Transporting Hazardous Materials

Every day, hazardous materials are shipped in this country—materials that could threaten the safety of individuals, property, and the environment. These materials are transported by truck, by train, by air, and by water. Because of the risks posed by transporting hazardous materials, you need to know about the potential dangers and steps you must take to help protect yourself and others against them. In this interactive, online course, we’ll cover some general requirements associated with transporting hazardous materials. We’ll look at what’s meant by the term hazardous materials, and we’ll see how these materials are classified. We’ll also look at documentation and packaging that must be used when hazardous materials are shipped, and we’ll look at labels and placards used to identify hazardous materials.