Shipping Infectious Substances (IATA and DOT)
Transportation
Training
Provided by Online Training Directory
This course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials, with an emphasis on infectious substances. Our 7 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing a hazardous material for shipment. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations, including HM-215D. The course meets the requirements for training as specified in 49 CFR 172 Subpart H, including testing of participants. This course does not cover driver training as required for each hazmat employee who will operate a motor vehicle. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to, depending on how much time you can devote to it. Note that we have set a 90 day access period to the course with further extensions up to 6 months if needed. It is always a best practice to take your time and make sure that you understand each lesson in full detail. Complete in as little as 8 hours.
Who should take this course: Anyone who... -Prepares hazardous materials for transportation; Selects packaging or packages hazardous materials; -Completes a shipper`s declaration or other paperwork associated with the transport of hazardous materials; -Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials; -Is responsible for safety of transporting hazardous materials; -Operates a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials. Topics include: -General awareness and familiarization -Identification of hazardous materials -Packaging operations -Marking and labeling -Shipping papers -Federal Register update
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Shipping Infectious Substances (IATA and DOT)
Outcomes
Upon completion of this online course, participants should be able to: -locate and use the Federal hazardous materials regulations; properly label and mark hazardous material containers for shipment; -complete Bill of Lading for hazardous materials; -select proper packaging for hazardous materials; -develop appropriate emergency response information to accompany shipments.
Assessment
This course is intended to be completed at your own pace. Although not required, we suggest taking the modules in the order they are presented, particularly if you are new to hazardous materials transportation. Each module contains text explaining the federal regulatory requirements with links to external web resources. And again, while not required, we suggest you explore each link to gain a better understanding of proper transportation of hazardous materials. At the end of each module you will find a link to the exam for that module. Each user is required to complete the exam for each module to demonstrate participation in the course. Each exam is a series of multiple choice questions. After selecting your answers for all questions in the exam, you must click the submit button to score the exam and record your results. You may take an exam as many times as you wish. While there is no passing score requirement for this course, we suggest you use the exams to assess your understanding of the regulations. Upon completion of the course, you will mailed a certificate of participation.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Transportation Background Training Requirements Other Regulatory Entities Definitions Penalties for Non-compliance The Compliance Process Exam 1 Module 2 Identifying Hazardous Materials Step 1: Identify and Classify the material Classes 1-9 Infectious Substances & Risk Groups Step 2 Select the Proper Shipping Name DOT IATA Classification Flow Chart Exam 2 Module 3 Preparing Hazardous Materials for Shipment Step 3. Choosing an Authorized Package Ground Air State and Operator Variations Exceptions and Materials of Trade Steps 4 and 5: Apply the Required Markings and Labels Labeling Marking Exam 3 Module 4 Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Step 6 Preparing a Shipping Paper (49 CFR 172.202) Bill of Lading Shipper''''''''''''''''s Declaration of Dangerous Goods Air Waybill Step 7 Emergency Response Information (49 CFR 172.600) Exam 4
Contact Hours: 8
Upon completion of this online course, participants should be able to: -locate and use the Federal hazardous materials regulations; properly label and mark hazardous material containers for shipment; -complete Bill of Lading for hazardous materials; -select proper packaging for hazardous materials; -develop appropriate emergency response information to accompany shipments.
Assessment
This course is intended to be completed at your own pace. Although not required, we suggest taking the modules in the order they are presented, particularly if you are new to hazardous materials transportation. Each module contains text explaining the federal regulatory requirements with links to external web resources. And again, while not required, we suggest you explore each link to gain a better understanding of proper transportation of hazardous materials. At the end of each module you will find a link to the exam for that module. Each user is required to complete the exam for each module to demonstrate participation in the course. Each exam is a series of multiple choice questions. After selecting your answers for all questions in the exam, you must click the submit button to score the exam and record your results. You may take an exam as many times as you wish. While there is no passing score requirement for this course, we suggest you use the exams to assess your understanding of the regulations. Upon completion of the course, you will mailed a certificate of participation.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Transportation Background Training Requirements Other Regulatory Entities Definitions Penalties for Non-compliance The Compliance Process Exam 1 Module 2 Identifying Hazardous Materials Step 1: Identify and Classify the material Classes 1-9 Infectious Substances & Risk Groups Step 2 Select the Proper Shipping Name DOT IATA Classification Flow Chart Exam 2 Module 3 Preparing Hazardous Materials for Shipment Step 3. Choosing an Authorized Package Ground Air State and Operator Variations Exceptions and Materials of Trade Steps 4 and 5: Apply the Required Markings and Labels Labeling Marking Exam 3 Module 4 Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Step 6 Preparing a Shipping Paper (49 CFR 172.202) Bill of Lading Shipper''''''''''''''''s Declaration of Dangerous Goods Air Waybill Step 7 Emergency Response Information (49 CFR 172.600) Exam 4
Contact Hours: 8
About The Training Provider: Online Training Directory
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