The Department of Transportation requires a DOT HAZMAT facility security plan and has specific regulations for shipping hazardous materials by air, road, maritime or rail.

ALWAYS READY'S online training course "DOT HAZMAT General Awareness" focuses on employees who handle and transport hazardous materials. It teaches a number of subjects aimed at sharpening self awareness and situational awareness-where exposure to hazardous materials is possible-and also educates employees on the nature of the hazards involved.

Areas covered in this course include:

. The regulation itself

. Hazardous materials, definitions and classes

. Hazard communication

. Hazard "indicators", such as labels, shipping papers and placards

. Where hazardous materials may be encountered

. Safe Packaging and shipping

. Safe Transport (trucks, ships, rail, etc.)

. Safe Storage

. And More.

ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective, stress-free, time-convenient and easily accessed regulatory compliance training available today. This course averages 45 minutes to complete, but each course-taker should work at a comfortable pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.

Safety is a key indicator of organizational excellence. Being aware of hazards, and taking the steps needed to eliminate risks, leads to a significant decrease in accidents and "near misses." Have your employees take "DOT HAZMAT General Awareness" today. This course meets the training requirement, and gives employees tools to be safer and more productive.

Select from 108 safety courses in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Please also preview: "OSHA Recordkeeping for Employees" and "Emergency Planning".