Narrated lessons
About 45 min
Languages
English & Spanish
Certificate
On completion
Narration
AI-Narrated

Transportation & Drug and Alcohol Programs

DOT Hazmat Employee Training

DOT hazardous materials training: general awareness, safety and security awareness for hazmat employees.

Online and self-paced, in English and Spanish

Real-world scenarios with quizzes and a certificate on completion

Simple and classic learning style with text and auto audio narrationAI

$11.95 per course credit, no subscription

Who needs DOT Hazmat Employee training?

Hazmat employees who prepare, load, transport or handle hazardous materials.

What the rules require

The hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR 172.700 to 172.704) require hazmat employees to be trained and tested, with recurrent training at least every three years. The course covers three of the five required elements: general awareness, safety training and security awareness.

1

Initial training within the period the rules allow, and recurrent training every three years

2

General awareness, function-specific, safety and security awareness training

3

A training record covering the preceding three years, with the trainer's details and a certification that the person was trained and tested

This course does not replace function-specific, modal or security-plan training.

What you will learn in DOT Hazmat Employee training

The course is made of short lessons with real-world scenarios and quizzes. Here is what each module covers.

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Module 1

  • Welcome: Why You Are Taking This Course
  • What the Rules Require of Your Employer and of You
  • The Nine Hazard Classes

Real-world scenario: The New Employee and the 90 Days

2

Module 2

  • The Hazardous Materials Table and Shipping Papers
  • Marks and Labels
  • Placards, Vehicles and Emergency Response Information

Real-world scenarios: The Papers Do Not Match the Package; The Missing Emergency Number

3

Module 3

  • Protecting Yourself and Handling Packages Safely
  • Damaged Packages, Leaks and Spills
  • Reporting Incidents

Real-world scenarios: The Leaking Drum; Who Makes the Call?

4

Module 4

  • Security Awareness: Noticing and Responding
  • Security Plans and In-Depth Security Training
  • Putting It All Together: What Your Employer Must Still Do

Real-world scenario: The Stranger at the Dock

What your organization still provides

Training is one part of a program. These are the parts only your organization can supply.

Questions from learners. PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. The answer comes by email, and answers are expected within two business days.

Course Credit

$11.95

per credit

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One credit unlocks this course for one person. Assign it to any employee from your dashboard, any time.

Available in English and Spanish

No subscription, no renewal: buy only what you need

Certificate issued on completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs DOT Hazmat Employee training?

Hazmat employees who prepare, load, transport or handle hazardous materials.

How long does the DOT Hazmat Employee course take?

The course has about 45 min of narrated lessons, plus scenario quizzes and module assessments. It is self-paced and keeps your place if you stop and come back.

Is the course available in Spanish?

Yes. Every PixelPupil course is available in English and in Spanish, with Spanish narration (the Spanish title is Capacitación para Empleados de Materiales Peligrosos (DOT)).

Does this course make our organization compliant?

No course can do that on its own. This is general training based on the rules described on this page. It is not approved or endorsed by any government agency, and the certificate is a record that the person completed the course. Your organization still provides its own policies, procedures and records, and you should check the rules that apply to you with your own advisor.

How much does it cost?

$11.95 per course credit. One credit gives one person access to one course, and you can assign it to anyone from your dashboard. There is no subscription.

Who answers learners' questions about the course?

PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. Answers come by email, and are expected within two business days.

Related training

General training information, not legal advice. PixelPupil courses are not approved or endorsed by any government agency and do not by themselves make an organization compliant. The certificate is a record of completion. Rules change, so check the rules that apply to your organization with your own advisor.

Page updated October 2026.

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