Before we begin… The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) creates and enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. According to…
The Bullet: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA decided to temporarily halt enforcement actions against shippers and carriers that are unable to comply with training requirements included in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The notice is limited to…
A question from an employee of a utility district (01.20.17): A municipal utility district uses chlorine cylinders to treat drinking water. The cylinders are leased and returned to the vendor for refill with a small amount of residual chlorine under…
The requirement for initial and triennial training of HazMat Employees can be found within the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) at 49 CFR 172, subpart H. Requirements include: Provide initial training within ninety (90) days of employment as a HazMat Employee…
PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Safety Assistance Team conducts workshops specialized to meet the needs of industry or the public safety community. These free one-day events are scheduled across the nation (see below). The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180)…
Persons responsible for the safe transportation of hazardous materials within the U.S., known as HazMat Employees, must receive the training required by the US DOT at 49 CFR 172, Subpart H. If you only ship hazardous materials domestically, by highway…
If you train your HazMat Employees triennially as required by US DOT regulations at 49 CFR 172, Subpart H; you are no doubt aware that in addition to training, §172.702(d) requires you to test them on the training requirements found in…
When must you train your HazMat Employees: How soon after employment begins, and how frequently must you provide refresher training? Fortunately 49 CFR 172.704(c) provides answers to these questions. First of all a new hire or one whose job function…