DOT 2: Packaging and Labeling


Overview/Description
This training course will introduce the requirements of the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials Regulations, including packaging, labeling, marking, and placarding. The proper identification, preparation and transportation of hazardous materials impacts everyone's safety. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training. Additional function-specific training will be provided by your employer.


Target Audience
All personnel involved in the packaging, preparation, and handling of hazardous material for highway transportation

Expected Duration
1.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

DOT 2: Packaging and Labeling

  • cite packaging requirements and practices to ensure safe transport.
  • cite specific information found on the Hazardous Material Table.
  • identify what information on the HMT table means or is used for.
  • identify appropriate labeling requirements for the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
  • identify the proper marking requirements for hazardous materials to include both bulk and non-bulk materials.
  • identify the appropriate placarding requirements for the transport of hazardous materials.
  • identify the appropriate placarding requirements for transport of hazardous materials in bulk packaging.
  • Course Number: TRNS0202