HMT-400 - Transportation of Hazardous Wastes - Initial Training - 3 Days
This introductory-level course covers the basic skills needed to prepare, offer and accept domesitc shipments of hazardous wastes. Introduction will focus on non-bulk packages transported by motor vehicle.
Meets applicable requirements for initial and recurrent training.
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Regulations Covered
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HMR |
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"HMR" means U.S. DOT's 49 CFR "Hazardous Materials Regulations" |
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Materials Provided: |
- A Copy of the HMR
- A Course Textbook
- Various handouts including a compliance guide/checklist
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| Class hours: |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
- Adjourn at 1:00 PM on the last day
- Please arrive and sign-in between 7:30 - 8:00 AM on the first day
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| Material Covered: |
- Overview of the relationship between the US EPA Hazardous Waste Requirements and the US DOT HMR
- Organization and structure of the HMR
- Definition, indentification and classification of dangerous goods.
- Use of the Hazardous Materials Table, Index and Dangerous Goods List
- Hazard Classes/Divisions
- Packing Groups
- UN/NAnumbers
- Precedence of Hazards for Multiple-Class materials
- Proper Shipping Name Selection
- Technical Names
- Hazardous Substances
- Marine Pollutants
- Materials Poisonouos by Inhalation (TIH Materials)
- Use of Hazardous Materials Table
- Packaging Selection
- Marking and labeling
- Uniform hazardous waste manifest
- Placarding
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