Hazmat Training Now Required Prior To Employment

DOT HazMat and Security Training requirements have changed so that employees are trained prior to commencement of employment. Specifically, in the July 2007 session of the UN Sub-Committee, they voted to mandate that hazmat/dangerous goods employees “shall have received” training prior to employment. The new language as modified states that “persons engaged in the transport of dangerous goods shall be trained. Employees shall be trained in accordance with 1.3.2 (of the UN Recommendations) before assuming responsibilities and shall only perform functions, for which required training has not yet been provided, under the direct supervision of a trained person.” This applies to all persons working within a company that is considered an adjunct to the Hazardous Materials industry including full-time, part-time, and temporary employees.