Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazmat per 49 CFR

Course Overview

Who Should take this course?

Our DOT Hazmat: Segregation - Vessel training course provides students with training on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) requirements for the segregation of hazardous materials by most commercial vessels, foreign or domestic, when in the navigable waters of the United States and across the globe.

Students who should take this course are those who are involved in the shipment of hazardous materials by vessel. This can include, but is not limited to, workers on board vessels, workers who package materials for shipment, and workers who load and unload hazardous materials for shipment.

The bottom line in ALL SITUATIONS is that employers are required to ensure that their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

Objectives

The objectives of this DOT Hazmat: Segregation - Vessel course are to address the segregation requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials by vessel found in 49 CFR Part 176.83-84 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and the IMDG Code Chapter 7.2–7.7.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Use DOT and IMDG tables to segregate hazardous materials shipped via vessel;
  • Distinguish domestic and international rules for segregating hazardous materials for shipment via vessel;
  • Segregate hazardous materials appropriate separation distances according to diagrams; and
  • Segregate hazardous materials based on rules specific to the type of vessel.

Syllabus

This course consists of 1 module broken down into 3 sections. Students are required to take each section in sequential order as listed below.

Exams

This course has a final exam based upon the content covered in the course.

The exam consists of 10 questions randomly selected from a larger pool of questions. A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam. If a student does not pass the exam the first time, they may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass.

Mobile Version

 

We're excited to announce that this course is now available in HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet). This course requires only the most recent version of your mobile device's web browser.

Tablet Pros and Cons

Mobile versions of this sort of training are new, but below are some Pros and Cons that we have noticed during our extensive testing.

Pros

  • No computer needed
  • Tablet mobility
  • Tablet screen graphics

Cons

  • Smartphone screens can be too small to see
  • Mobile browsers react differently than computer browsers
  • Phone calls can interrupt training

During our testing we really noticed that tablets work much better than smartphones, simply due to their screen size.

Growing Pains

Because this is a Beta Version of our course, you may encounter some issues as we work out the kinks.

Your Mobile Browser

While HTML5 makes taking this course on mobile devices possible, not all mobile browsers are optimized for HTML5, meaning you may not have complete functionality. If you have difficulty taking this course using the browser on your mobile device, you may need to use a different browser.

Test the functionality of your browser using HTML5 and compare it to the performance of other browsers. If you find other browsers are more compatible than your own, you may want to make the switch.

FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions specific to this course.

Q - How long will this course take to complete?

Our courses are set up to take a specific amount of time. Some students may get through the training more quickly, while others may actually take longer to complete their training. Remember, this training should be used as an intricate tool in the context of an overall training program; it can be combined with other training throughout the year in order to meet any hour requirements needed.


Q - How long do I have to start a course once enrolled?

Students have 12 months to start their training from the time they enroll in an online course.


Q - How long do I have to complete a course once started?

Take up to 36 months to complete your online training, at your own pace and schedule.


Q - Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?

No, our courses are designed so you can start and stop as needed, allowing you to break the training up over a longer period of time. Our system will keep track of your progress, enabling you to resume where you left off upon your next login. It is important that once you start a section, you complete that section or you will need to start that section over from the beginning upon your return.


Q - Can I take the course from more than one computer?

Yes, you can take the online portion by signing in with your username and password from any location and computer with high-speed internet access. However, each computer does need to meet our basic system requirements for viewing our online courses.


Q - Will I receive a certificate for this course?

Yes, once you have completed a course, you are able to download, save or print a certificate of completion from your student account. Certificates are created in a pdf format. Users must have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader before attempting to download the completion certificate.