Hazardous Materials

Program Description:
Classes train workforce participants in the practices, principles and requirements associated with packaging, marking and transporting Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat). This training is required to ship any dangerous goods by land, air or water.

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all students that attend a training session and successfully pass the knowledge assessments. These courses satisfy all initial and continuing education requirements.

Certificates Available:

• Hazardous Materials Land Transportation (49CFR) 

Career Outlook:

Haz-Mat certified workforce participants are in high demand, due to the nature of the job function and potential penalty for non-compliance. Persons that possess a Haz-Mat certification will be well positioned to obtain employment in positions related to:

• Workplace Safety
• Shipping and Receiving
• Picking and Packing
• Transportation

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying Dangerous Goods
• UN Hazard Classes
• Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Enforcement of the Regulations
• Specific Job Function Requirements
• Using a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Packaging, Marking and Transporting Dangerous Goods