Hazardous Materials Shipping and Transportation General Awareness Training
Target Audience
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Coordinators for UWM departments and divisions
- Employees who prepare hazardous materials for transport
Introduction
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the transportation of hazardous materials. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) are located in 49 CFR 171-179. The HMR was originally developed to address the acute hazards associated with the transportation of explosives and flammables. These regulations have evolved to include
- Classification
- Hazard communication
- Transportation
- Packaging
- Emergency response
Updated November 7, 2007 by SAK