General Hazardous Materials

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Class Date Location
02/10/2025 to 02/14/2025
2600 Park Tower Dr
Vienna, VA 22180
United States
03/10/2025 to 03/14/2025
2600 Park Tower Dr
Vienna, VA 22180
United States
Course Categories: 
Hazardous Materials Courses
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.

Continuous Learning Points Awarded: 
40 Hours
Target Audience: 
Federal law enforcement personnel.
Course Number: 
Hazmat 101
Prerequisites for Attendance: 
Successful completion of NAS Part A and NAS Part B.
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.

Coordinator: 

Ben Werner
Curriculum Manager, National Training Center
Phone: 
(703) 235-0501
8:00am-5:00pm ET, M-F
Address: 
12600 Park Tower Drive
Suite 500
Vienna, VA 22180