The Southwest Chapter of ASSP is pleased to share an outstanding no-cost training opportunity for safety professionals and compliance leaders! In partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College and HazMat Safety Consulting, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering a fully funded, 100% online Hazmat Train-the-Trainer Program designed to equip you to develop and deliver compliant hazardous materials training within your organization.
➡️ Why this matters:
Hazardous materials training is required for anyone who handles, prepares, or oversees the transportation of hazardous materials under DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 172.700-704), including general awareness, function-specific, safety and security awareness training.
🔍 What this program offers:
• Led by former DOT/PHMSA regulators with real-world expertise
• Developed with adult-learning principles to prepare you as an internal trainer
• Covers needs assessment, course development, delivery, and hazmat compliance topics
• No tuition, no travel — fully online and accessible nationwide
• Certificate you can use to train your own team*
đź“… 2026 Online Session Dates:
- Jan 12 – Feb 9
- Apr 13 – May 11
- Jul 6 – Aug 3
(Registration details available via the provider’s site)
👤 Ideal for:
Safety Managers, EHS Directors, Training Coordinators, Compliance Officers, Supervisors in manufacturing, logistics, energy, warehousing, and other sectors that handle hazardous materials.
📝 Register now: Visit the HazMat Safety Consulting course page to reserve your seat and boost your organization’s hazmat training capability — at no cost!
Register here: https://hazmatsafety.com/department-of-transportation-dot-funded-hazmat-train-the-trainer-courses/