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      Hazardous Materials Training and Information

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      • Date September 15, 2013

      Who Needs Hazardous Materials Training?

      HAZMAT, commonly known as hazardous materials, can pose danger not only to your own life, but also to your surroundings as well, which can even lead to mass deaths. They are typically toxic and highly reactive hazardous chemicals which present a potential for a catastrophic event at or above the threshold quantity.

      Do you own a company or work in a position that deals with the handling of hazardous or toxic materials?

      It does not matter whether you are just a person who facilitates transport of these toxic materials or whether you are someone who handles these materials at proximity; everyone who has a job related to these materials must be certified and trained to do the work in some capacity.

      Hazardous materials training is not only required but necessary for the well-being of all individuals involved.

      The transportation of dangerous goods is strictly governed nationally and internationally. Workers in the ground, air, and ocean shipments industries must be knowledgeable and meet the proper regulations to ensure safe transport of materials or goods. This is where hazardous materials training comes into play.

      Benefits of Hazardous Materials Training

      The proper hazardous materials training and certification process follows all the regulations and standards set by the governing bodies, and ensures the right kind of safety protocols for you  and your company's employees. These training programs fall under various categories based on different jobs or tasks, which are related to hazardous materials.

      The required training will keep you and your employees up to speed on the ever-changing standards and regulations, as well as decrease the likeliness of being injured, or worse, due to negligence or accident-related incidents.

      Types of Hazardous Materials Training Programs

      Few of the common ones include RCRA training, GHS training, IATA training, IMDG training, DOT NON BULK training, DOT BULK training etc. As specified earlier, each of the above-mentioned training type is for different purposes such as transportation of toxic materials, fleet management, training for goods loaders etc. A good hazardous materials training program can help you work better and ensure safety for your own self as well as the safety of other fellow co-workers and customers.

      Contact TCA for Hazardous Materials Training and Certification

      Call Transportation Compliance Associates today at 855-637-9566 or contact us online to learn more about on-site, online and webinar hazardous materials training and certification programs. We're here to help you avoid the costly fines, penalties and potential delays associated with non-compliance.

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