DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations
Workshop (HMR: 49 CFR Parts 171-180)

 

 

Workshop not currently scheduled.  Last session was in May 2007.  Contact NMTA for future schedule.

OVERVIEW

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR Parts 171-180) Specify requirements for the safe and secure transportation of Hazardous materials in commerce by rail car, aircraft, vessel, and motor vehicle.  These comprehensive regulations govern Transportation-related activities by offerors (e.g., shippers, brokers, Forwarding agents, freight forwarders, and warehouses); carriers (e.g., common, contract, and private); packaging manufacturers, reconditioners, testers, and retesters; and independent inspection agencies.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone who offers or transports hazardous materials in Commerce or has a desire to learn more abut US DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations.

 

*Bring your CFR Title 49 with you to class.

This half-day workshop provides an overview of how to use the HMR and a summary of many of the requirements found in the HMR which can affect transportation safety to include: Shipping

Papers, Emergency Response Information, Placarding Requirements, and Security.

Guest Instructor

Mr. Aubrey Campbell is a Transportation Specialist with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Materials
Initiatives and Training.  Mr. Campbell is the Hazardous Materials Safety Assistance Team’s (HMSAT) Southwest Area Coordinator. As a member of the Hazardous Materials Safety Assistance Team, Mr. Campbell is dedicated to providing hazardous materials education, technical assistance, and outreach throughout the nation.

This course is free ... but limited to the first 18 applicants only.