HMRU 000001
Hazardous Materials Regulations
Hazmat definitions and classes, the purpose of the HMR, enforcing agencies, and hazmat employee training requirements.
49 CFR Part 176 · Carriage by vessel
DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Vessel
Modal-specific hazmat training for everyone who moves dangerous goods by water, on the dock, on board and at the port. Compare the IMDG Dangerous Goods List with the HMR table, and get documentation, stowage and segregation right. 3 hours online, in English or Spanish.
Course at a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Syllabus
- 3 modules · 5 lessons
- Credits
- 0.3 CEU
- Recurrent
- Every 3 years
Stowed in 3 modules
HMTU 000002
The Hazardous Materials Table
Two lessons reading Columns 1 to 10, the appendices and the hazard class system.
VSLU 000003
Carrier requirements: water
IMDG Dangerous Goods List vs. HMR table, documentation, damaged packages, stowage and segregation, Class 1 explosives handling and incident reporting.
Who it's for
- Shippers and carriers moving hazmat by vessel
- Dock, vessel and intermediary carrier personnel
- Ship's captains, officers and crew who handle hazmat cargo
- Port security and cargo container inspection staff
- Anyone who packages, marks, labels, placards, loads or unloads vessel hazmat
- Emergency responders and compliance officers
FAQ
Which regulations does it cover?
The modal-specific requirements in 49 CFR Part 176 (Carriage by Vessel) of the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations, and how the IMDG Code Dangerous Goods List compares with the HMR Hazardous Materials Table. DOT hazmat training requirements are in 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H.
When must hazmat employees be trained?
DOT requires training within 90 days after employment or a change in job function, and recurrent training at least once every three years. The certificate is valid for three years.
Are there prerequisites?
No. It builds on the 4-hour DOT Hazmat Transportation General Awareness course, but there are no prerequisites. The course is available in English and Spanish.
Who should take it?
Shippers and carriers moving hazmat by vessel; dock, vessel and intermediary carrier personnel; ship's officers and crew who handle hazmat cargo; port and cargo security staff; anyone who packages, marks, labels, placards, loads or unloads hazmat for vessel shipment; and compliance officers.
Stow it right. Sail compliant.
$49.99 per person, with bulk pricing for crews. 100% online, available 24/7, with your certificate available as soon as you pass. SCORM, virtual instructor-led and face-to-face formats are also available.
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