Who Should Take This Course?
Our DOT HAZMAT Training Online: Carrier Requirements – Rail course provides training for employees involved in transportation of hazard materials by railway, such as persons who package or load/unload hazardous materials for shipment.
Based upon Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations in 49 CFR Part 174, the course material focuses on the DOT requirements for shipping hazardous materials by rail. Topics include operating requirements, handling requirements, segregation of hazardous materials, and placarding requirements, among others.
For information on DOT HAZMAT training requirements or the DOT HAZMAT courses we offer, visit our DOT HAZMAT Training page.
High Quality Online Training
Listen | Watch | Read | Interact
Course Format
This is a 100% online, fully narrated course. The training is self-paced and available 24/7.
Designed by Certified Outreach Trainers, this DOT HAZMAT course includes up-to-date, high quality training created with your safety and learning as our top priority. The course features interactive training, which combines audio and visual elements for maximum retention. The course is completed entirely online using a computer with an internet connection and is available 24/7. For your convenience, it can be completed over time, and your progress will be saved within our Online Training System (OTS) to the last section completed. Students are given 6 months to complete the course after enrollment. We are so certain you will be satisfied with your experience, that we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee*.
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save or print your Course Completion Certificate which is provided in PDF format. We’ll also mail you a PVC credit card style Wallet ID Card with optional photo, showing training course completion. The card will be mailed within 24 hours of course completion.
Course Pricing
Detailed Course Outline
| Module 1 |
| Section |
Title |
| – |
Course Overview |
| 1 |
General Operating Requirements
Accepting hazardous materials for rail transportation | Railroad transporting its own hazmats | Rail cars inspections | Prompt shipment | Local restrictions | Transporting bulk packagings | Exceptions and restrictions. |
| 2 |
Handling and Loading Requirements
Loading | Unloading | Clean up | Shipping papers | HMR definition of a “train”. |
| 3 |
Segregation of Hazardous Materials
Segregating hazardous materials | The segregation table | Subsidiary hazards. |
| 4 |
Placarding Requirements and Car Positioning
Documenting train car position | Markings and placarding requirements | Switching and coupling of placarded flatcars | Positioning requirements. |
| 5 |
Railroad Industry Recommendations
Recommendations for operating rules | Key train and routes | Leakage | Non-conforming tank cars | Inspections | Hazmat Incidents. |
| Course Exam |
Additional Training
HAZMAT employers are required to train new HAZMAT employees within 90 days of employment or assuming new HAZMAT related job responsibilities. Direct supervision is required of the employee performing a hazardous material function until training is complete. DOT requirements specify HAZMAT employees need to be retrained and tested at least once every three years. Rail carriers where HMR applies must train and test HAZMAT employees as required prior to involving them in the transportation of hazardous materials.
Please note that this DOT hazardous materials transportation training online course is not meant to replace company-specific or function-specific training provided by your employer on equipment use and procedures for your particular work environment. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace. Employers need to evaluate employee needs for additional DOT hazardous material training and training in the use of personal protective equipment used on the job.
In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.
Course Objective
The objective of this DOT HAZMAT Rail Carrier Requirements course is to address 49 CFR Part 174 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for hazardous materials transportation.
Learning Objective
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand the general operating requirements for the DOT and the railroad industry
- Determine exceptions for hazardous materials transportation by railway
- Convey information in the Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials by rail
- Determine documentation needs for rail cars with hazardous materials
- Explain how to position placarded train cars using the Placard Group Table
- Understand restrictions in the transport of hazardous materials, including speed, inspections, routes
- Understand reporting requirements for incidents and accidents.
Sample Course Slide
Course Sections
This DOT HAZMAT course consists of 5 sections, which are fully narrated and interactive. Quiz questions within each section help the student retain the knowledge needed for the final exam.
| Module 1 |
| Section |
Title |
| – |
Course Overview |
| 1 |
General Operating Requirements |
| 2 |
Handling and Loading Requirements |
| 3 |
Segregation of Hazardous Materials |
| 4 |
Placarding Requirements and Car Positioning |
| 5 |
Railroad Industry Recommendations |
| Course Exam |
Course Exam
- The final exam for this course consists of 10 questions, which are randomly compiled from a large pool of possible questions.
- A 70% or better score is needed in order to pass the final exam. If a student does not pass, they may re-review information in the sections as necessary, and retake the test as many times as needed in order to pass.
Sample Test / Quiz Question
Accreditation
This DOT HAZMAT: Carrier Requirements – Rail course was designed by Certified Outreach Trainers and is based on the DOT regulations found in 49 CFR Part 174.
DOT HAZMAT Certification
Once the course is completed within our state-of-the-art Online Training System (OTS), you will immediately be able to download, save or print your Course DOT HAZMAT Certificate of Completion which is provided in PDF format. We’ll also mail you a PVC credit card style Wallet ID Card with optional photo, showing training course completion. The card will be mailed within 24 hours of course completion.
