DOT Hazmat Transportation – Carrier Requirements (Air)

Governing regulations

This DOT Hazmat Transportation Carrier Requirements (Air) course, which is conducted through online mode, follows modal–specific training needs suitable for 49 CFR 175 and Part 172, Subpart H of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

Course Overview

This online course offers students with a complete analysis of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations with respect to air cargo transportation. Students get to know basic concepts of rules and regulations and safe practices followed while handling hazardous goods while transporting via airplane. They will also learn the nuances of how to identify, label, mark, package and placard different types of dangerous substances.

Who Must Take this Course?

According to the DOT, an air carrier company which follows HMR, will not be able to transport hazardous goods by air to any destination (intra-state, inter-state or international destinations) until all of their employees involved in transportation are trained and tested as per 175.20 and 172.700-704 regulations. Newly recruited employees are required to undergo initial training within 90 days of joining to perform Hazmat related responsibilities. Till the time the new workers are trained to the satisfactory level, the hazardous material handling employees will have to work under the supervision of experts.

Course Format

Our DOT Hazmat Transportation Carrier Requirements (Air) Training course follows the pattern – providing course content, audio, graphics, self check questions, and the final exam.
Upon successful completion each student will receive Hard copy of completion certificate and can print a wallet card

Continuing education credits?

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) for completing this course.

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