Who Should Attend:
Employees that transport, load, unload, or receive hazardous materials; and anyone that arranges shipping of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, signs manifests, or prepares bills of lading for shipment of hazardous materials.
Course Overview:
The federal Department of Transportation regulates the transportation of hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR 171. The regulation requires that any employee involved in the transportation of hazardous materials receives training every three years.
This class will cover an overview of the DOT regulations, security, packaging groups and requirements, waste shipping, PCBs, reportable quantities, bills of lading, materials of trade exceptions, and labeling. You will receive valuable resources and complete a series of workbook exercises to demonstrate proficiency.
Course Instructor:
Russell Post, Environmental Compliance Manager, Russell Post Environmental Consulting
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time, and the class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Related Events:
Hazardous Waste Management in Washington, June 20, 2023
Course Location:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 986662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
Ask for the Northwest Public Power Association rate for 15% off advertised prices.
Best Western Plus Vancouver Mall
9420 NE Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 256-0707
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (extended to 6/21/2023): $360
Utility Member Standard: $435
Associate Member Early Bird (extended to 6/21/2023): $540
Associate Member Standard: $615
Non-Member Early Bird (extended to 6/21/2023): $720
Non-Member Standard: $795
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event, full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
If canceling because the attendee is showing COVID-19 symptoms any time before the event, a full refund will be issued; if leaving during the event for COVID-19 reasons, a prorated refund will be issued.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact registration@nwppa.org, or call (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.