Hazmat Training: US DOT Training Rules for Shippers (49 CFR 172.704)

Hazmat training is required by law for employees, supervisors, and industry managers who are involved in shipping or transporting a hazardous material by highway, rail, air, or vessel/ocean. US DOT requires hazmat training for all "hazmat employees" in 49 CFR 172.704.
In This Video:
-Who needs DOT hazmat training? (0:33)
-What training does US DOT require for hazmat employees? (1:10)
-How often is hazmat re-training required for employees? (2:48)
If you have questions or feel uncertain about hazmat training or the hazmat shipping process for your facility or your small business, leave a comment below or contact us at Lion.com today.
Even a one-person operation shipping a consumer commodity that contains a regulated material must know and comply with all applicable US DOT hazmat shipping regulations.
Watch the full video for a clear explanation of the US Department of Transportation regulations for training of "hazmat employees" involved in shipping or transporting hazardous materials. Hazmat shippers in the US must follow detailed, confusing regulations and get every detail right to avoid rejected shipments and maximum civil penalties now approaching $100,000 per day, per violation (and increasing every year).
US DOT defines a "hazmat employee" as any employee who can affect the safety of hazardous materials transportation (49 CFR 171.8). Visit Lion.com to find out who the 49 CFR hazmat training rules apply to, and how to comply with the regulations.
Find reliable required DOT hazmat training for logistics leaders and hazmat employees that fits your learning style and schedule. Train in person, online, or with an instructor over the web (webinar). Browse course agendas or contact us for more info about hazmat training for your team at www.Lion.com/Hazmat.
For more free resources and guidance to determine who on your staff needs hazmat training, click the link for the Hazmat Training FAQ on that page.
The US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in 49 CFR Parts 171-181, et. al. is packed cover to cover with restrictions and requirements for classifying and naming hazardous materials, manufacturing and use of UN rated hazmat packaging, markings and labels that must appear on packages (bulk or non-bulk), approved hazmat labels (that meet the latest colors and specs), loading vehicles, offering hazmat placards, and filling out shipping papers with precision. Not to mention the administrative responsibilities in the HMR like recordkeeping, incident reporting, hazmat training for employees, DOT Hazmat Registration, and more!
Discover it all when Lion presents the Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) Workshop near you. Get training trusted by hazmat shippers for decades and network with other industry managers from your area who know the challenges you face, all too well. For the 2023 schedule, visit: bit.ly/3IXV5g5
Contact Lion Technology Inc. today for details about upcoming workshops, instructor-led webinars, and self-paced online courses that deliver hazmat training for shipping managers and employees at every experience and responsibility level.
Learn more: www.Lion.com/Hazmat

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