49 CFR Basic DOT HM-181 Hazmat Training Course for Hazmat Haulers

As someone who ships, handles, stores or transports hazardous materials, you’re required to take a United States Department of Transportation (DOT) training course.

A basic DOT training course will allow you to familiarize yourself with the concepts and procedures you need to promote a safe work environment. During training, you’ll learn about safety procedures, general awareness and security training for hazardous materials specific to your occupation.

You must complete DOT training in three-year intervals to ensure you utilize the safest practices as a DOT hauler. This course will fulfill that requirement. If you are renewing your certification, you should plan to finish this course before your current certificate expires. While obtaining your certification, you can continue to work under supervision.

HAZMAT SCHOOL’S DOT HM 181 HAZMAT HAULERS TRAINING COURSE

This program is simple to take and will help you to understand your role. Additionally, it will set up further training programs should they also be required. This HM-181 training course is exhibited in an easily understood format and is filled with interactive activities, industry-specific examples and PowerPoints with audio and video to fully ensure you understand the regulations and safety precautions behind transporting hazardous materials.

We’ll send you an official DOT certificate documenting that you meet the DOT Hazardous Material training requirement once you’ve completed the course. This course will also meet the DOT requirement to renew your training every three years.

Hazmat School also offers additional training courses. For example, if you ship automotive supplies, like seatbelt pretensioners or airbags, you may need our more customized course #1200. If you select the specific types of packaging for the products you ship, then you need our packaging course #1205. We have all the training you need to become certified in your industry.

Students who take this course work in a variety of industries across the country. Here’s what one of our students had to say about our training:

“I was very pleased with the interactive course format and the virtual instructor. Each portion was explained in detail and quizzes were very helpful. The final exam was also on point. I would recommend this course to other companies requiring DOT Hazmat training for their staff.” – Glasgow, KY

Do you ship automotive supplies (airbags or seatbelt pretensioners)? You may need our more customized course #1200.

Do you select the specific types of packaging for the products you ship? Then you need our packaging course #1205.

What to Expect During Training

If this is your first training course or the first course you’ve taken with Hazmat School, we know you might have some questions. Below, we’ve detailed the course objectives, deadlines, grading policy and course requirements, so you know exactly what to expect when you begin your training course.

Course Objectives

The online DOT Hazmat course objectives and structure are based on the DOT Hazmat regulation requirements. Each unit is based on at least one, if not more, of these requirements. When students have completed DOT haulers training, they will:

1. Meet 49 CFR, Part 172.704 requirements for hazardous materials transportation and handling certification.
2. Have reviewed DOT regulations and requirements for hazardous materials transportation.
3. Have learned the basic safety elements required by the Hazard Communication Standard and DOT regulations, such as identifying and recognizing hazardous materials.
4. Have knowledge of the basic operations DOT Hazmat Employees must understand for handling hazardous materials emergencies.
5. Demonstrated the basic functions a DOT Hazmat Employee must understand, including basic knowledge of Shipping Papers, Labels and Placards and the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101).
6. Have reviewed the DOT hazard classes and the appropriate placards each of the nine classes used in transportation.
7. Be aware of the security risks that come with transporting hazardous materials (HM-232).
8. Have an understanding of the methods that improve transportation security.
9. Learn how to recognize and respond to security threats.

Hazmat Haulers DOT Training Requirements

Students must complete all of the course modules in order. When they’ve completed the course, the final exam will be unlocked. Each student will need an email account and a tablet or computer with Internet access. All of the course materials are available online, no text required. DOT hazmat haulers training is four hours long but can be finished in multiple sessions.

Grading Policy

To achieve hazmat haulers DOT certification, you need to complete the 30-question true/false and multiple choice exam and achieve at least 75% or higher. If you don’t get this grade the first time, you may retake the quiz up to a total of three (3) times.

How Long Is DOT Hazmat Haulers Training?

DOT hazmat haulers training must be completed in 30 days. As a self-paced course, you can work on the course whenever it’s convenient for you. If you have not completed the course within 30 days, you will need to enroll in the course again. When you have completed the course successfully, you will get an official DOT PDF certificate immediately.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE HAZMAT HAULERS DOT CERTIFICATION COURSE?

Do you have a job that puts you in contact with hazardous materials that are handled, packed, or transported in any way? Hazmat School proudly offers a detailed HM-181 course that complies with national safety standards, so Hazmat employees can continue to safely work with, handle and transport hazardous materials.

