LEADER'S GUIDE

1716-LDG-E

SAFETY TRAINING FOR HANDLING AND

TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

For the Department of Transportation's

49 CFR 172.700 Subpart H Training Requirements

Quality Safety and Health Products, for Today...and Tomorrow

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 THE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE KIT
VIDEO SERIES
This training program is part of a comprehensive series of programs on important
regulatory topics. Many of these programs have been created to meet employee
training requirements of specific OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations. The series
includes programs on the following regulations and topics:

- The Asbestos Standard.

- The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
- The Confined Space Entry Standard.
- DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
- Emergency Planning.
- Forklifts/Powered Industrial Trucks Standard.
- The HAZWOPER Standard (Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response).
- Hearing Conservation and Safety
- Indoor Air Quality.
- The Laboratory Standard.
- The OSHA Lead Standards (Industrial and Construction versions).
- Lock-Out/Tag-Out.
- The OSHA Recordkeeping Standard.
- The Personal Protective Equipment Standards.
- The Respiratory Protection Standard.
- Right-To-Know/The Hazard Communications Standard (Industrial
and Construction versions).
- Supported Scaffold Safety (Industrial and Construction versions).
- Suspended Scaffold Safety (Industrial and Construction versions).
- The CDC Tuberculosis Prevention Guidelines.

Other products in the Regulatory Compliance Kit line include compliance

manuals, employee booklets and posters which have been designed specifically
to be used with the programs. These products can be used to satisfy OSHA, EPA
and DOT compliance requirements for employee training.

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 WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
"This program has been created to assist companies that are endeavoring to
educate their employees regarding the handling and transporting of hazardous
materials. In 49 CFR 172.700, the Department of Transportation requires that
employers provide up to five different types of education/training for their
employees:

• General awareness training.

• Safety training.
• Function-specific training.
• Security awareness training.
• In-depth security training.

This program addresses only the safety training portion of this training. It does
not satisfy compliance requirements for general awareness, function-specific,
security awareness or in-depth security training.

In addition to information about DOT's training regulations, the program presents

information concerning the handling and transporting of potentially hazardous
materials. The information contained in this program is the information available
to the producers of the program at the time of its production. All information in
this program should be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by
companies using the program to assure that it conforms to their situation and
recommended procedures, as well as to any state, federal or other laws and
regulations governing their operations. There is no warranty, expressed or
implied, that the information in this program is accurate or appropriate for any
particular company's environment."

Copyright 2003, The MARCOM Group, Ltd.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION TO THE DOT HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS REGULATIONS (HMR)
- Background
- Major requirements

2 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

- Structure and organization
- Objectives
- Reviewing the program

3 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION

- Structuring the presentation
- Additional training requirements
- Setting up the class and classroom

4 CONDUCTING THE SESSION

- The initial steps
- Showing the program
- Conducting the discussion
- Concluding the presentation
- Wrapping up the paperwork

5 OUTLINE OF MAJOR POINTS IN THE PROGRAM

6 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS
- Scheduling and Attendance Form
- Quiz
- Training Certificate
- Employee Training Log

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 INTRODUCTION TO THE DOT
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS

Background
On May 15, 1992 the Department of Transportation (DOT) published Hazardous
Materials Regulations (HMR) which enhanced training requirements and
established a new Subpart H Training in 49 CFR. Since then several revisions
have been made in both the content and structure of these training requirements,
the most recent of which addresses the security of transported materials. The
purpose of these regulations is to make sure that employees who handle or
transport hazardous materials:

• Are familiar with the general provisions of DOT's regulations on handling

and transporting hazardous materials.

• Are able to recognize and identify hazardous materials.

• Know how the regulations relate to specific functions they perform.

• Are aware of self protection measures they should take when working with
hazardous materials.

• Are aware of accident prevention methods and procedures to be used

when working with hazardous materials.

• Know what should be done in an emergency involving hazardous

materials.

• Are aware of the security risks associated with transporting hazardous

materials.

• Know what can be done to enhance the security of transported hazardous

materials.

• Be familiar with their employer's Security Plan.

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These regulations are located in the Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR
parts 100-185.

