8-Hour DOT HM-126F Program
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Open Enrollment Seminars
This class is not scheduled for any upcomming seminars. It is available for On-Site
Training; call or E-mail us to schedule a seminar.
Optionally, you can purchase the On-Site Training Seminar Kit below.
Course Regulation
The Department of Transportation (49 CFR 172.704) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who handles hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. This course meets both your initial and recurrent training requirements.
49 CFR 172.704 (a):- (a)(1): Each hazmat employee shall receive general awareness/familiarization training designed to provide familiarity with the requirements of this subchapter, and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of this subchapter.
- (a)(2): Each hazmat employee shall receive function-specific training concerning requirements of this subchapter, or exemptions issued under subchapter A of this chapter, which are specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.
- (a)(3): Each hazmat employee shall receive safety training concerning - ( i ) Emergency response information required by subpart G of part 172; ( ii ) Measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with hazardous materials to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure; and ( iii ) Methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, such as the proper procedures for handling packages containing hazardous materials.
- (a)(4): Security awareness training. No later than the date of the first scheduled recurrent training after March 25, 2003, and in no case later than March 24, 2006, each hazmat employee must receive training that provides an awareness of security risks associated with hazardous materials transportation and methods designed to enhance transportation security. This training must also include a component covering how to recognize and respond to possible security threats. After March 25, 2003, new hazmat employees must receive the security awareness training required by this paragraph within 90 days after employment.
- (c)(1): Initial training. A new hazmat employee, or a hazmat employee who changes job functions may perform those functions prior to the completion of training provided -- (i) The employee performs those functions under the direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgeable hazmat employee; and (ii) The training is completed within 90 days after employment or a change in job function.
- (c)(2): Recurrent training. A hazmat employee shall receive the training required by this subpart at least once every three years.
The Following Topics are Covered in this Course
- HAZWOPER Overview
- Hazardous Material Classes
- Container Markings
- Loading and Unloading
- Hazardous Material Tables
- Hazardous Material Exercise Review
- Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Straight Bill Of Lading
- 704 Marking System
- Hazard Communication
- Emergency Response Guidebook
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazard Communication Glossary
- 49 CFR 177.816 Attachments
- HAZMAT Transportation Security Awareness
- Course Review And Final Test
Other Course Options
Seminar Kits for Instructors
8-hour DOT Hazardous Material Transportation Kit
- 1 - Easy to Use Color Instructor Lesson Plan
- 10 - Student Workbooks
- 10 - Student Tests
- 10 - Student Certificates
- 10 - DOT Emergency Response Guidebooks
- 10 - Hazardous Material Compliance Pocketbook
- 1 - Course CD in PowerPoint® with Regulations
- 1 - DVD Video's FREE (a $100.00 value)
- First On The Scene, E.R. Procedures
- Teamwork, E.R. Protocal
Self-Study Options
8-Hour DOT HM-126F Self-Study Material
The Department of Transportation (49 CFR 172.704) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who handles hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. This course can be used for both the initial and recurrent training requirements.
Program Includes
- Module 1: HAZMAT Overview
- Module 2: Hazardous Material Classes
- Module 3: Container Markings
- Module 4: Loading and Unloading
- Module 5: Hazardous Material Tables
- Module 6: Hazardous Material Exercise and Review
- Module 7: Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Module 8: Straight Bill Of Lading
- Module 9: 704 Marking System
- Module 10: Hazard Communication
- Module 11: Emergency Response Guidebook
- Module 12: Personal Protective Equipment
- Module 13: Hazard Communication Glossary
- Module 14: Attachments
- Module 15: HAZMAT Transportation Security Awareness
- 49 CFR 172 & 177 DOT Regulations
- 1 - DOT Hazardous Material Transportation Student Manual (In Color)
- 1 - Emergency Response Guidebook
- 1 - Hazardous Material Compliance Pocketbook
- 1 - Free DVD Video:
- DVD Title:
First On The Scene, E.R. Procedures
- DVD Title:
8-Hour DOT HM-126F Self-Study Refill Material
If you have more than one person that needs to have the Hazard Communication training, then take advantage of even more savings now.
Refill Includes
- 1 - DOT Hazardous Material Transportation Student Manual (In Color)
- 1 - Emergency Response Guidebook
- 1 - Hazardous Material Compliance Pocketbook
On-Site Training
New Environment, Inc. offers On-Site Training for this course, call or E-mail us to schedule this course.
Individual Products
Instructor Materials
8-hour Department of Transportation HM-126F DVD Package
These are professionally produced video programs. The average run time is 13.5 minutes per topic, about 1 Hour of material. These videos are designed to be used with our "HAZWOPER Lesson Plans".
Click on the each dvd for a description of the titles.
This Package consists of 4 video titles on 2 DVD's.
DVD 1 - General Hazard Awareness / Emergency Response Awareness
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DOT Shipping of Hazardous Materials (14 min.) This video is designed to meet the training requirements of anyone involved in the shipment of hazardous materials, which includes shipping/receiving personnel. Explains CFR 49, Parts 100-185. Discusses the Emergency Response Guidebook, HAZMAT training requirements for shippers, and teaches students how to use 49 CFR HAZMAT tables and special provisions. Excellent basic course for shipper of hazardous materials. How do you ship hazardous materials? U.S. Postal Service? U.P.S.? FEDEX? This training program explains the proper method. |
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Hazard Communications (18 min.) Meets OSHA requirements for training employees who use chemicals/hazardous materials in the workplace. Describes material safety data sheets (MSDS), labeling, and basic safety when using these materials. |
DVD 2 - Basic Safety Training / Emergency Response Operations
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Personal Protective Equipment (10 min.) Emphasizes the importance of using personal protection when required. Addresses hard hats, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and other aspects of protective equipment. |
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On-Site Safety Considerations (12 min.) Program explains various types of hazards that can be encountered in HAZWOPER operations. Meets basic requirements of annual refresher training and basic safety training of lockout/tagout, confined space entry, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and most common physical hazards prevalent in HAZWOPER operations. Reinforces the HAZWOPER plan requirements, and more. |
Student Materials
DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
This Guidebook is primarily a guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the material(s) involved in the incident, and protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident.
The Emergency Response Guidebook is updated every three to four years to accommodate new products and technology.
Use this DOT-issued guidebook to help you satisfy DOT's requirement that Hazmat shipments be accompanied by emergency response information (49 CFR Section 172.600).
- Updated yellow and blue pages that include shipping names and identification numbers from the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods Modal;
- Revised green pages;
- Updated the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances;
- Expanded the List of Water-Reactive Materials.
Published by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Hazardous Material Compliance Pocketbook
This easy-to-read pocketbook gives your drivers fast access to the current regulatory information they need while hauling hazardous materials. And that can help reduce the chances of hazardous materials incidents resulting from human error.
Contains hazardous materials regulations as amended by HM-215G, the information your drivers need to stay in compliance.
Updated monthly, the pocketbook covers identifying hazmat shipments, placarding, loading and unloading, transport, and specific class requirements. Includes the ยง171.101 Hazardous Materials Table with a placard column to help drivers easily identify DOT-required placards, plus the List of Hazardous Substances, the List of Marine Pollutants, and special provsions.