One of the many difficulties in dealing with hazardous materials is the development and maintenance of an FAA and DOT compliant program.  Whose job is it?  How can the burdens of this program be added to an already over-extended manager?  Help is available.

The checklist below describes the components of a complete Hazmat program.  There are basically three parts to the program: 

Employee Training and Certification

Any employee at your dealership that handles or is responsible for hazardous material must be trained and certified on all hazmat at your facility.  This includes hazardous waste shipments, any hazardous materials shipped thru third -party carriers, and hazardous materials transported in parts vehicles. You must know the current regulations regarding Hazmat in your state. Employee training and certifications must be current and regularly maintained. 

Online and in-person solutions are available. 

CCAR	contact us at   (888) 686-4445
KPA	contact us at 877-KPA4EHS (877-572-4347)
J. J. Keller	contact us at   (877) 564-2333

24-Hour Hotline

This service provides regulatory mandated emergency response information on hazardous material shipments on a round-the-clock basis.  Before you ship you must assure there is someone that can respond in an emergency.  This person or persons must be knowledgeable about the hazmat you are shipping, and be able to provide information to the emergency responders.  Access to information on Material Safety Data Sheets for shipped products is sufficient.

Compliance Assurance

Your dealership should have a process for verifying and maintaining your ongoing compliance program.  This process should assure that your program is current, monitor the regulations, insure that employees remain trained, and perform spot audits of paperwork and shipping documents.  An on-site presence is the optimal method for establishing and maintaining this process, but online sources have value, as well.

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