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has established a series of regulations governing training programs for what are termed Hazmat Employees. Basic DOT Hazmat shipping training is often referred to as HM-126 or HM-181 training. Employees in need of Basic DOT Hazmat training could be anyone who meets any of the following criteria:

1. A person who offers a hazardous material for transportation
2. A person who handles hazardous material transportation
3. A person who labels or marks packages that are being transported
4. A person who signs off on any DOT document, including hazardous waste manifests

Do You Ship Hazmat via FedEx, UPS, DHL or Other Carriers?

Many employees who have not worked with hazardous materials before don’t realize they may have to undergo DOT hazmat employee training for transporting hazmat. This seems to be particularly true among people who ship hazmat through a third party such as FedEx, UPS or DHL.

You don’t actually have to be the person who physically transports hazardous materials from point A to point B to need DOT training. You may simply be the individual who packages, labels, placards or marks the materials. Professionals who receive hazardous materials shipped through a third-party also need to complete HM 181 Department of Transportation hazmat training.

Hazardous materials, or “dangerous goods,”  are things that pose a serious risk to safety, health and property during transport to and from multiple locations. These materials can be in one of nine classes of hazards that include explosives, flammable solids and miscellaneous hazardous materials, among others. Toxic waste is not the only hazardous material, but it is commonly thought of when hearing that term. In fact, many everyday items are considered dangerous goods, such as cleaning supplies, aerosols, insecticides and used paint.

Even if your business ships seemingly harmless things like computers or batteries using a third-party carrier, you and your team may need DOT hazmat training. If you fail to complete the required training and pass the related exam, your organization may be subjected to litigation and/or fines if an accident or shipping incident results in injuries or property or environmental damage.

Do You Operate a Vehicle That Transports Hazardous Materials?

If you drive a vehicle that carries dangerous goods, you need to complete initial DOT HM 181 hazmat employee training and ongoing training thereafter. The DOT training requirements don’t just apply to the operators of big rigs. Instead, they apply to all drivers who operate a vehicle of any size, make or model that’s used to transport hazardous materials.

Do You Want to Get Your Hazmat Endorsement on Your CDL?

Unfortunately, we cannot issue you your hazmat endorsement for your CDL. That credential is only available through a state’s Division of Motor Vehicles. While that’s true, our online HM-181 training course for transporting hazardous materials is required in addition to your endorsement in order for you to transport hazmat in the U.S.

Do You Work in a Shipping/Receiving Department That Ships or Receives Hazardous Materials?

Although you may think otherwise, employees who work in a shipping and/or receiving department that handles dangerous goods, signs off on any paperwork or is involved in any way with getting the hazardous materials from point A to B they must satisfy strict training requirements. This online hazmat training course for transporting hazardous materials will help you and your staff members do just that.

INDUSTRIES THAT REQUIRE THIS COURSE

Hazmat certification and refresher courses are required for employees and employers in a wide variety of industries. Here are some of the verticals that

mandate employers and employees undergo DOT-approved training:

1. Trucking
2. Manufacturing
3. Recycling
4. Electronics
5. Appliances
6. Automotive
7. Painting
8. Beauty

If you’re planning to launch a new business or career and aren’t sure if you need to earn an HM 181 Department of Transportation hazmat training certification, it’s best to investigate. As an employer, you can minimize the chances you’ll incur fines or face litigation if you and your employees have the required training. If you are a prospective employee who has all the right credentials in place, you may be more immediately employable.

WHY COMPLETE DOT HAULERS TRAINGING WITH HAZMAT SCHOOL?

DOT and OSHA safety standards it is required that all employees who work with and around hazardous materials take and pass the necessary training courses. At Hazmat School, we offer the best online HM-181 training possible at the best possible price.

We adhere to the strict DOT and OSHA standards to give you the knowledge you need to protect yourself and others while on the job. OSHA’s strict standards dictate that personnel who are shipping or working with hazardous materials must have the knowledge to protect themselves in any scenario. After completing our online DOT HM-181 or HM-126 course, you will be prepared for any interaction with hazardous materials.

Earn Your Hazmat Haulers DOT Certification Online Today

Hazmat School is fully prepared to offer you the training you need. Whether you’re looking to add to your professional credentials or are an employer who needs to certify your employees, we’ve got you covered. With fully online courses and 24/7 professional assistance, you can complete your training on your own time and obtain your certification immediately.

Providing the highest quality learning experiences to more than 20,000 students each year, all of our certified instructors individually work with each student to ensure they completely understand and learn the course material.

If your job requires you to take an HM-181 training course, let our certified professionals help you get the certification you need in no time. Register today for our basic DOT HM 181 hazmat training course online and become certified at your convenience, or contact us at 877-OSHA-NOW (674-2669) for details!