Companies continue to be fined by the Coast Guard, FAA, and RSPA for failing to train their hazardous materials employees. New security measures have caused an increase in scrutiny of training and D.O.T. registration requirements. Fines of $25,000 are not uncommon and the fines frequently exceed $50,000 for undeclared shipments or spills. All employees who have any responsibility involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials must be trained for: processing documentation; loading and unloading of dangerous goods; storage of dangerous goods prior to shipment; arranging for transportation of dangerous goods; preparing packages of dangerous goods, including labeling and marking of packages; transporting dangerous goods; emergency response procedures and classifying dangerous goods. Employees are required to receive initial training within 90 days if initial employment and then every 3 years thereafter or sooner if major rule changes affect your company. If you are unsure about your training compliance, contact www.r-a-specialists.com or www.dgac.org for a list of training class options and locations.
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