What are the DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training Requirements?

What are the DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training Requirements?



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Kyle Knebel – President/Compliance Education Specialist

 

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Training Requirements According to PHSMA It's the Law! Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Subpart H, §172.700-172.704 (Formerly Docket HM-126F) PHMSA amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in conformance with amendments to the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law that required DOT to regulate the training of all hazardous materials (hazmat) employees. Training which meets these requirements will increase a hazmat employee's safety awareness and be an essential element in reducing hazmat incidents.

Training and the Hazmat Law The Federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.), is the basic statute regulating the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) in the United States. This law requires the training of ALL hazmat employees. The purpose is to increase a hazmat employee's safety awareness and be an essential element in reducing hazmat incidents. The Hazardous Materials regulations (HMR) include training requirements in several sections of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as follows: GENERAL § 173.1 SPECIFIC § 172.704 MODAL Air § 175.20 Vessel § 176.13 Highway §§ 177.800, 177.816   Each Hazmat Employer Must train and test certify develop and retain records of current training (inclusive of preceding three years) for each hazmat employee (during the period of employment and 90 days thereafter) Training Must Include General awareness/familiarization Function-specific, training Safety Security awareness In-depth security training, if a security plan is required Driver training (for each hazmat employee who will operate a motor vehicle)   Initial Training A new employee, or an employee who changes job functions, may perform hazmat job functions before completing training, provided: the employee does so under the direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgeable hazmat employee; and the hazmat training is 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 other source may be used to satisfy the requirements, provided a current record of training is obtained from the previous employer or source (i.e., OSHA, EPA, and other Federal or international agencies.) Training must address components specified in 172.704(a) of the HMR to be considered applicable.   Training Records Must Include Hazmat employee's name Completion date of most recent training Training Materials (Copy, description, or location) Name and address of hazmat trainer Certification that the hazmat employee has been trained and tested. Need to find DOT HAZMAT Training? Visit  http://SafetyHelpers.com for class listings.

Why do I need HAZWOPER certification?

Why do I need HAZWOPER Certification?

Reasons to Get Your HAZWOPER Certification

Modern times have produced a wealth of modern problems, and as a result, America has a high demand for individuals who know how to handle hazardous waste.  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification prepares you for a job where hazardous waste is regularly present.

Protect Yourself Others

There is a reason why OSHA requires HAZWOPER certification for workplaces with a great deal of hazardous waste: Properly training employees lessens the likelihood of injury.  Just as employers wouldn’t want employees operating heavy equipment or forklifts without training, they wouldn’t want employees regularly working close to hazardous waste without HAZWOPER certification.  If you are HAZWOPER certified, then your employer will be able to update you on any new hazards and you’ll be able to fully comprehend that information and use it effectively.

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Every year, the accidental spill of toxic waste provides clean up jobs to HAZWOPER certified individuals.  Many power plants, waste storage, and waste disposal sites need HAZWOPER certified technicians as well.  To qualify for even more jobs, seek DOT HAZMAT Transportation training, as some jobs require HAZMAT Shippers with HAZWOPER certification.

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DOT Converts HAZMAT Transportation Permits into Federal Regulations

DOT Converts HAZMAT Transportation Permits into Federal Regulations

“This rulemaking is another step in incorporating tested transportation technologies and operations from longstanding special permits into the regulations, promoting safety and streamlining our processes,” said PHMSA Administrator Cynthia Quarterman.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently announced its efforts to improve the safe transport of hazardous materials by incorporating the provisions of six widely used cargo tank special permits into Federal Hazardous Materials regulations. The agency hopes the new regulation will cut down on thousands of special permit applications each year.

The special permits incorporated into regulations have long established safety records. Like all special permits, these were used to approve processes for hazmat transport not explicitly spelled out in PHMSA regulations. Over years, the practices approved in these permits became commonplace and were proven safe.

“President Obama asked us to find ways to make our government better for the people of the United States,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Getting rid of this cumbersome process will maintain safety and save businesses and the government both time and money.”

“This rulemaking is another step in incorporating tested transportation technologies and operations from longstanding special permits into the regulations, promoting safety and streamlining our processes,” said PHMSA Administrator Cynthia Quarterman.

Streamlining the hazardous materials special permit and approvals process is a major priority for PHMSA. Last year, the Department released an Action Plan to improve PHMSA’s safety oversight, processes, procedures, and policies for its hazardous materials special permits and approvals program.

Listed below are the six special permits that will be incorporated into the Hazardous Materials Regulations pertaining to the shipment of certain hazardous materials in cargo tanks.

Two of the special permits cover hazardous materials mounted on farm trucks used exclusively for agricultural purposes:

- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- Liquid soil pesticide (toxic substances)
- One special permit covers the transportation of hazardous materials used for striping roads.
- One special permit authorizes private motor carrier companies to transport propane tanks most commonly used for home heating and cooking.
- Two special permits address nurse tanks:
- The first covers the transportation of nurse tanks securely mounted on field trucks.
- The second authorizes the use of the nurse tanks carrying anhydrous ammonia under certain conditions when the tanks are missing or have illegible identification plates.
- The final rule is available on PHMSA’s website at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/.


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