original training.
   The course is compliant with the HazMat regulation 49 CFR 172 and 173, and includes function-specific standards for Highway, Air, Rail, and Water transportation, as well as mandatory security requirements. These regulations fall under the Federal hazardous materials transportation law, which is the statute pertaining to the transportation of hazmat in the United States.
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