Course Description
This live online DOT Hazardous Materials Training is an instructor-led course that provides the required training for employees to prepare and offer hazardous materials for shipment by ground transportation methods. The course covers a step-by-step approach to ensure full compliance with the DOT 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This includes a general awareness of the regulations; function specific protocols; safety and emergency response requirements; and security awareness. This training will increase the safety awareness for those employees responsible for preparing or shipping hazardous materials and will be an essential element in reducing hazmat incidents and regulatory citations. After completion of the online DOT Hazardous Materials training, a certification will be issued.
Industries/Applications Needing DOT 49 CFR Certification:
– Transport Companies: Operators moving hazardous materials by road, rail, air, or water.
– Manufacturers/Distributors: Businesses producing or shipping regulated materials like chemicals, gases, or batteries.
– Shipping and Freight: Companies managing logistics of hazmat transportation.
– Health and Safety (EHS): Professionals responsible for regulatory compliance in handling dangerous goods.
Your Presenter
Beverly Kershner has over 30 years’ experience in the practice and management of environmental initiatives at both the corporate and facility level. She oversees the successful planning and delivery of environmental projects and has extensive experience in environmental permitting and reporting, groundwater investigations, hazardous waste management and EPA, as well as state regulation compliance. Bev has thirteen years’ experience assisting organizations with all aspects of the ISO 14001 environmental management systems certification process. This includes readiness assessments, program development and internal auditing and facility specific procedure training. She is a skilled trainer and specializes in RCRA, DOT, IATA and IMDG compliance training for a variety of industry sectors.