Hazmat/Security Awareness Training Course

Training is the best means of preventing, or reducing, hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents in transportation that are caused by human error. Receiving the required training enhances employee safety and security, and increases employee productivity and skills. 


This course is broken down into 3 parts. 

  1. Video training
  2. Reading
  3. Quiz


You must score at least 60% to pass this course.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE Hazmat/Security PROGRAM

Make yourselves aware of the types of hazard materials you may be exposed to.

Train employees to prevent security risks to all hazardous materials

Provide employees with the proper training to ensure they can safely perform their job.

What is Security Awareness Training

 Hazmat: Security Awareness Training is designed to introduce hazmat employees to security risks associated with the hazmat transportation process and ways to enhance security, as well as how to spot a possible security threat and respond appropriately. 

Security Awareness VIDEO

Function Specific Training-Loading/Unloading Hazardous Waste

(A.) Packages secured in a motor vehicle. Any package containing any hazardous material, not permanently attached to a motor vehicle, must be secured against shifting, including relative motion between packages, within the vehicle on which it is being transported, under conditions normally incident to transportation.

(B.) Each package containing a hazardous material bearing package orientation markings prescribed in § 172.312 of this subchapter must be loaded on a transport vehicle  in accordance with such markings and must remain in the correct position indicated by the markings during transportation.

(C.) No smoking while loading or unloading. Smoking on or about any motor vehicle while loading or unloading any Class 1 (explosive), Class 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable solid), Class 5 (oxidizing), or Division 2.1 (flammable gas) materials is forbidden.

(D.) Keep fire away, loading and unloading. Extreme care shall be taken in the loading or unloading of any Class 1 (explosive), Class 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable solid), Class 5 (oxidizing), or Division 2.1 (flammable gas) materials into or from any motor vehicle to keep fire away and to prevent persons in the vicinity from smoking, lighting matches, or carrying any flame or lighted cigar, pipe, or cigarette.

(E.) Handbrake set while loading and unloading. No hazardous material shall be loaded into or on, or unloaded from, any motor vehicle unless the handbrake be securely set and all other reasonable precautions be taken to prevent motion of the motor vehicle during such loading or unloading process.

(F.) Use of tools, loading and unloading. No tools which are likely to damage the effectiveness of the closure of any package or other container, or likely adversely to affect such package or container, shall be used for the loading or unloading of any Class 1 (explosive) material or other dangerous article.


Important: For Example, Acetone and Thinner must be clearly labeled/marked and stored in a container that is immovable with the lids tightly secured. 





Safety Training: Chemical Information and Accident Avoidanc

 

  • Carefully read the ingredient list of any product or chemical you use. Study your SDS Binder. The label will also tell you how to use the proper protective equipment, how to handle the chemicals, and how to respond to emergencies. The label will tell you if the substance is flammable, corrosive, or may cause cancer. It will also state whether you should use eye protection, gloves, or other equipment.
  • Make sure to use your Personal Protective Equipment during all required times. 
  • Be aware of the hazardous materials you come in contact with. Learn about the specific characteristics and dangers. 
  • Follow safe procedures thoroughly when you handle hazardous material. Don't take shortcuts.
  • Handle, store, and get rid of hazardous materials safely and according to approved procedures. Never pour them down sewers or drains.
  • Don't mix or combine hazardous materials unless you know you can do so safely. Many products can cause violent reactions or release poisonous fumes when combined.
  • Always carry chemicals in approved/labeled containers.
  • Always wash your hands after using any unsafe material.
  • Store materials properly, as directed on their labels. Flammable chemicals should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight. 

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