There are two definitions that are essential to understanding the training
regulation and how it applies to any facility's activities. These definitions deal with
companies/facilities who are involved in handling and transporting hazardous
materials... as well as the employees of these companies/facilities and how they
are involved with hazardous materials:

- HAZMAT Employer - means a person (facility, company, institution,

etc.) who uses one or more of their employees in connection with
any of the following activities:
- Transporting hazardous materials in commerce.
- Causing hazardous materials to be transported or
shipped in commerce.
- Being involved with any aspect of the packaging
materials that are used in the transport of hazardous
materials (such as producing, reconditioning or testing
these packaging materials).

This definition includes owners/operators of motor vehicles which transport

hazardous materials. It also encompasses Federal and state departments and
agencies.

- HAZMAT Employee - means a person who works for a HAZMAT

Employer and who directly affects hazardous materials
transportation safety. Activities that the DOT feels fit this definition
include:
- Loading, unloading or handling hazardous materials.
- Working with hazardous materials' containers including
testing, reconditioning, marking, etc.
- Preparing hazardous materials for transport.
- Having the responsibility for the safety of hazardous
materials transportation.
- Operating a vehicle used to transport hazardous
materials.

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This includes self-employed individuals who are involved in these activities as
well as owners/operators of motor vehicles used to transport hazardous
materials.

It is easy to see that because these definitions are so broad, in many facilities
and operations the regulations will cover many types of employees from
warehouse personnel to shipping/receiving groups, loading dock workers, truck
drivers, train engineers, and others.

It is also important to recognize that this regulation applies to any environment

where these activities take place. This is not a regulation that is limited to
industrial facilities, but includes laboratories, healthcare facilities and many other
types of operations.

Major Compliance Requirements

There are five types of training required by 49 CFR 172.700.

• General Awareness/Familiarization Training - should familiarize

employees with the requirements of DOT's HMR (Hazardous
Materials Regulations) as well as enable them to recognize and
identify hazardous materials.

• Safety Training - must cover three major areas:

- Actions that can be taken to protect employees from
hazards associated with materials they may be exposed
to (this must include any specific measures an employer
has implemented to protect employees from exposure).
- Methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, such
as proper package handling.
- Emergency response.

• Function-Specific Training - must help employees to work safely

with hazardous materials in their specific jobs.

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 • Security Awareness Training - must give employees an
awareness of the security risks associated with transporting
hazardous materials, as well as what can be done to increase
the security of those materials.

• In-Depth Security Training - should familiarize employees with

their employer's Security Plan and its implementation, including:
- The company's security objectives.
- Specific security procedures.
- Actions to take in case of a security breach.
- The organizational security structure.

In addition to the training requirements themselves it is important to be aware of

several other aspects of this regulation. For instance, the burden of providing
employees with entirely new training can be relieved somewhat if a facility is
already conducting OSHA or EPA training involving hazardous materials (such
as "Right-To-Know" or "HAZWOPER" training).

However, not only must all HAZMAT Employees be initially trained as required in
49 CFR, but retraining is required for these employees at least once every three
years. In addition, training must be done whenever new procedures, information
or regulations occur requiring employees to receive updated training.

Also, the Department of Transportation requires that formal records be kept of

the training given to each employee under 49 CFR. These records must include:

• The HAZMAT Employee's name.

• The date when the employee's most recent training was completed.

• A description or copy of the training materials that were used... or a

reference to the location to where these materials can be found.

• The name and address of the person providing the training.

• Certification by the employer that the HAZMAT Employee has

been trained and tested.

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 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

Structure and Organization

Information in this program is presented in a definite order so that employees will
see the relationships between the various groups of information and can retain
them more easily. The sections included in the program discuss:

• The risks addressed by DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49

CFR 172.700.

• Recognizing hazardous materials through warning indicators such

as labels and placards.

• Shipping papers.

• 24-hour emergency response telephone numbers.

• The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

• Handling and storing hazardous materials.

• Emergency response.

• Emergency actions (fires and spills).

• The Emergency Response Guidebook.

• First aid.

These sections include examples and other references that will help employees
to relate the information in the program to their work environments, recognize the
risks associated with hazardous materials and know what procedures they
should use to avoid accidents.

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Objectives
This training program is designed to do three things: make employees aware of
DOT regulations on handling and transporting hazardous materials; help
employees to recognize and identify any hazardous materials they encounter;
prepare employees to handle and transport hazardous materials safely. Upon
completion of the program, employees should:

• Understand the general areas covered by the DOT Hazardous

Materials Regulations as well as the purposes behind the
regulations.

• Understand what information about hazardous materials can be

found on shipping papers, in the Hazardous Materials Table, on
Material Safety Data Sheets and in other sources.

• Recognize warning indicators such as Hazard Class labels and

placards.

• Be aware of the safe work practices that should be followed when

handling and transporting hazardous materials.

• Know how to use appropriate personal protective equipment when

dealing with hazardous materials.

• Know how to deal with emergency situations, including fires and

spills.

• Be aware of basic first aid procedures that should be used in case

contact with hazardous materials occurs.

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Reviewing the Program
As with any educational program, the presenter should go through the entire
program at least once to become familiar with the content and make sure the
program is consistent with company policy and directives. Additionally, because
this program addresses a federal regulation, the presenter should check to make
sure that the program's contents do not conflict with any other regulations that the
facility is subject to in this area. An outline of the points in the program is included
in this Leader's Guide to help with this task and for general reference.

As part of this review process, you should determine how you will conduct your
session. The use of materials, such as handouts, charts, etc., that may be
available to you needs to be well thought out and integrated into the overall
program presentation.

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 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION

Structuring the Presentation

In conducting this education session, you should proceed with a friendly and
helpful attitude. Remember that the trainees are looking to your experience and
knowledge to help them relate to the situations shown in the program. It is
important to let the trainees interact with you and each other during the training
session. Stimulating conversation within the group is one of the best things you,
as the presenter of the program, can do to help everyone get as much as
possible from the session. Be alert for comments that could help in this area in
future sessions and make note of them.

As the presenter, you also should:

• Keep the session related to the topic of handling and transporting

hazardous materials and DOT HAZMAT regulations.

• Relate discussions to company operations, procedures and

responsibilities.

• Prevent any one person or small group of employees in the session

from doing all the talking.

• Get everyone involved. Ask questions of those who don't participate.

• Clarify comments by relating them to the key points in the program.

Use the outline of the major points included in the program, as well as the
information included in the quiz, as the basis for answering any questions. If you
don't know the answer, say so. Tragic results may occur should you provide
incorrect or inaccurate information.

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Remember, this is a positive program on working with hazardous materials
safely. Make sure your attitude and words reflect this and that the emphasis is
always on providing the information needed by the attendees to recognize
potentially hazardous materials when they encounter them, as well as to handle
and transport them safely and securely.

Additional Training Requirements

As we have discussed, in addition to this Safety Training you are required to give
your employees several other types of training as well. This can include:

• General awareness training.

• Function-specific training.

• Security awareness training.

• In-depth security training.

Since the need for other types of training is mentioned in the program, you might
want to discuss with attendees how your facility will be dealing with this additional
training, including other courses you may have scheduled (if this information is
available).

Setting Up the Class and Classroom

Remember, there are a number of things that must be done to set up the class
as well as the classroom. These fall into several groups of activities, and include:

• Scheduling and Notification

- Use the enclosed form to schedule employees into the
session.
- Make sure that the session is scheduled so that it fits
into your attendees' work day.

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 - Send out notification of the session well in advance, to
give people enough time to incorporate it into their
schedule for that day.
- If possible, post a notification on bulletin boards in the
affected employees' areas.

• The Classroom
- Schedule the room well in advance.
- Make sure the room can accommodate the expected
number of attendees.
- Check it again on the day of the program to make sure
there is no conflict.
- Make sure the room can be darkened, and won't create
a glare on the television screen.
- Locate the light controls and test them.
- Make sure the power for the videotape or DVD player
you are using operates separately from the room light.
- See if you can control the room temperature.
- Know where the closest restrooms are located.
- Assure that the room is free from distracting noises.
- Make sure emergency exits are marked and known to
the attendees.

• Seating
- Make sure everyone can see the screen from their seat.
- Make sure everyone can hear both the videotape/DVD
and you (when you speak).
- Check to see that seating is such that writing can be
done easily.
- Make sure the seating arrangement allows eye contact
between attendees, and between you and attendees.

• Equipment and Materials

- Make sure the videotape or DVD player, monitor, and all
appropriate cables and extension cords are available.
- Make sure a stand or table is available and is of
appropriate height for all attendees to easily see the
monitor.

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 - If you plan on using a chartpad, blackboard, or other
writing board, make sure it is available, easy to see, and
you have the proper writing instruments.
- Make sure you have 6" x 8" index cards or other
materials to be used as name tents for attendees.
- Make sure you have made up a sufficient number of
copies of the quiz, as well as any other handouts you
are using.

• Final Check
- Make sure equipment is in the room prior to the
scheduled session.
- Check to see that the room is set up properly.
- Check equipment prior to the presentation to assure
that it works.
- Make sure extension cords, etc. are taped down, if need
be, to avoid tripping.
- If you are using the videotape version of the program,
run the leader up to the point where the program
begins.

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 CONDUCTING THE SESSION

The Initial Steps

In conducting the session remember the positive nature of this presentation.
Everyone is attending in order to learn more about DOT Hazardous Materials
Regulations, how to recognize and identify hazardous materials they may
encounter in their jobs, and how to handle those materials safely. Initially, you
need to:

• Introduce yourself as the session leader.

• State the title of the program, Safety Training for Handling and
Transporting Hazardous Materials.

• State the purpose of this session (to learn more about the DOT
HAZMAT regulations, how to recognize and identify hazardous
materials, and how to handle them safely).

• Inform the attendees when there will be breaks (if you plan them) the
location of exits and restrooms and if water, coffee, or other
refreshments will be available.

• Make sure all of the attendees have signed in on your scheduling

and attendance sheet. Remember, it is very important to document
peoples' attendance at the session.

Once this housekeeping is done, it is time to move to the meat of the session.
First, the attendees need to be informed about the objectives of the session (this
is where you can use a flip chart or board to list the objectives, which should be
done prior to the class starting). This listing should be preceded with some
introductory remarks. Your own words are always best, but the remarks should
go along the lines of the following:

"Today we are going to talk about the Department of Transportation's regulations

on handling and transporting hazardous materials, and what those regulations
mean to us in our environment."
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 "As you know, any number of materials can be hazardous for many
different reasons. Skin contact with some substances can cause
rashes or other forms of dermatitis.”

“Other materials can harm our eyes, lungs or even internal organs.
Some of these materials can cause immediate effects, other effects
only occur after repeated long-term exposure."

"The Department of Transportation is concerned enough about

hazardous materials and their effects on us that they have created
several regulations dealing with handling and transporting
hazardous materials safely and securely. These regulations are
broad enough that they affect all types of employees, including those
of us who work in the warehouse, people working in shipping and
receiving, anyone who packs or unpacks hazardous materials, as
well as truck drivers, train engineers and others who actually
transport hazardous materials from one place to another."

"One of the major emphases of these regulations is on training. We

need to be able to recognize and identify hazardous materials, know
where we may encounter them in our jobs, know how to protect
ourselves when working with them, how to keep them secure, as
well as know what to do in emergency situations that involve these
materials."

"Learning more about how to handle and transport hazardous

materials safely, particularly using safe work practices and personal
protective equipment is the focus of this session. In order to do that,
these are the things we would like to accomplish here today (provide
the Objectives list, provided in the second section of this manual
verbally, or indicate to the board or chart where you have written
them down)."

Once the objectives have been provided, you are ready to show the program.
However, you need to let the attendees know that they will be taking a quiz at the
end of the session. It needs to be emphasized that the quiz is being used to see
if the session is effectively transmitting information to them in a way they will
remember. The quiz will also permit employees to receive the certification
regarding this training that the DOT requires.
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Showing the Program
At this point, you need to introduce the title of the program once again, Safety
Training for Handling and Transporting Hazardous Materials, darken the lights if
necessary, and begin the showing of the program.

If you are using the DVD version of the course you have several options as to
how you can move through the program and what employees see.

The DVD menu has two selection bars:

• Play.

• Contact Us.

To just play the program from beginning to end, select Play.

If you would like information on other programs and products that are available
from Training Network you can select Contact Us for information about how to
contact us.

Conducting the Discussion

After the program has been shown it is time for the group discussion on the
information contained in the session. Care must be taken to make sure that the
discussion is kept to the general topic of the DOT Hazardous Materials
Regulations, and how to handle hazardous materials safely and securely. There
are several ways to conduct these discussions. They include:

• Calling for questions from the attendees and using these questions
as the basis for the discussion.

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 • Leading the discussion through the points covered in the program,
using statements such as:
- "One of the sections that we saw in the program
discussed things that might indicate to us that we are
dealing with a hazardous material. What indicators do
we encounter in our facility that could provide us with
advance warning that a material is hazardous?"
- "In the program we saw how important consulting the
Emergency Response Guidebook can be. Where in our
facility can you find copies of the Guidebook?"

You should use the discussion format that you are most comfortable with. The
Outline of Major Program Points section in this guide and the questions and
answers in the master copy of the quiz should be used as a basis for this
discussion.

Remember, you have allocated a limited amount of time in which this discussion
can take place. It is important to blend the attendee's questions and areas of
obvious interest with the objective of trying to touch on each major area within
the program in the discussion. By touching on each area, the attendees are
much more likely to retain the information presented in the session.

Concluding the Presentation

Once discussion has concluded (whether naturally or you have had to bring the
discussion to a close in order to complete the session within the time allowed), it
is time to give the quiz. Again, remind the attendees that the quiz is meant to
help determine how effective the presentation of the information is, and that they
will be graded. Let them know that they have approximately five minutes to
complete the quiz.

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At the end of the five minute period, remind the attendees to date and sign their
quizzes and then collect them. The attendees should be thanked for attending
the session and reminded of any other sessions in the educational program that
they may be attending. They can then be dismissed to return to their normal
activities.

*(An alternative to this approach is to give the quiz immediately after showing the
program, then use a review of the quiz as a basis for your group discussion.)

Wrapping up the Paperwork

Before much time has passed, and the subject matter is fresh in your mind,
several areas of paperwork must be completed. First, check to make sure that all
attendees signed the Scheduling and Attendance Form. Also, make sure that you
have a quiz from every attendee, dated and signed. Unlike many other
regulations, 49 CFR 172.700 requires that employees who receive this training
are also tested on it.

The Department of Transportation has also included rigorous recordkeeping

requirements. The Scheduling and Attendance Form will serve to provide overall
information on who you have trained and on what date. However, you should
also begin (or update) your records for each individual employee, showing what
training they have received and when it was given. This can be done manually or
via computer records (there is a form that can be copied and used for this
purpose in the Accompanying Materials section of this guide).

Remember, the fact that an employee has received the proper training and has
been tested must be certified in writing. There is also a form that can be used for
this purpose in the Accompanying Materials section of this guide.

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 OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS
The following outline summarizes the major points of information presented in the
videotape program. The outline can be used to review the program before
conducting a classroom session, as well as in preparing to lead a class
discussion about the program.

• Hazardous materials are used in business and industry every day.

They:
- Heat our buildings.
- Help us to clean and maintain equipment.
- Are the raw materials in many manufacturing
processes.

• However, these materials can cause trouble if they aren't handled

carefully.
- Leaks, spills and explosions of hazardous materials can
result in serious injuries to people, damage to property
and harm to the environment.
- If they get into the hands of terrorists, hazardous
materials can easily be transported to population
centers or industrial targets, with devastating results.

• Knowing how to handle these materials correctly before, during and

after transport allows them to reach their destination safely no matter
how they are being shipped, whether it's by:
- Highway.
- Railway.
- Pipeline.
- Sea.
- Air.

• This transportation process involves many different people.

- To start things off, someone calls in an order.
- Warehousing pulls the product and takes it to Shipping,
- Shipping packs it for transport and sends it out.
- Once the product arrives at its destination it is unloaded
and stored until it needs to be used.
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• To ensure that everyone carries out their role in the process safely,
the United States Department of Transportation has developed
regulations addressing the handling and transporting of these
hazardous materials.
- The regulations are referred to as the HMR (Hazardous
Materials Regulations).
- You can find them in 49 CFR, parts 100 B 185.

• Training plays a major role in these regulations. In fact, the

Department of Transportation has defined five different types of
training for HAZMAT Employees. This training is designed to:
- Increase each employee's awareness of the potential
dangers of transporting and handling hazardous
materials.
- Demonstrate how to work with these materials safely.
- Enhance the security measures that are taken for
hazardous materials during transportation.

• This program covers Safety Training, which includes:

- Procedures for avoiding accidents.
- Measures to protect employees from hazards.
- Emergency response information.

• To prevent problems from occurring, we need to follow certain

procedures for avoiding accidents.
- The first step is recognizing when hazardous materials are
present.

• To help us out, the HMR require that information on the risks posed
by hazardous materials be available to everyone involved in the
handling and transportation process.
- This information enables us to anticipate possible
problems, so that we are ready to act.

• On of the best ways to know what types of hazardous you are

dealing with is to look for warning indicators.

