The DOT HAZMAT Security Awareness course provides employees with essential knowledge to recognize and respond to security risks associated with hazardous materials. Designed for workers who handle or transport HAZMATs, this training supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Security Awareness requirements and helps ensure compliance with federal regulations. Learners explore security threats that may arise during HAZMAT transport, the methods used to enhance transportation security, and the steps needed to protect facilities, vehicles, and shipments.

The program reviews DOT’s security standards and explains how to identify suspicious activity, internal vulnerabilities, and potential tampering risks. Participants learn how to secure hazardous materials during storage and transit, follow proper procedures when preparing shipments, and respond appropriately if a security threat occurs. Guidance is also provided on the roles workers play in preventing unauthorized access and supporting safer HAZMAT operations.

By the end of this course, learners will understand how to assess security risks, apply protective measures, and maintain compliance with DOT HAZMAT Security Awareness training requirements.

Security awareness is a critical component of hazardous materials management. Workers who understand how HAZMATs are targeted, accessed, or misused can help reduce the likelihood of theft, tampering, and security breaches. This course offers foundational knowledge that helps employees recognize vulnerabilities and support safer handling and transportation practices.

The Need for HAZMAT Security Training

• Understand why security awareness is required under DOT regulations
• Learn how HAZMATs can present security vulnerabilities

Recognizing Internal Threats

• Identify potential risks that originate within a facility or team
• Understand behaviors or situations that may indicate misuse or sabotage

Securing Hazardous Materials & Facilities

• Learn how to secure HAZMAT storage areas
• Review access control measures and facility protection practices

Preparing HAZMAT Shipments

• Follow secure procedures for packaging, labeling, and documentation
• Understand how to verify materials before shipment

Protecting HAZMAT Shipments in Transit

• Review best practices for secure transport
• Learn how to monitor shipments and maintain chain of custody

Unloading Hazardous Materials

• Understand procedures that reduce security risks during unloading
• Identify signs of tampering or unauthorized access

Additional Security Measures

• Explore methods used to enhance transportation security
• Learn how to respond to potential or confirmed security threats

This online DOT HAZMAT Security Awareness course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume the training as needed.

To successfully complete the course, learners must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final exam. The assessment may be taken up to three times. Short quizzes are built into the training to reinforce learning, and a downloadable student manual is provided for future reference and knowledge retention.

A digital certificate of completion is available for download and printing upon successfully meeting the course requirements. This certificate confirms the learner’s understanding of DOT HAZMAT security practices and their ability to identify and respond to security threats during HAZMAT operations.