HAZMAT Training & Consulting FAQs
About TCA’s Hazmat Training & Compliance Services
We specialize in hazardous materials (hazmat) and dangerous goods training and regulatory compliance support. Our goal is to help companies understand what they are shipping, how to ship it safely, and how to stay compliant with applicable regulations.
Anyone who classifies a shipment, marks, labels or packages a shipment, fills out or signs the shipping paper, chooses the packaging or fills the package, or provides placards must be trained.
Per DOT 49CFR, Title 49, Section 172.704, General Awareness, Function- Specific, Safety, Security Awareness and In-Depth Security Awareness Training needs to be covered. Please see below or click on the following link: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-172.704.
§ 172.704 Training requirements.
(a) Hazmat employee training must include the following:
(1) General awareness/familiarization training. Each hazmat employee shall be provided general awareness/familiarization training designed to provide familiarity with the requirements of this subchapter, and to enable the employee to recognize and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of this subchapter.
(2) Function-specific training.
(i) Each hazmat employee must be provided function-specific training concerning requirements of this subchapter, or exemptions or special permits issued under subchapter A of this chapter, that are specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.
(ii) As an alternative to function-specific training on the requirements of this subchapter, training relating to the requirements of the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code may be provided to the extent such training addresses functions authorized by subpart C of part 171 of this subchapter.
(3) Safety training. Each hazmat employee shall receive safety training concerning—
(i) Emergency response information required by subpart G of part 172;
(ii) Measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with hazardous materials to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure; and
(iii) Methods and procedures for avoiding accidents, such as the proper procedures for handling packages containing hazardous materials.
(4) Security awareness training. Each hazmat employee must receive training that provides an awareness of security risks associated with hazardous materials transportation and methods designed to enhance transportation security. This training must also include a component covering how to recognize and respond to possible security threats. New hazmat employees must receive the security awareness training required by this paragraph within 90 days after employment.
(5) In-depth security training. Each hazmat employee of a person required to have a security plan in accordance with subpart I of this part who handles hazardous materials covered by the plan, performs a regulated function related to the hazardous materials covered by the plan, or is responsible for implementing the plan must be trained concerning the security plan and its implementation. Security training must include company security objectives, organizational security structure, specific security procedures, specific security duties and responsibilities for each employee, and specific actions to be taken by each employee in the event of a security breach.
Both. We work with small businesses, manufacturers, distributors, laboratories, warehouses, refineries and large corporations. Our training scales from individual shippers to company-wide programs.
Our instructors have decades of real-world hazmat and dangerous goods experience, and our company has trained thousands of shippers across multiple industries. Our inception was in June of 2025.
We offer:
- DOT 49CFR Hazmat Shipper training
- IATA Dangerous Goods Shipper training
- IMDG Dangerous Goods Shipper training
- ADR Shipper training
- TDG Shipper training
- DOT Tank Car training
- DOT Cargo Tank/ Tank Truck training
We can customize your training to a few hazards you are shipping.
We have online OSHA and Driver Training modules also.
Click on this link to view our courses: https://learnhazmat.com/courses/.
We provide:
- Onsite training at your location
- Live private webinar training with a live instructor
- Online computer based training
- LMS Training Modules – Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Training Modules for your Learning Management System (LMS)
- We have an LMS Portal called hazMAX Compliance Portal, also if you would like your employees to access their training through our system
Initial training is required before an employee performs hazmat job functions. Recurrent training is required at least every three years (or sooner if regulations change or job duties change). The training has to cover the same material. Our training is good for both initial or recurrent training.
Yes. Regulations require that both initial and recurrent training cover the same core elements, including general awareness, function-specific training, safety, and security awareness.
Yes. DOT regulations allow online training as long as it meets all training requirements and includes testing and recordkeeping.
Yes. While we offer standard online courses for purchase online, we also customize training to match the specific hazards your company is shipping. we can provide these training modules in your learning management system or our LMS, hazMAX Compliance Portal.
Yes. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate that satisfies regulatory documentation requirements.
Yes. We track training dates and send reminders so you stay compliant.
Live virtual training allows real-time interaction with an instructor, customized examples, and Q&A without the cost of travel.
Our instructor comes to your facility and trains your team at your location. Your employees will only miss hours of work, not days.
Yes. Live webinars and onsite training can cover multiple employees at once, making it a cost-effective option for teams.
Yes. We provide post-training guidance support with our onsite and live webinar options to help assist you in applying what you learned in real shipping situations.
We also have Hazmat Compliance Programs or consulting if needed. Email us at info@hazmat-1.com or call us at 412.249.1111.
Yes. We assist companies in understanding violations, corrective actions, and compliance improvements.
Explore our Hazmat Compliance Programs page: https://learnhazmat.com/professional-services/hazmat-compliance-programs/.
Explore our Audits page: https://learnhazmat.com/professional-services/facility-audits/.
Yes. We provide training and guidance for lithium battery shipments by air, ground, and ocean.
Yes. We can provide copies of training documentation upon request if you have completed your training with us.
Pricing depends on the training type, the number of employees and the delivery method of the training. Contact us for a quote tailored to your needs.
Online training is available immediately. Online Course Options
Live webinar training can typically be scheduled within a week, based on our instructor’s current training schedules.
Onsite training can typically be scheduled two weeks out, based on our instructor’s current training schedules.
Yes. We offer discounted pricing for groups and company-wide training programs.
We focus on understanding, not just checking a box. Our training is customized to some of the hazards you are shipping.
Yes. We provide after training guidance support for onsite and live webinar training.
hazMAX Compliance Portal – in the top right hand corner, you can find the login. Once logged in, your training will show under the training tab. Reach out to support@hazmat-1.com if you have any questions or call us at 412.249.1111.
DOT Hazmat 49CFR training is required within 90 days of starting your job. Renewal is 36 months (3 years) of completing the training.
Every 24 months (2 years) IATA DG training needs to be renewed.
Yes, you do.
Air shipments are covered under the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
US Ground shipments are covered under the DOT Hazardous Materials Training.
Sea Shipments are covered under the IMDG Training.
We also have:
TDG – Canadian Ground Training Options
ADR – European Ground Training Options
Your company can incur fines.
DOT hazmat violations frequently involve improper shipping papers, missing placards, insecure packages, and lack of employee training.
New to Shipping Hazmat & DGs? Our Hazmat Compliance Programs can help you get started out on the right foot!
