DOT HAZMAT Training: Carrier Requirements – Rail

Our 100% online DOT HAZMAT Training: Carrier Requirements – Rail course provides training to employees involved in hazardous materials transportation by railway, such as those who package, load, or unload hazardous materials for shipment. Based on Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations in 49 CFR Part 174.

The HazMat Student Advantage

• Fully Narrated, High Quality Training
• 24/7, Easy to Use Online Interface
• Self-Paced with Saved Progress
• Downloadable Student Manual
• Includes Audio, Text & Photos
• Take Up to 6 Months to Complete
• Excellent Customer Support
• Mobile Device Friendly Course*
• 100% Money Back Guarantee*
• Course Certificate & ID Card

DOT HAZMAT Training Online

• DOT HAZMAT General Awareness Training / Function Specific (10 Hrs)
• DOT HAZMAT General Awareness Training / Basic (4 Hrs)
• DOT HAZMAT Security Awareness
  
• DOT HAZMAT Hazard Classes & Divisions
• DOT HAZMAT Shipping Papers
  
• DOT HAZMAT Packaging
• DOT HAZMAT Marking
• DOT HAZMAT Labeling
• DOT HAZMAT Shipping Batteries
• DOT HAZMAT Placarding
• DOT HAZMAT Using the Hazmat Table
• DOT HAZMAT Highway Carrier Requirements
• DOT HAZMAT Air/IATA Carrier Requirements
• DOT HAZMAT Rail Carrier Requirements
• DOT HAZMAT Vessel Carrier Requirements
• Package Deals Available

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.

Detailed Course Outline

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.

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.