ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The hazardous material/dangerous goods industry, manufacturing and other verticals in the United States and worldwide are booming, supported in part by the transportation industry responsible for hauling raw and processed goods and materials to their necessary destinations.
Many such materials are identified as hazardous materials, requiring specialized attention, processing, and handling in order to ensure public and environmental safety. For those individuals who perform any function that affects the safe transportation of dangerous goods, U.S. and International regulations mandate hazmat training.
Exciting New Information about Hazmat University's Online Hazmat / Dangerous Goods Training
Summer might be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean organizations can turn down the heat on hazmat training and compliance. Hazmat University is proud to announce new and exciting updates to their online training programs, helping businesses, organizations and individuals maintain regulatory compliance all year long for the safe transport of dangerous goods by ground, air and ocean.
Online Training Programs Include Those for:
- IATA (ICAO) Shipping by Air
- 49 CFR (DOT) Shipping by Ground
- IMDG (IMO) Shipping by Vessel
- Lithium Batteries Training
- General Awareness Training
- Multimodal Training
Online courses have been expertly curated and composed to cover the necessary aspects of compliance and safety, keeping students up to date on the regulations, procedures and the knowledge required to safely and effectively carry out their job functions.
Information Covered in the Training Includes but is not limited to:
- Classification
- Identification
- Packing
- Marking and Labeling
- Documentation
- Handling, Segregation, and Placarding
- Record Retention
- General Emergency Response.
A Full Line of Online Hazmat Training & Dangerous Goods Training Courses
Hazmat University's line up of courses provide comprehensive education on the latest in regulations and safety protocols impacting the shipment of dangerous goods. Each program contains interactive exercises and testing to aid in the learning process.
Training content has been developed by instructors with decades of experience in the hazmat shipping industry, ensuring that the content is realistic and up to code with the latest version of:
- Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) for transportation of non-bulk hazardous material by ground;
- International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations; and
- International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).
Benefits of Training with Hazmat University
Hazmat University's unique learning platform offers students a wide range of benefits including:
- Easy online ordering and sign up (for one person or the whole company)
- Self-paced to fit busy schedules
- Affordable rates
- Available online 24/7
- Intuitive and simple to use
- Instant training record provided upon completion
About Hazmat University
Based out of Florida, Hazmat University is backed by over 45 years of experience in the shipping of dangerous goods. Since inception, their online training and programs have helped countless businesses and professionals comply with regulatory requirements and stay abreast of industry changes. No matter if shipping by ground, air or vessel, Hazmat University's programs have clients covered.
Registration for Training is Open
Organizations ready to sign up hazmat employees and are ready to learn more about the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce can reach out to Hazmat University directly via their website or by way of the media contact information below.
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