A tool for determining if your hazmat training measures up to the DOT and PHMSA guidelines. Each hazmat employer must:

• train and test,
• certify; and
• develop and retain records of current training (inclusive of preceding three years) for each hazmat employee (during the period of employment and 90 days thereafter).

Hazmat training must include:general awareness/familiarization;

• function-specific;
• safety;
• security awareness;
• In-depth security training, if a security plan is required; and
• driver training (for each hazmat employee who will operate a motor vehicle).

Frequency of training Initial training - a new employee, or...