This course is intended for the training of employees responsible for the handling, shipping or transportation of dangerous goods by ground in accordance with the requirements of the Mexican Official Standards (NOMS) in Mexico. This course meets the regulatory training requirements set out by the SCT (Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes) necessary to comply with Chapter 8 of Title IV for ground transportation of hazardous materials and wastes.
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Navigation of the NOMs to determine requirements for the safe transportation of dangerous goods, including:
• SCT Regulatory Framework, Mexican Regulation & Applicable NOMs
• Consequences of Non-compliance
• SCT and STPS Training Requirements
• Classification & Table of Dangerous Goods Packaging
• Marking, Labeling & Placarding
• Documentation
• Loading & Segregation
• Exceptions (including limited quantities)
• Emergency Response & Security Awareness
Target Audience:
Dangerous goods employees and their supervisors who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, package, mark, label, placard, prepare packages, validate shipping documents, address customer returns, and/or offer dangerous goods by road to, from or within Mexico.
Pre-requisite: None required
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current edition of the Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) is required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the required and recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
• Run Time: 2h05
• Language: English
• Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
• Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
• Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.