Workers will be trained to drive with heavy loads in abnormal driving conditions such as Steep Grades.

This course provides workers with an increased understanding of the risks involved in transporting hazmat, the skills and knowledge necessary for the proper handling of hazmat, the relevant requirements that have to be met, and the need for performing their duties in a way that will ensure safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the community.  This training is required if you are a hazmat transportation worker.

OSHA requires this course for workers on hazardous waste sites. The course includes classroom learning and realistic hands-on activities. Workers practice remediation and decontamination activities while wearing the proper respirator and protective clothing. Upon successful completion of this course, each worker receives a "40-Hour Card" (plastic card) that certifies the worker to do hazardous waste work for 12 months, at which time OSHA requires the worker to take a Refresher Course.

DOT requires this course for all workers involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. This course also complies with the requirements of OSHA for emergency responders at the awareness level, which means any driver, dock hand or warehouse worker who might be the first to notice a HAZMAT leak or spill. The course teaches workers to identify hazardous materials, to recognize HAZMAT incidents, to protect themselves and to provide information to more highly trained responders. Upon successful completion of this course, each worker receives a "DOT HAZMAT Awareness Card."