Shipping Hazardous Materials to the United States

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What is 49 CFR?

All Dangerous Goods shipped to U.S. must be inspected using 49 CFR standards every step of the way, from the point of manufacturing origin until the arrival to the consumer. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) inspectors are finding deficiencies in dangerous goods, which result in heavy fines, shipment delays, and rejection of the cargo.

DOT regulates hazmat transportation within the territories of the U.S. The regulations are to be found in 49 CFR. This certification course provides 49 CFR training for those responsible for shipping hazardous materials to the U.S. It is an especially worthy investment that will help with shipping compliance, and avoid heavy fines and delays.

 

Who should attend?

Those who provide manufacturing, transportation, inspection, freight forwarding, carriage and port operation, management services of dangerous goods to the United States.

Course Scope:

• Overview of how dangerous goods transportation is regulated in the United States
  
• 49 CFR structure, HMR applicability, key terms
  
• DOT authority, inspections, fines and penalties
  
• How to use the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
  
• Hazmat packaging and package specification
  
• Communicating hazards: marking, labeling, placards
  
• Hazmat shipping papers and the shipper's certification
  
• Customs regulations & Special requirements for security
  

Upon completion of the course and successfully passing the examination, the participants are awarded a 49 CFR General Awareness/Familiarization and Functional Specific DOT Hazardous Materials Certificate as required by Title 49 CFR §172.704.