Basic Requirements
Training for employees, defined as HazMat employees, means a systematic program that ensures a hazmat employee has familiarity with the general provisions of this subchapter, is able to recognize and identify hazardous materials, has knowledge of specific requirements of this subchapter applicable to functions performed by the employee and has knowledge of emergency response information, self- protection measures and accident prevention methods and procedures.
Initial Training
A new hazmat employee, or a hazmat employee who changes job functions, may perform those functions prior to the completion of training provided:
- The employee performs those functions under the direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgeable hazmat employee; and
- The training is completed within 90 days after employment or a change in job function.
Recurrent Training
A hazmat employee must receive training at least once every three years. Relevant training received from a previous employer or other source may be used to satisfy the requirements, provided a current record of training is obtained from the previous employer or source.
RecordKeeping
A record of current training, inclusive of the preceding three years, must be created and retained by each hazmat employer for as long as that employee is employed by that employer as a hazmat employee and for 90 days thereafter. The record must include:
- Hazmat employee’s name;
- Completion date of the hazmat employee’s training;
- Training materials (Description, copy or location);
- Name and address of the person providing the training; and
- Certification that the hazmat employee has been trained and tested.
Hazmat employee – person who is employed by a hazmat employer and who in the course of employment directly affects hazardous materials transportation safety. This term includes an owner- operator of a motor vehicle which transports hazardous materials in commerce. This term includes an individual, including a self-employed individual, employed by a hazmat employer who, during the course of employment:
- Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials;
- Tests, reconditions, repairs, modifies, marks, or otherwise represents containers, drums or packaging, as qualified for use in the transportation of hazardous materials;
- Prepares hazardous materials for transportation;
- Is responsible for safety of transporting hazardous materials; or
- Operates a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials.