Course Details
Welcome to our CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Online Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) program, tailored for individuals seeking to obtain the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement on their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Our comprehensive online course provides convenient and flexible theoretical instruction, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and preparing students for success in the hazardous materials transportation industry.
Through our interactive virtual learning platform, students will engage with multimedia modules, video lectures, quizzes, and resources curated by industry experts. This course covers all essential topics mandated by federal regulations, equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to safely handle and transport hazardous materials.
Key areas of focus include:
1. Regulatory Compliance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials, including the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
2. Hazardous Materials Identification: Learn to identify and classify hazardous materials according to their hazard classes and divisions, as well as their compatibility with other substances.
3. Hazardous Materials Handling and Transportation: Understand the proper procedures for packaging, labeling, loading, securing, and transporting hazardous materials safely and securely.
4. Emergency Response and Spill Management: Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to hazardous materials incidents, including spill containment, cleanup procedures, and emergency communication protocols.
5. Security Awareness: Learn about security requirements and best practices for preventing unauthorized access to hazardous materials shipments, as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
6. Regulatory Compliance Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the documentation requirements for transporting hazardous materials, including shipping papers, placards, and emergency response information.
Upon successful completion of the online course, students will be well-prepared to pass the Hazardous Materials Endorsement written test with confidence, fulfilling the requirements set forth by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Join us today and take the first step toward expanding your career opportunities in the transportation industry with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 322 Lessons
- Lifetime
- E1.1 Basic Introductory HM RequirementsHazardous Materials Endorsement Training Unit E1.1 Basic Introductory Hazardous Materials Requirements53
- 1.0Overview
- 1.1Unit Introduction
- 1.2Unit Objectives
- 1.3Important Differentiation
- 1.4Hazardous Materials
- 1.5How do You Know If It’s A Hazardous Material?
- 1.6Hazardous Materials Endorsement: Requirements and Preparation
- 1.7Hazardous Materials Training: What To Expect
- 1.8Permits, Exemptions, And Special Routes
- 1.9Reasons For Regulation
- 1.10Contain The Material
- 1.11Communicate The Risk
- 1.12Assure Safe Drivers And Equipment
- 1.13Communication Rules
- 1.14Classes of Hazardous Materials
- 1.15Hazmat Shipping Papers: Rules and Requirements
- 1.16Package Labels
- 1.17Lists of Regulated Products
- 1.18Hazardous Materials Table
- 1.19Hazardous Materials Table – Column 1 Symbols
- 1.2049 CFR Part 172.101 Appendix A
- 1.2149 CFR Part 172.101 Appendix B
- 1.22Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers
- 1.23Item Description
- 1.24Item Description (continued)
- 1.25Shipper’s Certification
- 1.26Package Markings and Labels
- 1.27Recognizing Hazardous Materials
- 1.28Hazardous Waste Manifest
- 1.29Placarding: 49 CFR Part 172.504
- 1.30Placarding (continued)
- 1.31Placard Tables
- 1.32Placard Tables (continued)
- 1.33Placard Tables (continued)
- 1.34Hazmat Emergencies
- 1.35Crashes and Incidents
- 1.36Crashes and Incidents (continued)
- 1.37Emergency Response
- 1.38Contacting Emergency Response Personnel
- 1.39Emergency Response (continued)
- 1.40Notify Your Employer
- 1.41Fires
- 1.42Spills or Leaks
- 1.43Containment Of Spills and Leaks
- 1.44Responses to Specific Hazards
- 1.45Responses to Specific Hazards (continued)
- 1.46Responses to Specific Hazards (continued)
- 1.47Responses to Specific Hazards (continued)
- 1.48Responses to Specific Hazards (continued)
- 1.49National Response Center
- 1.50Chemical Transportation Emergency Center CHEMTREC
- 1.51Radioactive Separation Table
- 1.52Hazard Class Definitions
- E1.2 Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements19
- 2.0Overview
- 2.1Unit introduction
- 2.2Unit Objectives
- 2.3Transporting HM: Shipper Responsibilities
- 2.4Transporting HM: Carrier Responsibilities
- 2.5Transporting HM: Driver Responsibilities
- 2.6Applicability of HMR to persons
- 2.7Applicability of HMR to Packaging functions
- 2.8Applicability of HMR to pre-transportation functions
- 2.9Pre-transportation Functions
- 2.10Applicability of HMR to transportation functions
- 2.11Transportation Functions
- 2.12Transportation Functions cont.
- 2.13Functions not subject to HMR
- 2.14Requirements of other federal agencies
- 2.15Requirements of state and local government
- 2.16Requirements of state and local government (cont.)
- 2.17Requirements of state and local government (cont.)
- 2.18Penalties for noncompliance
- E1.3 Reporting Hazardous Material Crashes Releases27
- 3.0Overview
- 3.1Unit Introduction
- 3.2Unit Objectives
- 3.3Emergency Response Guidebook
- 3.4HM Crashes/Incidents
- 3.5Checklist after an HM crash
- 3.6HM Fires
- 3.7HM Leak or spill
- 3.8HM Spills and Leaks (Cont.)
- 3.9Procedures for HM spills or leaks
- 3.10Final guidance on Leaks and Spills
- 3.11HM Classifications
- 3.12Incidents with Class 1 Explosives
- 3.13Incidents with Class 2 Compressed Gases
- 3.14Incidents with Class 3 Flammable liquids
- 3.15Incidents with Class 4 flammable solids and Class 5 oxidizing materials
- 3.16Incidents with Class 6 Poisonous materials and Infectious Substances
- 3.17Incidents with Class 7 radioactive material
- 3.18Incidents with Class 8 corrosive materials
- 3.19Required Notification
- 3.20When is notification required (49 CFR 171.15)
- 3.21Information needed when reporting
- 3.22HM Incident Report
- 3.23DOT Form F 5800.1 (01/2004)
- 3.24Submitting the Incident Report
- 3.25Retaining the Incident Report
- 3.26Updating the Incident Report
- E1.4 Tunnels and Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Req.15
- 4.0Overview
- 4.1Unit Introduction
- 4.2Unit Objectives
- 4.3RR-Highway Grade Crossings
- 4.4You Must Stop
- 4.5Class I HM cited in 49 CFR 392.10(a)
- 4.6Class 2 HM cited in 49 CFR 392.10(a)
- 4.7Class 3–4 HM cited in 49 CFR 392.10(a)
- 4.8Class 5–8 HM Cited in 49 CFR 392.10(a)
- 4.9Stopping
- 4.10Exemptions to Required Stopping
- 4.11Federal Regulations regarding HM and Tunnels
- 4.12Parking and Tunnels
- 4.13Know your State’s Regulations
- 4.14Other restrictions for Tunnels
- E1.5 Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials32
- 5.0Overview
- 5.1Unit Introduction
- 5.2Unit Objectives
- 5.3DO NOT Smoke around HM
- 5.4General Loading/Unloading Requirements
- 5.5Securing HM
- 5.6Cargo Heaters
- 5.7Combustion Cargo Heaters – Diesel or Propane
- 5.8Combustion Cargo Heaters – Catalytic Heater
- 5.9Automatic Cargo Temperature Control Devices
- 5.10HM in enclosed Cargo Spaces
- 5.11Tank Loading and Unloading Attendance
- 5.12Who is Qualified?
- 5.13What is Attendance?
- 5.14In-person attendance
- 5.15Remote Attendance
- 5.16Remote Attendance (cont.)
- 5.17Cargo tank Shut-off Features
- 5.18HM Tank Loading (cont.)
- 5.19Loading Flammable Liquids
- 5.20Loading Compressed Gases
- 5.21Class 1 Specific Loading requirements
- 5.22Class 1 Instructions (cont.)
- 5.23Class 1 Instructions (cont.)
- 5.24Do Not Transport Division 1.1 or 1.2 If…
- 5.25Class 1 and Detonators
- 5.26Division 2.3 and Division 6.1 Specific Loading/Unloading Instructions
- 5.27Restrictions on loading a Division 2.3 or 6.1 HM
- 5.28Division 6.1 PG I, Hazard Zone A
- 5.29Class 3 Special Instructions
- 5.30Additional Materials with Specialized Instructions
- 5.31Mixed Loads
- E1.6 Hazardous Materials in Passenger Vehicles10
- 6.0Overview
- 6.1Unit Introduction
- 6.2Unit Objectives
- 6.3Can you transport Hazmat on a Passenger vehicle?
- 6.4Regulations for passenger carrying vehicles SubPart A
- 6.549 CFR Part 177.870 SubParts B and C
- 6.649 CFR Part 177.870 SubPart D
- 6.749 CFR Part 177.870 SubPart E
- 6.849 CFR Part 177.870 SubPart F
- 6.949 CFR part 177.870 SubPart G
- E1.7 Bulk Packages35
- 7.0Overview
- 7.1Unit Introduction
- 7.2Unit Objectives
- 7.3What is Bulk Packaging?
- 7.4Cargo Tank Definition
- 7.5Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)
- 7.6Portable Tank
- 7.7Fuel Tank
- 7.8Bulk Packaging Markings
- 7.9Markings for Portable Tanks
- 7.10Reminders for Cargo Tank Loading
- 7.11Emergency Control Features
- 7.12Emergency Discharge Control
- 7.13Emergency Discharge Control (cont.)
- 7.14Excessive Flow Valve
- 7.15Know the Hazards and Properties of your HM
- 7.16Potential Hazards Related to Liquid Asphalt Code 130
- 7.17Emergency Responses Related to Liquid Asphalt 130
- 7.18Potential Hazards Related to Explosives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.5 Code 112
- 7.19Emergency Responses Related to Explosives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.5 Code 112
- 7.20Potential Hazards Related to Diesel Fuel and Other Gas/Oil Code 128
- 7.21Emergency Responses Related to Diesel Fuel and Other Gas/Oil Code 128
- 7.22Specific Hazards and Emergency Responses to other Hazardous Materials
- 7.23Special Handling of Dry Bulk
- 7.24Operating Tank Vehicles
- 7.25High Center of Gravity
- 7.26Dangers of Surge
- 7.27Dangers of Sloshing
- 7.28Bulkheads
- 7.29Baffled Tanks
- 7.30Un-Baffled Tanks
- 7.31Outages
- 7.32How do you know how much liquid to load?
- 7.33Safe Driving with Bulk Liquid Tankers
- 7.34Preventing Cargo Tank Rollovers
- E1.8 Operating Emergency Equipment22
- 8.0Overview
- 8.1Unit Introduction
- 8.2Unit Objectives
- 8.3What Constitutes Emergency Equipment?
- 8.4Classes of Fire Extinguishers
- 8.5P.A.S.S Technique for Using Fire Extinguishers
- 8.6Minimum Fire Extinguisher Ratings
- 8.7Fire Extinguisher Regulations
- 8.8Spare Fuses
- 8.9Warning devices for a stopped vehicle
- 8.10Four-way Flashers
- 8.11Emergency Reflective Triangles
- 8.12Fuses or Flares
- 8.13Other Warning Devices
- 8.14Special rules for Fuses and Flares
- 8.15Special Rules for Hazmat
- 8.16Package Securement
- 8.17Loading and Unloading HM
- 8.18Loading and Unloading HM (cont.)
- 8.19Use of Tools
- 8.20Containers in Transit
- 8.21When Operating Tanker Trucks
- E1.9 Emergency Response Procedures44
- 9.0Overview
- 9.1Unit Introduction
- 9.2Unit Objectives
- 9.3Emergency Response Information Definition
- 9.4Required Information
- 9.5Required Information (cont.)
- 9.6Information Documentation
- 9.7Shipping Papers
- 9.8Emergency Response Information
- 9.9Who Does This Apply To?
- 9.10Requirements
- 9.11Exemptions
- 9.12Emergency Response Telephone Number
- 9.13Procedures for dealing with HM Emergencies
- 9.14Approach Cautiously
- 9.15Identify The Hazard
- 9.16Assess the Situation
- 9.17Obtain Help
- 9.18Obtain Help (cont.)
- 9.19Respond
- 9.20Respond (cont.)
- 9.21Post Response Procedures
- 9.22Determine the Threat
- 9.23Weather Conditions
- 9.24Effects to Population
- 9.25Effects to Population (cont.)
- 9.26Environmental Impacts
- 9.27Incident or Emergency?
- 9.28Emergency Spill/Leak Response
- 9.29Safety Equipment Required on a HM Vehicle
- 9.30Safety Equipment Required on a HM Vehicle (cont.)
- 9.31Spill Kit Items
- 9.32Spill Kit Items (cont.)
- 9.33Effects to People
- 9.34Effects to people (cont.)
- 9.35Effects to Property
- 9.36Effects to the Environment
- 9.37Effects To the Environment (cont.)
- 9.38Costs of clean-up
- 9.39Costs of Clean-up (cont.)
- 9.40Importance of these procedures
- 9.41Importance of these procedures (cont.)
- 9.42How much HM?
- 9.43HM Spills
- E1.10 Engine Refueling a Hazardous-Material Vehicle11
- 10.0Overview
- 10.1Unit Introduction
- 10.2Unit Objectives
- 10.3Who Does This Apply to?
- 10.4State and Local Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations
- 10.5Essential learning discussion #1
- 10.6Fueling
- 10.7Fueling (cont.)
- 10.8Essential Learning Discussion #2
- 10.9Wrap-up Discussion & Questions?
- 10.10Instructor section: Class Organization
- E1.11 Check Tires on a Hazardous-Material-Vehicle11
- 11.0Overview
- 11.1Unit Introduction
- 11.2Unit Objectives
- 11.3How often should I inspect my Tires?
- 11.4Pre-trip Inspection on Tires
- 11.549 CFR Part 397.17 Subpart B
- 11.6Dangers of Under-Inflating Tires
- 11.7Dangers of Over-Inflating Tires
- 11.849 CFR Part 397.17 Subpart C
- 11.9Are Your Tires Too Hot?
- 11.10Remember!
- E1.12 Routes and Route Planning20
- 12.0Overview
- 12.1Unit Introduction
- 12.2Unit Objectives
- 12.3Hazardous Material Routes
- 12.4Hazardous Material Routes (cont.)
- 12.5Hazardous Material Routes (cont.)
- 12.6Hazardous Material Routes (cont.)
- 12.7Hazardous Material Routes (cont.)
- 12.8NRHM Routing Rules
- 12.9NRHM Routing Rules (cont.)
- 12.10NRHM Routing Rules: Explosives
- 12.11Federal NRHM Routing Regulations
- 12.12NRHM Routing Factors
- 12.13NRHM Routing Factors (cont.)
- 12.14RHM Routing Rules
- 12.15RHM Routing Rules (cont.)
- 12.16RHM Routing Rules (cont.)
- 12.17RHM Routing Rules Deviations
- 12.18RHM Routing Plan
- 12.19Documented Deviations
- E1.13 Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (HMSP)22
- 13.0Overview
- 13.1Unit Introduction
- 13.2Unit Objectives
- 13.3Hazardous Material Safety Permit
- 13.4Who must have an HMSP
- 13.5Applying for an HMSP
- 13.6Criteria for Receiving an HMSP
- 13.7Temporary HMSP
- 13.8Operational Requirements when an HMSP is Required
- 13.9Class 7 Radioactive Vehicle Inspection
- 13.10What is a Communication Plan
- 13.11Required Communication Plan Details
- 13.12Additional Required Communication
- 13.13Attendance of Division 1.1., 1.2., and 1.3 Explosives
- 13.14Exceptions to the Attendance Rule
- 13.15Attendance for other HM
- 13.16What does Attendance mean?
- 13.17Safe Haven
- 13.18Special Parking Regulations for Certain HM
- 13.19Prohibited Parking
- 13.20Additional Parking Requirements
- 13.21Planning for Parking Restrictions
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