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  • Highway 5

    In this chapter you will focus on hazmat training for commercial vehicles.








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    Chapter Outline:

    • Introduction
    • Understanding Hazardous Materials
    • Regulatory Compliance and Legal Requirements
    • Labeling, Placarding, and Marking Requirements
    • Vehicle and Cargo Handling
    • Safety and Emergency Procedures
    • Documentation and Reporting Requirements
    • Certification and Process Test
    • Conclusion

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
    1. Identify the various types of hazardous materials: aligns with CLO2
    2. Explain the regulatory compliance and legal requirements associated with hazmat: aligns with CLO2
    3. Discuss the labeling, placarding, and marking requirements for hazmat: aligns with CLO2, CLO4
    4. Break down the process for proper vehicle and cargo handling: aligns with CLO6, CL10
    5. Discuss hazmat safety and emergency procedures: aligns with CLO2, CLO6, CLO7, CLO9
    6. Explain the hazmat documentation and reporting requirements: aligns with CLO2
    7. List the hazmat certification process and test requirements: aligns with CLO2


    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read the Module 14 Introduction
    2. Read Chapter 14 in the CDL Textbook
    3. Read Section 14 in the Louisiana CDL Manual
    4. Read Chapter 8 in the FMCSA Regulations
    5. Participate in the Module 14 Discussion
    6. Complete the Module 14 Assignment
    7. Complete the Module 14 Quiz

    Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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