Hazard Communication: Container Labeling, Transportation, and Storage – Training Course

Learn how to properly label, transport, and store hazardous materials while meeting OSHA and DOT compliance requirements.

Training Objectives

• Identify DOT’s nine hazard classes for hazardous materials
• Understand the responsibilities of shippers and carriers
• Learn placarding requirements and ID number usage
• Interpret hazard labels for emergency response situations
• Apply proper storage practices for common hazardous materials

Course Overview

Hazardous materials are present across many industries, and improper handling, labeling, or storage can lead to serious safety risks, environmental damage, and regulatory violations. This course provides essential training on hazard communication practices related to container labeling, transportation, and storage of hazardous materials.

Participants will begin by learning the nine DOT hazard classes and how each classification helps identify the risks associated with specific materials. The course explains how these classifications guide safe handling, storage, and emergency response.

The training also covers the critical roles and responsibilities of both shippers and carriers, ensuring that hazardous materials are properly prepared, labeled, and transported in compliance with federal regulations. Learners will gain a clear understanding of placards and identification numbers, including how to interpret them and when they are required.

In addition, the course explores safe storage practices for commonly used hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, liquefied petroleum gases, and anhydrous ammonia. Emphasis is placed on regulatory compliance, hazard recognition, and real-world application to help prevent incidents.

Designed for workers in transportation, logistics, construction, and general industry, this course helps ensure safe handling of hazardous materials while meeting OSHA and DOT requirements.

Closed captions available in multiple languages including Spanish and French.

Key Benefits

• Improve compliance with OSHA and DOT hazard communication standards
• Strengthen knowledge of hazardous material classifications
• Enhance safety in transportation and storage operations
• Reduce risk of spills, exposure, and regulatory violations
• Support safer emergency response and hazard identification

Course Details

• Course Length: 14 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French, and additional languages
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2023

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.

Can I train more than 250 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.

Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.

Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.

Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.