DOT Hazmat Training

What are the training options and costs?

You can join the DOT Training Fundamentals Program for unlimited use, or you can register per training session, per attendee. If you’re not a part of our DOT Training Fundamentals Program, the cost of attending a training session is $299 per attendee.

For more information, please contact us at info@oecscomply.com or call 763-417-9599.

What is the DOT hazardous materials ground shipper training?

DOT HazMat Ground Shipper training is required by the DOT (49 CFR 172.704) for all employees involved in shipping, preparing to ship, transporting or handling hazardous materials. The training must be repeated every 36 months and updated whenever there is a regulation change affecting an employee’s job duties. New employees must complete training within 90 days of starting applicable job responsibilities.

Who needs the training?

Employees who:

• Sign manifests for hazardous materials
• Load, unload, or handle hazardous materials
• Design, manufacture, fabricate, inspect, mark, maintain, recondition, repair, or test a package, container or packaging component used in transporting hazardous materials
• Prepare hazardous materials for transportation
• Are responsible for, or supervise employees responsible for, safely transporting hazardous materials
• Operate a vehicle to transport hazardous materials

How long are the sessions?

Each training session is approximately 4 hours long.

What topics will the training cover?

• DOT hazardous materials definitions
• Basic hazardous materials safety training
• DOT general awareness and familiarization
• Requirements during transport
• The hazardous materials table
• Packaging, marking, labeling and placarding requirements
• Shipping papers
• Emergency response information
• Hazardous materials security awareness