In fact, it is not only supervisors and handlers who are required to get hazmat certification. It is also a must-have for all employees responsible for:

- preparing hazmat

- classifying hazardous materials on site

- packing, labeling, or marking those materials

- purchasing and selecting packages

- preparing shipping papers

- handling hazardous materials directly

- transporting hazmat from point A to point B

During this course, you will learn about types of placards, marking systems, and DOT labels for hazardous materials. There are dozens of standard identifiers out there, and you’ll get to know which one should be placed on your packages to meet specifications. With Advantage Online Training, you will have a better understanding of how different labeling systems work, and how you can minimize hazmat-related risks with the help of them.

• Determine which of the materials shipped from your site are classified as hazardous materials
• Select packages that meet DOT requirements for your hazardous materials
• Properly fill and seal packages
• Mark, label, and placard hazardous materials
• Take advantage of exceptions for limited quantities, consumer commodities, reverse logistics, and materials of trade
• Complete and certify accurate shipping papers
• Implement the 380 recent changes to the hazardous materials table
• Provide emergency instructions and ensure the safety of hazardous materials
• Comply with new requirements for emergency phone numbers, hazardous material ID numbers, and batteries
• Satisfy your DOT hazardous material security requirements