Shipping of Hazardous Materials

(17 min.) This program explains how the shipping process works, what regulations guide you through the shipping process, and some other useful information. The goal is to make you aware of hazardous materials and the proper shipping procedures.

Topics covered in this safety video include: US Postal Service, definition of hazardous materials, US Department of Transportation, hazard classes, United States Code of Federal Regulations for Transportation (49 CFR, with parts 100 to 185), North American Emergency Response Guidebook, hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names, identification numbers, Packing Groups, Label Codes, codes for special provisions, packaging authorizations, quantity limitations of the mode of transportation, vessel stowage, HAZMAT training, recurrent training, and recordkeeping requirements.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.