H1u—HazMat Shipping/Handling Basics with General Safety & Security Training

Subscriber price: $247.00, Non-subscriber price: $320.00
Estimated total study time: 18 hours 16 minutes

This is a general purpose introductory course for anyone involved with the shipment and handling of dangerous goods. It teaches basic requirements common to both international and U.S. DOT rules. It is designed for use as stand-alone HazMat general awareness, security awareness and general safety training for employees with limited hazmat responsibilities (e.g., cargo handlers).

Reality of Dangerous Goods—They're Dangerous!

Dangerous goods are part of our everyday life - at work, in our home and many places we visit. This lesson will help you recognize what must be handled as dangerous goods when commercially transported.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 3 minutes)

Introduction
Dangerous Goods are DANGEROUS!
- Dangerous Goods Incidents Occur Daily, Many through Human Negligence
  - Accidents Happen!
  - Dangerous Goods Incidents and Accidents
  - Example of Dangerous Goods Incident Statistics
- Really Bad Things Do Happen with Dangerous Goods
  - ValuJet Crash
  - Aircraft Fires and Crashes Caused by Batteries
  - Sea Elegance - Durban - October 2003
  - Railcar Spills Herbicide into River
  - Trucks Most Frequently Involved in Dangerous Goods Incidents
- Terrorists and Dangerous Goods
- Dangerous Goods Training Requirement
- Dangerous Goods Security Provisions and Training; High Consequence DG
Making the Risks Seem Real! (Personal Safety Motivation)
- Physical "Hands-On" Experience
- Drawing on Related Personal Experiences—Symptoms

The Law & Regulations

This lesson provides an overview of the different, though complimentary, sets of rules governing the shipment of dangerous goods internationally and in the U.S.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours 15 minutes)

Introduction
Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations
- Multiple Sets of Dangerous Goods Regulations
- National DGRs (National Variations)
- Overview of International Dangerous Goods Regulations
  - General
  - Applicability of Dangerous Goods Regulations
- The IMDG Code (Vessel Shipment for Dangerous Goods)
- ICAO Technical Instructions (Air Shipment of Dangerous Goods)
- European ADR (Road), RID (Rail) and ADN (inland waterway) Dangerous Goods Regulations
- International vs. National Dangerous Goods Regulations ("National Variations")
- Reciprocal Arrangements for Trans-border Shipment of Dangerous Goods
- Which Regulations Apply to Multimodal Transportation?

International Standards for Dangerous Goods Classification and Packaging

In this lesson you will learn about international standards for the uniform classification of dangerous goods by type of hazard (hazard class and division) and degree of danger (packaging group). You will also learn about packaging requirements under the UN Performance Oriented Packaging (UN POP) standards.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 28 minutes)

Introduction
What Makes a Shipment Subject to "Dangerous Goods" Regulations?
- Dangerous Goods Defined
- Identification of Dangerous Goods
- Determining "Applicable" Dangerous Goods Regulations
Determining What Products and Materials are Classified as Dangerous Goods (Overview)
- Step 1 – Refer to the Dangerous Goods List
- Step 2 – Determining the UN Number and Hazard Class for Mixtures and Solutions
- Suspicious Your Product is Regulated, But Can't Find It in the Dangerous Goods List?
Introduction to Hazard Classes/Divisions
Classification by Degree of Danger (Packing Group)

Hazard Communication

This lesson the shipper's responsibility for attaching a hazard label, and a warning label of required, to dangerous goods packages, along with specific information about the product and transaction parties.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 12 minutes)

Introduction

Hazard Communication, cont.

This lesson continues with dangerous goods package marking requirements, including manufacturer's specifications, goods shipped under limited quantity and excepted quantity provisions, sample materials and overpacks.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 14 minutes)

Introduction

Shipper's Declaration and Certification

This lesson covers the shipper's responsibility to properly document the shipment via a shipper's declaration and certification.

(Estimated study time: 6 minutes)

Introduction

Transportation Carrier Dangerous Goods Documentation

This lesson addresses documentation required by a transportation carrier when transporting dangerous goods.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 18 minutes)

Introduction

Dangerous Goods Vehicle Loading/Transfer Requirements

This lesson provides an overview of responsibilities of shipper and transportation carrier(s) with respect to loading of trucks, intermodal containers, rail cars and handling of high-risk cargo at ocean terminals.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 33 minutes)

Introduction
Dangerous Goods Vehicle/Container Loading Responsibilities
- General
  - Hazardous Material Employees
  - Cargo Segregation
  - Dangerous Goods Stowage Requirements Vary by Transport Mode
  - Placards
  - Vehicle/Container Packing Certificate
    - Visual Container Inspection Required Before Loading Dangerous Goods
    - CPC Responsibility and Information Requirements
- Loading Supervision by Fire Marshal

Infectious Substances – U.S. "Hazmat Employee(s)" Qualification

This lesson covers two topics:

Shipment of infectious substances, and,
U.S. DOT requirements for training of personnel performing tasks associated with the shipment of hazardous materials, including preparation and packaging of materials, documentation, "offering" HAZMAT to a transportation carrier and carrier responsibilities.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 30 minutes)

Introduction
Shipping Requirements for Infectious Substances
- Overview – General Concern with Infections Substances
- Classification of Known or Suspected Infectious Substances
- Shipment of Patient Specimens
- Infectious Substances, Patient Specimens and Body Parts that are Not Dangerous Goods
- Packaging of Infectious and Biological Substances
  - Packaging of Infectious Substances, Category A
  - Packaging of Patient Specimens and Infectious Substances, Category B
- Documentation of Infectious Substances
- Shipment of Other Bio-hazardous Materials
  - Biological Products, Cultures
  - Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms and Organisms
  - Medical or Clinical Wastes (MW)
  - Infected Live Animals
General "Hazmat Employee" Requirements
- Responsibility for Employee Training and Certification
Responsibilities/Tasks for Which Hazmat Certification is Required

Hazmat Security Awareness

This lesson addresses cargo security concerns arising from both traditional and terrorists threats, and security measures to counter these threats.