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• Hazard Class labels and placards are often the first signs that we
are dealing with hazardous materials.
- They identify the specific hazards presented by a
product that is being transported.
- They must conform to DOT specifications with regard to
shape, size, color and the information they contain.
- If you have any questions about what a label or placard
means, consult your supervisor or the Hazardous
Materials Regulations.

• Don't forget to pay attention to other markings on the outside of

packages and containers as well.
- They can provide important handling instructions and
other valuable information about the materials.

• Shipping Papers are another valuable source of information. They

provide a basic description of the product, which includes:
- Its proper Department of Transportation Shipping
Name.
- The material's Hazard Class.
- Its four-digit Identification Number.
- The material's Packing Group (this indicates the degree
of danger associated with the material).

• Two other pieces of important information must also appear on the

shipping papers:
- The total quantity of the material being shipped.
- A 24-hour emergency response telephone number that
can be used to get additional information in the event of
an incident.

• If you are looking for detailed information on the health hazards

presented by a specific product, check its Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
- The MDSD contains health hazard data and first aid
information that will help you take steps to protect
yourself.

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 - It will also tell you how to reduce the risk of fire and
explosion.
- Instructions on other special protection measures and
spill cleanup procedures can be found on most MSDS's
as well.

• Once you are aware of the risks posed by the protects you are
working with, it’s important to follow proper work practices. For
instance, when getting a hazardous material ready for shipment you
should:
- Only use packaging that has been approved for that
material.
- Prepare the container and secure the product in a way
that will ensure it will travel safely.

• To comply with the HMR you must accurately describe the contents
of the container on the shipping papers, then mark and label the
package appropriately.
- This provides valuable information for those who handle the
shipment down the line.

• If you are involved in loading packages, handle them carefully.

- Pay attention to the labeling (remember, packages must
be labeled in accordance with the regulations).
- Reject packages with illegible or worn out labels (stick
to established procedures or consult your supervisor
regarding the disposition of these packages).
- Don't forget to follow instructions like "This End Up" and
"Keep From Freezing".
- Make sure the package is undamaged (if it is damaged
don't ship or store it; consult your supervisor to see how
you should handle it).

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• Safely preparing a hazardous material for transport is only part of the
job you need to do.
- Before a shipment can leave your facility, the trailers,
tankers, ships and other vehicles that transport them
must be properly placarded and in good operating
condition.
- Each vehicle should be carefully inspected before it
leaves.
- If there are any problems, they should be reported to a
supervisor.

• Don't forget, accurate shipping papers must accompany all

shipments.
- This will allow for quick and easy access to product
information.

• If you are involved in unloading hazardous materials that arrive at

your workplace, don't accept packages that are:
- Without proper shipping papers.
- Improperly marked or labeled.
- Damaged in any way.

• Before handling any delivery, read the label and emergency

response information to determine:
- The identity of the hazardous material.
- The types of hazards that may be involved and their
degree of danger.
- Special procedures that should be taken when handling
the material.
- What personal protective equipment should be worn.
- Any first aid that should be administered if someone is
exposed to the material.

• When you are storing hazardous materials remember to put them in

proper storage areas, segregated from other materials if necessary.

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• In addition to following proper work practices, it's important to
anticipate possible danger.
- One of the best ways to be prepared is through the
correct use of personal protective equipment.
- To determine which equipment you should be wearing,
look at material's MSDS and hazard communication
labels.
- Talk to your supervisor if you still have questions.

• If an incident involving a hazardous material does not occur, it's

critical that you know where to find emergency response information
for that substance.
- In order to prevent an incident from getting out of
control, you need access to precise details about the
products that are being transported.
- This is so important that it is specifically addressed by
the Hazardous Materials Regulations in section
172.600, subpart G, Emergency Response Information.

• Subpart G requires all HAZMAT Shippers to provide the following

information about the materials that they are sending out:
- The basic description, including the proper DOT
Shipping Name, hazard class or division number.
- The immediate health hazards that the substance
presents.
- The risk of fire and explosion.
- Precautions to be taken in the event of an accident.
- Procedures for dealing with spills or leaks.
- How to handle fires involving the materials.
- First aid that should be given to anyone who has been
exposed to the material.
- An emergency response telephone number.

• This information must accompany all shipments of hazardous

materials and be kept in the cab of the delivery vehicle near the
shipping papers.

