JJ Keller HAZMAT Training

After the course, learners will have a better understanding of these important Hazmat topics:

General Awareness:

• Describe what information on the hazmat table is needed to determine if a material is hazardous
• Recognize the hazard classes and divisions on the hazmat table
• Recognize examples of a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, elevated-temperature material, and limited quantity material
• Identify the purpose of shipping papers, markings, labels, and placards

Hazmat Training: Safety:

• Identify the emergency response information that needs to be provided for a hazmat shipment
• Describe where the emergency response phone number needs to be located and how it needs to be monitored
• Describe where the carrier’s contact information needs to be located and who needs to use it

Security Awareness:

• Recognize the importance of hazmat security and potential security threats
• Identify ways to reduce the risk of security threats
• Identify suspicious behaviors
• Describe how to report suspicious activity

Highway Transportation:

• Explain what additional licensing and registration requirements are necessary before transporting hazmat
• Decide what hazmat documentation is needed and where to store it during transport
• Take precautions to keep your cargo safe and secure during transport
• Discuss what you, the driver, will do in the event of a hazmat incident or accident

 Labeling:

• Explain labeling specifications and requirements
• Identify hazmat labeling and describe what each label means

 Lithium Batteries:

• Determine proper shipping requirements for lithium batteries
• Identify appropriate packaging for transport
• Recognize which marking and labels are required
• Explain when shipping papers must be completed

Loading, Unloading, and Load Segregation:

• Apply loading and unloading requirements for safe hazmat handling
• Navigate the segregation and compatibility tables to determine proper strategies for the storage and transportation of hazardous materials

Marking:

• Explain marking specifications and requirements for both non-bulk and bulk packaging
• Identify hazmat markings and describe what each marking means

Packaging:

• Identify the manufacturer’s markings on a hazmat packaging and describe what each code means
• Explain how to select appropriate hazmat packaging

Placarding:

• Explain placarding specifications and requirements
• Identify hazmat placarding and describe what each placard means

Reporting an Incident:

• Explain when and how to report a hazmat incident via telephone
• Identify when and how to submit a written incident report to PHMSA

Shipping Papers:

• Explain the importance of shipping papers and how to fill them out
• Identify shipping paper retention requirements

The Hazardous Materials Table:

• Explain what the hazmat table is and why it is important in the hazmat transportation process
• Navigate the hazmat table to verify information regarding hazardous materials

Course Length

4 – 6 hours

Target Audience

• All hazmat employees, in all industries, who are responsible for any aspect of shipping or transporting hazardous materials

Certification Period

 2 years.

Scheduling

The class is conducted in-person at your specified location, provided there is a minimum of five participants registered. A travel fee may apply, depending on the location, based on zip code.

To schedule a class, please contact our office at 813.420.5891. Our administrative team will provide you with an estimate within 24 hours and help you arrange your class.