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HazMat Transportation - Part 6c - Carrier Requirements - Rail (US)

The DOT (Department of Transportation) identifies requirements for transporting hazardous materials by rail in Part 174 of the HMR (Hazardous Materials Regulations). Rail carriers must adhere to these requirements in addition to Parts 171, 172, 173 and 179 of the HMR, which establish how hazardous materials must be: identified and classified on shipping papers; packaged and contained in rail or tank cars; as well as marked, labeled and/or placarded.

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Learning Objectives

Recall the documentation, inspection and movement requirements for hazardous materials by rail.
Identify proper HAZMAT handling and loading requirements.

Determine how to segregate hazardous materials and position rail cars containing these materials.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Transporting HAZMAT
1. HAZMAT Documentation
2. Inspection
3. Leaking HAZMAT Packages
4. Expediting and Removing HAZMAT Shipments
5. Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
6. Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
7. Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT
3. Handling and Loading HAZMAT
1. General Handling and Loading Requirements
2. Unloading Tank Cars

4. Segregation and Car Positioning
1. Segregation
2. Markings and Placards
3. Switching Rail Cars
4. Placarded Rail Car Position
5. Additional Placement Restrictions
6. Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
7. Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
8. Knowledge Check: Transporting HAZMAT by Rail
5. Industry Rules and Reporting Incidents
1. Key Trains and Key Routes
2. Reporting HAZMAT Incidents
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion