Driving & Transportation

The DOT (Department of Transportation) identifies requirements for transporting hazardous materials by rail in Part 174 of the HMR (Hazardous Materials Regulations).

In this module, we’ll focus on the actions we can take to protect our waters and marine life when transporting hazardous materials by any type of vessel or ship.

Hazardous materials are vulnerable when they are in transit. Imagine what would happen if criminals or terrorists were able to obtain dangerous chemicals and materials! Take this course to find out what you can do to prevent that from happening. Ideal learners: people who work at companies involved in the packaging, shipment, transportation and distribution of hazardous materials

Shippers are responsible for documenting information about hazardous materials before offering them for transport. This module covers the components of a properly prepared shipping paper.

This course provides people working in the transportation industry with basic information about what infectious substances are, how they may be transported, key terms associated with infectious substances, and how to safely transport infectious substances within the United States via the United States Postal Service.

This course provides people working in the transportation industry with information about how to package infectious substances for safe transport within the United States. It also identifies training and security plan requirements for people who transport infectious substances.