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• Even with all of this data available, one of the problems that often
occurs in an emergency is making a quick and informed decision.
- Because of this, the Department of Transportation has
developed the Emergency Response Guidebook.
- The Guidebook provides first responders with
information on initial emergency actions that need to be
taken during a fire or spill.

• Since many materials have similar hazards, the book has organized
initial emergency response actions into over sixty Guides.
- To determine what action should be taken in the event
of a HAZMAT incident simply look up the material that is
involved and the Guidebook will point you to the
appropriate Guide.

• When an accident occurs, it's important to be aware of what you can

do to protect yourself.
- You should also know what things you can do to limit
any damage to the area around you.

• If you are present when a spill occurs, you should follow your
facility's Contingency Plan.

• You also need to be familiar with the regulations that address

reporting spills.
- You should know what authorities to notify of the
situation.

• Knowing the location of spill cleanup kits is important as well.

- If you have been taught how to use the kits, and have
been trained on the personal protective equipment you
will need to wear, you can work to control the situation
until a cleanup crew arrives.
- Be sure you know what materials are involved in the
spill, and which emergency procedures you should
follow.
- Remember to safeguard the environment (use
protective barriers to keep hazardous materials out of
storm drains and the sewer system).
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• If a chemical spill puts you in danger, don't be a hero.
- Evacuate the area and notify the people in your
company who are trained to clean up hazardous spills.

• If the incident involves a fire that is small enough for you to handle,
you can try and put it out.
- You will need to determine what type of fire it is, so that
you can choose the appropriate extinguisher.
- But remember; don't pick up an extinguisher unless you
have been trained to use it by a qualified instructor.

• There are four classes of fires.

• Class A fires are fueled by ordinary combustibles, such as:

- Paper.
- Wood.
- Many types of plastic products.

• Class B fires are fueled by flammable liquids and gases, like:

- Toluene.
- Propane.

• Class C fires involve electrical wiring or equipment.

• Class D fires involve flammable metals, such as:

- Magnesium.
- Sodium.

• However, with hazardous materials the fire is only part of the

problem.
- The smoke may contain toxic vapors, which could
spread a great distance.
- The heat generated by the fire could lead to an
explosion.
- Consult resources like the DOT's Emergency Response
Guidebook to make sure that you are protected from all
of the hazards that may be present.

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• If you find yourself in danger when fighting a fire, leave the
firefighting to the professionals.
- Call the fire department and evacuate the area.

• Whenever you are dealing with a chemical incident you also have to
worry about people coming into contact with the substance.
- In these situations, the MSDS provides good
information about the first aid procedures that should be
used.

• Where large areas of the body are affected, the MSDS may tell you
that a shower is the first line of defense. In this case:
- Get the victim to the nearest safety shower.
- Remove their clothing, down to the underwear.
- Soak them thoroughly.
- But be careful! The water from a shower is often cold,
so you need to watch out for signs of hypothermia.

• After the initial deluge from the shower, you can head to a locker
room if one is nearby.
- This will allow you to finish the procedure under warmer,
temperature-controlled water.

• Wherever it’s done, the victim should be under a shower for no less
than fifteen minutes.
- Once showering is completed, make sure the victim
gets medical attention immediately.

• In incidents where the area of contact is small, water is still very

important.
- The affected area should be rinsed under a hose or
faucet for a minimum of fifteen minutes.
- Then get medical attention.

• In the event that a hazardous chemical splashes into your eyes, the
MSDS will probably recommend flushing them with water.
- If so, your eyes should be washed for at least fifteen
minutes.

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• Be sure to know the location of the eyewash stations in your facility.
- If you are on the road and none are available, use an
eyewash bottle (or even a hose) to dilute the chemical.
- Then get to an eyewash station as soon as possible (a
full fifteen minute rinse is still recommended).
- And as with any chemical contact, get medical attention
as soon as possible.

• Many HAZMAT incidents can create inhalation hazards.

- For the accidental inhalation of a hazardous substance
the MSDS will often recommend that the victim be
moved away from the area.
- Get them to fresh air as quickly as possible.
- Then seek medical attention immediately.

* * * SUMMARY * * *

• Handling and transporting hazardous materials safely means

recognizing the hazards you are working with and being prepared to
act if necessary.

• Read labels, shipping papers, emergency response information and

Material Safety Data Sheets to make sure you are taking the proper
precautions.

• Wear the right personal protective equipment for the job.

• In the event of an accident, be ready to act.

• Know how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook and other

valuable references as well as where to find emergency numbers
and who to call for help.

• Complying with DOT regulations and participating in the required

training will help you to guarantee that the hazardous materials you
work with are handled and transported safely and securely!

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 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS
In order to assist you in complying with as many facets of the DOT training
regulations that affect your facility as possible, we have provided a number of
materials that can be used with this program. Some of these materials have been
furnished in master form. This will enable you to make as many copies of these
forms as you need. If you have colored paper available to you, it is often useful to
put each form on a different color. This enables you to easily differentiate
between the materials. The materials enclosed with this guide include:

Scheduling and Attendance Form

This form is provided so that you can easily schedule your attendees into each
session of the program. It is important that you have each attendee sign-in on the
appropriate form, documenting their attendance at the session. Normally, a copy
of this attendance/sign-in form is filed in the employee's personnel file.

Quiz
Unlike many regulations, 49 CFR 172.700 requires that employees who receive
training are tested on it as well. The quiz is normally given after viewing the
program. However, if you want an indication of the increase in the attendees'
knowledge about DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and how to handle and
transport hazardous materials safely, you can give the quiz both before and after
the program is shown. You can also use the quiz as the basis for class
discussion. If you have decided to give the quiz both before and after the
attendees view the program, it is often interesting to have the attendees compare
their before and after answers as part of the session. The quiz should be filed in
the employee's personnel file.

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Training Certificate
This form allows you to give each employee their own certificate of completion
showing that they have attended the course and taken the quiz. Space is
provided to insert the employee's name, the course instructor and the date of
completion.

Employee Training Log

This log helps you to keep track of when each employee has taken this course,
as well as associated courses or training. Space is provided to list pertinent data
about the employee, as well as information such as the date the course was
taken, and the instructor conducting the course. A copy of this form should be
kept in each employee's training or personnel file.

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 SCHEDULING AND ATTENDANCE FORM

SAFETY TRAINING FOR HANDLING

AND TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE

ATTENDEE DATE TIME SIGNATURE

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 QUIZ
SAFETY TRAINING FOR HANDLING
AND TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Name: Date:

1. Which of the training listed below is required by the DOT's Hazardous Materials
Regulations?
General awareness training.
Safety training.
Function-specific training.
All of the above.

2. True or False... Shippers of hazardous materials must provide a basic description of the
material and a list of the material's immediate hazards with each shipment?
True
False

3. Which of the following provides information about a material's potential hazards?

MSDS's.
Shipping papers.
Hazard Class labels.
All of the above.

4. True or False... You are permitted to accept packages of hazardous materials with
damaged labels as long as you can read the full product name?
True
False

5. How many Hazard Classes are there?

Four.
Seven.
Nine.
Eleven.

6. True or False... A hazardous material's shipping papers must contain a 24-hour

emergency phone number?
True
False

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 QUIZ
SAFETY TRAINING FOR HANDLING
AND TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

PRESENTER'S COPY WITH ANSWERS

1. Which of the training listed below is required by the DOT's Hazardous Materials
Regulations?
General awareness training.
Safety training.
Function-specific training.
X All of the above.

2. True or False... Shippers of hazardous materials must provide a basic description of the
material and a list of the material's immediate hazards with each shipment?
X True
False

3. Which of the following provides information about a material's potential hazards?

MSDS's.
Shipping papers.
Hazard Class labels.
X All of the above.

4. True or False... You are permitted to accept packages of hazardous materials with
damaged labels as long as you can read the full product name?
True
X False

5. How many Hazard Classes are there?

Four.
Seven.
X Nine.
Eleven.

6. True or False... A hazardous material's shipping papers must contain a 24-hour

emergency phone number?
X True
False

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 EMPLOYEE TRAINING LOG
SAFETY TRAINING FOR HANDLING
AND TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Employee: Employee #: Social Security #:
Department: Date of Next Required Training:

DATE TYPE OF TRAINING LOCATION OF INSTRUCTOR'S CERTIFICATION OF

OR COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE MATERIALS NAME AND ADDRESS TRAINING AND TESTING
(Instructor's Signature)

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 TRAINING CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that _____________________________________ has

(employee name)

completed the course Safety Training for Handling and Transporting

Hazardous Materials and has been tested on the contents of the course, as

required. This training, as well as the associated testing was conducted by

___________________________ and was completed on _________.

(course instructor) (date)

_____________________________ ____________
(course instructor) (date)

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