Auto Dealer Hazmat Training (4 Hour)

Do you or your employees handle, ship or receive batteries, airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners or paints? If so, you need to comply with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for shipping these types of materials.

To ensure compliance with DOT shipping regulations, Hazmat School provides an online DOT HM-181 training course tailored for automobile dealers and suppliers. This course is based on our standard DOT course but has been customized to cover a range of industries and operations which handle vehicle-related items, equipment and parts such as airbag initiators, automobile batteries, paints and solvents, which are considered hazardous and are controlled by the DOT.

When choosing training for your employees, you want a course that actually applies to your operation and which will not put you or your staff to sleep. This course will cover the “function-specific” section of the regulation while relating everything back to your industry. This course will also fulfill your tri-annual DOT Hazmat refresher training requirement.

After completing this four-hour auto dealer Hazmat training course, each trainee will receive a DOT Hazmat certificate documenting compliance with the DOT Hazmat training requirement. Learn more about this innovative DOT HM-181 training class below.

An Online Course to Satisfy DOT Hazmat Training Requirements

The US DOT has established a series of regulations governing training programs for what are termed Hazmat Employees. A Hazmat Employee is defined as anyone who is involved with the transportation of hazardous materials. Automobile dealers and suppliers that ship hazardous materials or prepare them for shipping are subject to the DOT’s Hazmat Training Requirements. You can find these requirements in Subpart H of Title 49 Part 172 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

The federal government requires that all Hazmat employees receive some basic training that covers hazardous materials awareness, safety, security and other topics related to specific job function. The DOT training program is sometimes referred to as HM-181 or HM-126 training.

Unlike some HM-181 training programs, our online course focuses specifically on topics relevant to the automobile industry. This allows you to satisfy DOT Hazmat training requirements while delving into topics that directly affect your everyday work. The training course is ideal for large teams of employees as well as individuals.

Who Should Take This Class?

This course is tailored to employees working in automobile dealerships and auto suppliers who transport or handle hazardous materials. This training is essential for anyone in the automobile sector working with hazardous materials, from automotive parts to chemicals used in vehicle maintenance.

Shipping hazardous materials in the automotive industry requires careful safety precautions. With our DOT HM-181 Hazmat Employee for Automobile Dealers & Suppliers course, participants can fulfill their Department of Transportation (DOT) hazmat training requirements.

Industries Requiring This Hazardous Materials Course

The automotive industry, including auto dealers, auto parts suppliers, repair shops and service carriers, relies on employees who thoroughly understand hazardous materials regulations and are DOT Hazmat certified. Auto shop workers who handle, store and ship hazardous materials generated at their shop will need to be hazmat certified in order to package and ship materials like seatbelt pretensioners, oil, oily rags, paint, airbags, batteries, etc.

What Requirements Does This Course Satisfy?

Completing this course fulfills the DOT requirement for hazmat training compliant with Docket HM-181 — this relates to federal hazardous materials regulations. This class is designed for the automotive industry to ensure you remain 49 CFR DOT-compliant while receiving the most relevant instruction possible.

What to Expect in This Course

Expect an in-depth review of critical concepts related to hazardous materials handling and transportation focusing on the automotive industry. This course ensures you’ll be well-informed on the latest compliance standards and safety protocols.

Topics Covered

We cover operations and industries that work with automobile parts, items and equipment. The program details working with hazardous materials related to the automobile industry, including paints and solvents, airbag initiators and automobile batteries. Students will learn how to safely handle hazardous materials and comply with regulations.

Course Objectives

Once students have completed this course, they will be able to:

• Interpret and apply DOT hazardous material regulations specific to the automobile industry.
• Classify hazardous materials correctly.
• Properly package, label and document hazardous materials shipments.
• Respond effectively to hazardous materials emergencies.
• Implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access to hazardous materials.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Hazardous Materials Table.

Course Requirements

Students must have a computer or tablet with internet access and a working email for this course. There are no prerequisites needed.

Grading Policy

The course finishes with a final exam containing multiple choice and true/false questions. Students must achieve 75% or higher on the final to pass and can take the quiz up to three times for a passing grade.

Course Schedule and Deadlines

This course takes around four hours to complete. Students have 30 days to finish — after this time, they must re-enroll. Anyone working with hazardous materials shipping must retake this course every three years.

Why Choose Hazmat School?

Hazmat School is renowned for delivering high-quality safety training programs to our participants. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose us:

• We tailor our classes to meet the relevant regulations while providing course-takers with the skills and knowledge needed to work safely and productively.
• Our 24/7 remote instructors and self-paced auto dealer compliance courses allow you to learn how you want.
• With our group and government employee discounts, everyone can receive the training they need.

Register for Training Today

Enroll in our DOT hazmat transportation training today to refresh your knowledge, enhance your safety and contribute to secure transportation and handling of hazardous materials in the automotive industry. If you want to learn more about our programs, contact us online now!

Course Objectives

Our DOT HM-181 course for automobile suppliers and dealers is designed around the guidelines set forth in 49 CFR, Part 172.704, Subpart H. Each section of the course corresponds to the regulations established by the DOT. By successfully completing this program, participants will have:

• Fulfilled the criteria outlined in 49 CFR, Part 172.704 for hazardous materials handling and transportation certification
• Examined the DOT regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials
• Explored fundamental safety components, such as the identification of hazardous materials as mandated by DOT regulations and the Hazard Communication Standard
• Explored essential procedures for managing emergencies involving hazardous materials as a DOT Hazmat Employee
• Demonstrated key responsibilities of a DOT Hazmat Employee, including understanding the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101), Labels and Placards, and Shipping Papers
• Successfully identified the nine DOT hazard classes and their corresponding transportation placards
• Developed an understanding of the security risks inherent in hazardous materials transportation (HM-232)
• Acquired knowledge of security enhancement methods for transportation of hazardous materials
• Gained proficiency in recognizing and responding to potential security threats

Course Requirements

After registering for this course, students will work through lessons, review sections and complete a final exam at their own pace. The course takes approximately four hours to complete, but you’ll have the ability to pause the instruction and come back at any time.

To access this online hazardous materials training, you need an email account, internet access and a computer or iPad. All course materials are available online, so no text is required.

Course Grading Policy

To pass this automotive supplier and dealer Hazmat course, you will need to complete the true/false or multiple choice final exam with a grade of 75% or higher. If you get less than 75%, you can retake the final test a total of three times.

Course Schedule

The course is structured for self-paced learning, allowing you 30 days to complete it at your convenience. You can access the material as needed during this period. If you do not finish within one month, you will need to re-enroll. Once you successfully complete the course, you will immediately receive a PDF certificate as proof of compliance.

Who Needs DOT HM-181 Regulations Training?

All employees engaged in the shipping of hazardous materials are required to undergo DOT HM-181 or HM-126 training. Generally, you will need to complete the DOT HM-181 training if you:

• Offer hazardous materials for transportation
• Participate in the transportation of hazardous items like car batteries or airbag initiators
• Label or mark packages that contain hazardous materials for shipment
• Sign DOT documentation related to the transportation of hazardous goods

If you select the specific types of packaging for the products you ship, our course #1205 provides the additional packaging training you need to perform those job duties.

Register for Your DOT Hazmat Training Course Today

Automobile dealers and suppliers involved with hazardous materials shipping need DOT HM-181 employee training to operate safely and legally. At Safety Compliance Management, Inc., we offer online courses to make regulatory compliance simpler and more afford.