General Hazardous Materials in Richmond, Virginia on 7/29/19

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Course Summary

General Hazardous Materials

Category:

Hazardous Materials Courses

Course Number:

Hazmat 101

Continuous Learning Points Awarded:

40 Hours

Target Audience:

Federal law enforcement personnel.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Successful completion of NAS Part A and NAS Part B.

Description:

Provides instruction on the laws and the organizations responsible for the regulation of the transportation of hazardous materials (HM). This course is designed to train personnel to inspect HM shipments for compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations, either on the roadside or at a carrier's or shipper's place of business. Participants are given opportunities to practice the job functions related to the regulation of HM.

Objective:

Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the operational use of the Hazardous Materials Table (§172.01) as well as shipping paper and placarding requirements. They will also be introduced to FMCSA/CVSA Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service criteria.