This lesson and the next, when completed, fulfill the "security awareness" training required for employer certification as a "hazmat employee" under 49 CFR 172.704(a)(4).

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 22 minutes)

Introduction
Preventing Terrorist Use of Commercial Transportation
HMR Security Requirements
DOT HAZMAT Security Training; Relationship to Other USG-Mandated Security Training
Security Awareness
- DOT Security Awareness Training Requirement
- Particular Security Concerns as a Hazmat Offeror or Carrier
  - General
  - HAZMAT Security Plan Required for Shipments of Interest to Terrorists
U.S. Hazardous Materials Security Plans—General
- Hazardous Materials for which a Security Plan is Required
- Key Security Goals for Transportation of Hazmat
- Dangerous Goods Checklists
  - Checklists Help Identify Security Vulnerabilities
  - DOT Checklists
  - Creating Operational Checklists

Hazmat Security Awareness, cont.

Here we focus on how to recognize various types of threats or security breaches, and what to do (and not do) when confronting a security concern. Next we cover those hazard classes and circumstances which trigger the requirement for a DOT-mandated hazmat security plan. We conclude this lesson with requirements the DOT has imposed on truckers carrying hazmat which should be checked before hiring a trucker to carry hazmat.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 12 minutes)

Introduction
Hazardous Materials for which a Security Plan is Required
Key Security Goals for Transportation of Hazmat
Checklists Help Identify Security Vulnerabilities
Available Cargo and Inventory Security Checklists and Programs
- Checklists in General
- TAPA Minimum Security Requirements
- Facility Security Measures
  - Fencing
  - Gates and Gate Houses
  - Parking Controls
  - Building Structure
  - Locking Devices and Key Controls
  - Lighting
  - Alarm Systems and Video Surveillance Cameras
- Facility Access Controls
  - Employees
  - Visitor Controls
  - Deliveries (including mail)
  - Challenging and Removing Unauthorized Persons
- Securing Vehicles, Containers and Cargo Packages
  - Vehicle/Container Inspection
  - Vehicle/Container Parking and Storage
  - Vehicle/Container Seals and Intrusion Detection
  - Package Seals and Intrusion Detection
- Outbound Cargo Security Measures/Procedures
  - Order Processing
  - Order Picking and Packaging
  - Transportation Carrier and/or Intermediary Selection
  - Shipping Document Preparation;
  - Carrier Loading, Manifesting and Dispatch
  - Outbound Cargo Discrepancies
- Inbound Cargo Security Measures/Procedures
  - Cargo Acceptance Controls
  - Shipment Check-in Controls
  - Shipment and Inventory Access Controls
- Information Security
  - Document Access Controls
  - Communications Security
  - Information Systems ("I.T.")Security
    - General—A Rapidly Increasing Concern
    - Identification and Authentication
    - Accountability & Activity Monitoring
    - I.T. Security Training
- Origin Point Security with Supplies and Service Providers
- Participation/Certification in Government Cargo Security Programs
Creating Operational Checklists
Trucker Legal Requirements to Carry Hazmat

Additional U.S. DOT HAZMAT Compliance Concerns

In this lesson we address additional DOT requirements and compliance issues, including concerns a forwarder, customs broker or 3PL should have when re-forwarding goods packaged and certified by a foreign shipper.

(Estimated study time: 41 minutes)

Introduction
Acting as a Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) "Offeror"
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Emergency Response Telephone Number/Information

General Safety When Working with Hazardous Materials

This lesson addresses general workplace safety and individual employee responsibility for safety, as these are the underlying pre-conditions for safe handling of Hazmat.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 44 minutes)

Introduction
Employee Knowledge & Training in Dangerous Goods
- U.S. DOT Requirements
- OSHA Safety Training Requirements
Employee Responsibilities
- Safety is YOUR Responsibility—ACTION Required
- Your Safety Responsibilities as an Employee
- Training
- Safety-Oriented Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe Work Habits and Procedures
- Task & Equipment Safety
Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Work Habits
- Dress and Personal Protective Clothing
- Basic (Every Day) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe Manual Lifting Procedures
  - General
  - Unsafe Manual Lifting Body Mechanics
  - Safe Manual Lifting—Body Mechanics
- Understanding Safety-Related Signs

Working Safely with Equipment and Tools

This final lesson addresses the safe use of material handling equipment and tools used to secure cargo on pallets and on/in transport conveyances.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 38 minutes)

Introduction
Equipment Safety
- Forklift Trucks
  - Working With or Near Forklift Trucks
Other Material Handling Equipment
- Dock Boards and Dock Levelers
  - Dock Boards are Dangerous
  - State Government Dock board Safety Regulations
  - Is Your Dock Board Safe for a Particular Forklift Truck and Load?
  - Other Dock Board Hazards
- Pallet Jacks
- Hand-operated MHE & Accessories
  - Hand Trucks
  - J-Bars and Other Levers
  - Chains, Hooks, Other Dragging Devices
    - Drag Cargo Only When Necessary
    - Damage to Cargo
    - Accident & Injury
    - Safety Rules When Pulling/Dragging Cargo
- Working Safely with Tools & Equipment
  - Sealing, Shrink Wrapping & Banding Tools
  - Carpentry Tools
  - Fans & Ventilation Tools