Hazardous Materials Training Too Costly To Overlook!

More then 1/3 of the DOT‘s enforcement actions pertain to the failure of employers to provide appropriate hazardous materials training. In most cases, violations are the result of no function-specific training. We recommend that employer’s use outside consultants to establish and monitor the efficacy of a training program. This includes training for new employees as well as re-training for employees that receive additional responsibilities. While many training programs are available, the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council (HMAC) does programs that are recognized as being of particularly high quality. They are presented throughout the year at locations across the US. For information on the HMAC Training Program schedule, contact HMAC directly at 202.289.4550 or visit their web site at www.hmac.org. There also is the option of on-line training and The Conference on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) has recently opened their training venue at www.costha.advanceonline.com. Whether face to face or electronically, there is no reason for HazMat employer‘s to overlook their training responsibilities.