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If your company ships hazmat or dangerous goods, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires the general awareness, safety and security training specified in 49 CFR Part 172.704 be taken every three years. This course meets the general awareness, safety, and security training requirements.

An introduction to hazardous materials
Why training is important and what the requirements are
Which agencies set the requirements, and the publications which state their requirements
The transport chain, including shipper and operator responsibilities within it
Hazmat classifications
General packing requirements and proper package selection
How to mark and label packages correctly
How to correctly document hazmat shipments

Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon successfully completing this course. This training helps satisfy the General Awareness, Safety, and Security Awareness requirements of 49 CFR 172.704. Employees responsible for shipment acceptance reviews, regulatory compliance determinations, or preparing or signing hazardous materials shipping documentation must also receive additional function-specific training appropriate to their job duties.