The UW-Madison Chemical & Environmental Safety Program provides training and certification for shipping and receiving of hazardous materials. Training topics include: How to recognize hazardous materials, safe receipt and handling of hazardous materials, preventing and preparing for a hazardous material spill and become familiar with the requirements associated with preparing hazardous materials for transport. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires that all persons involved in shipping hazardous materials must be trained and certified in proper handling of these materials.

Who must attend this training?

• Hazardous Materials Transportation Coordinators designated by UW-Madison departments and divisions
• People who work in receiving areas and loading docks where hazardous materials are handled
• For people who prepare hazardous materials for shipment, this training will certify you to prepare and offer a hazardous material for shipment.

We also recommend training for people who sign for, open and unpack packages of hazardous materials.

Please contact the Safety Department if you load or operate a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials. You are required to receive special training.

To obtain training for Shipping Infectious Substances and other Biological Materials contact Margy Lambert at 263-9013 or go to
 http://www2.fpm.wisc.edu/biosafety/training/hazmat_training.htm