If the applicable regulations mandate you provide training for you and/or your personnel you may wish to consider a web-based training format (webinar training) to deliver that training. Below are some frequently asked questions about my webinar training.

1. Is your webinar training just a pre-recorded message?
   • No.  Webinar training is delivered live.  You will be able to see the training presentation and hear the trainer’s (me!) voice in real time.
2. Will the training content be specific to my operations and what my employees need to know?
   • Yes.  Webinar training can be tailored to your needs to include just the content you require.  For example, if you do not ship HazMat by rail, webinar training won’t address the regulations of 49 CFR 174 – Carriage by rail.
     

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3. What if I or one of my personnel have a question during the webinar training?
   • Trainees may ask questions and have them answered during the webinar training.  Trainees may type a question directly to me or simply speak up.  I can pause training, go back over critical information, clarify content, and even provide additional information that is not part of the training presentation.  I also provide unlimited time at the conclusion of the webinar training for questions.
4. Due to concerns about COVID-19, I am unable to gather personnel in one location.
   • No problem.  My webinar training platform (GotoMeeting) allows for up to 25 separate log-ins.  Trainees can attend the webinar training from home or private office.
5. Due to concerns about COVID-19, most personnel are working from home.
   • No problem.  Trainees can attend the webinar training from any location with an internet connection and a telephone.  Up to 25 separate log-ins are allowed for each webinar training.

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6. We have a widely-dispersed work-force with locations throughout the U.S.
   • No problem.  Trainees can attend the webinar training from anywhere in the U.S. (anywhere in the world, really).  Any place that has an internet connection and phone service can be a full participant in my webinar training.
     

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7. If personnel attend the webinar training from home or private office, how do I ensure they are present and attentive throughout?
   • Attendance and attentiveness are a challenge for any training format.  My webinar training has several ways to ensure trainees actually get something of value from the time spent.  This includes:
     • I provide recordkeeping documents for trainees to complete and provide to the responsible person (i.e., training coordinator).
     • Trainees must log-in to the webinar and display their name.
     • The webinar platform (GotoMeeting) allows for video conferencing so each trainee can be seen.  (This is an option).
     • Training will include a test at the conclusion.
     • Training may include a series of questions throughout the presentation to require trainees to engage in and interact with the content.  Trainee answers to the questions are submitted to the responsible person.
8. How many personnel can attend webinar training?
   • There is no limit on the number of trainees.  Cost (see below) is a flat fee and is not affected by the number of trainees.
9. When can I schedule webinar training?
   • Any time day or night is OK for webinar training.  Webinar training may be scheduled on a Saturday, but not a Sunday.  Additional fees may apply to training held outside of normal business hours.

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10. What if some of my personnel miss the scheduled date and time of the webinar training?
    • I can create a recording of the webinar training and make it available for a fee.  This recording can be viewed as a movie by personnel at any time.
11. May I speak directly to my personnel during the webinar?
    • Yes.  I am able to ‘share the mic’ with you at any point during the webinar training if you wish to speak directly to trainees.
12. What if I have questions after the webinar training has concluded?  Perhaps days, weeks, or months later?
    • No problem.  Feel free to contact me any time with questions.
13. What if I require specialized training such as for lithium batteries, loading or unloading cargo tanks, filling IBCs, &etc.?
    • Once you decide on site-specific webinar training I will send you a Questionnaire I have developed to gather information about your operations.  I will then create a site-specific training presentation.  Specialized training is part of the webinar training I provide.
14. What does your webinar training cost?
    • That depends on the content (see below) and delivery options (see belower).  Below are cost guidelines for site-specific training delivered at a date and time of your convenience:
      • Four (4) hours: $999.
      • Six (6) hours: $1,249.
      • Eight (8) hours: $1,749
      • Twelve (12) hours: $1,999
      • Sixteen (16) hours: $2,499
    • Costs are lower for webinars that do not provide site-specific content, i.e., Public Webinar or Scheduled Webinar (see below).
    • All webinar training costs are a flat fee.  There are no additional costs for printing, travel, number of log-ins (up to 25), or number of trainees (unlimited).
15. What if copies of the applicable regulations are necessary for the webinar training?
    • If copies of the regulations are necessary they can be purchased by the customer (I can provide purchase options) or I can provide copies to use during the webinar training for a fee.

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16. What training content does Daniels Training Services offer?
    • HazMat Employee Training required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
    • Hazardous Waste Personnel (RCRA) Training required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and states with an authorized hazardous waste program.
    • IATA Dangerous Goods Training for shippers and packers of dangerous goods by air required by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
    • IMO Dangerous Goods Training for international shippers (shore-based personnel) of dangerous goods by vessel required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
17.  What are my options for webinar training?
    • Public Webinar – These are regularly scheduled (1/month) webinars that meet the training requirements for either HazMat Employees or  Hazardous Waste Personnel.  As they are open to all they are general in content and not site specific.  This is a good option for those wishing to fulfill the training requirements for themselves and/or a small number of employees at the least expense.  My Public Webinar Training Schedule.
    • Site-Specific Webinar – This webinar is scheduled at your convenience.  I will work with you to ensure the training addresses the Federal and State regulations that impact your operations.  There is no limit to the number of trainees who participate, you may even include off-site locations.  This training option is the best way to receive site-specific training with the least expense and disruption to your operations.
    • Scheduled Webinar – This webinar combines the best features of the Public Webinar and the Site-Specific Webinar.  If you are satisfied with the content of a Public Webinar but have many people to train and/or a schedule conflict, you may wish to consider a Scheduled Webinar.  This training helps you to meet the regulatory requirements for all of your employees at a time and date of your convenience.  There is no limit to the number of trainees or off-site locations you may include.
18. What if I have other questions?
    • Contact me!

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