DOT HM126F: Safe Work Practices

Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Introduction
Recognizing hazardous materials
Shipping Paper information
MSDS information
Shipping, Handling, and Transportation
Safe shipping procedures
Transportation safety procedures
Safe delivery handling procedures
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection
Hand protection
Respiratory protection
Emergency Response Information
Required shipper information and training
Guidebook information
Dealing with Emergencies
Fire fighting procedures
Spill procedures
First Aid procedures
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Employ information on hazardous materials
Identify if a material is hazardous.
Locate specific hazard information.
Provide required Shipping Paper information.
Identify MSDS information.
Explain who needs hazardous material training.
Practice proper Hazmat shipping and handling
Use correct containers and documentation for shipping.
Practice safe storage and shipping of materials.
Identify unacceptable containers.
Identify safe handling procedures for materials.
Identify procedures for safe transportation of materials.
Employ the appropriate PPE for Hazmat materials
Identify appropriate eye protection.
Identify appropriate hand protection.
Identify appropriate respiratory protection.
Locate information on PPE requirements.
Know other forms of personal protection.
Use appropriate Hazmat emergency responses
Describe required Hazmat information and training.
Use the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
Practice appropriate Hazmat emergency procedures
Recognize the PASS fire fighting method.
Describe hazardous spill procedures.
Apply procedures for skin and eye contact.
Identify proper first aid procedures.