Throughout this interactive training, participants will get familiar with the loading, unloading, storing, and transportation of petroleum products in a safe and systematic approach and achieve compliance with the relevant regulations and standards. The training will exclusively address road and rail transportation methods, excluding air and sea transport.

By the end of this training course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the properties and risks associated with petroleum products.
• Implement safe management methodologies and best practices in accordance with HAZMAT Applications on Petroleum products (Loading/Unloading/Storing/Transportation).
• Understand the roles and responsibilities related to HAZMAT handling and transportation.
• Achieve compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments related to HAZMAT transportation by road and rail.
• Develop emergency response plans for HAZMAT incidents involving petroleum products.
• Conduct HAZMAT incidents investigations and develop a SMARTER remedial action plan.
• Develop a continues improvement plans & record keeping.

This course is designed for:

• HAZMAT Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Professionals.
• Safety And Compliance Professionals.
• Environmental Specialists & Coordinators.
• First Responders and Emergency Management Teams.
• Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors and Foremen from Refineries, Gas Plants and Fuel Distribution Companies.
• Anyone involved in the Storage, Handling, or Transportation of Petroleum Products.

The training will be delivered through a combination of:

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Case studies and real-world examples.
• Group discussions, open questions and practical activities.
• Hands-on exercises and functional applications.
• Assessments and feedback sessions.

This course is structured into five comprehensive modules, each focusing on key aspects of HAZMAT Applications for Petroleum Products (Road & Rail). It includes:

• 70 % Lectures, power point presentations, case studies & group discussions.
• 30% on practical groups and individual assignments.
• Comprehensive course handout, resources and reference materials.
• Written pre-training and post-training assessments.
• Continuous verbal and practical assessments throughout the training program.
• Post-training Evaluation/Feedback conducted by participants.
• Post-training Outcomes and Insights Report conducted by the trainer.

Module One: Introduction to HAZMAT and Petroleum Products

• Definition of HAZMAT and the significance of petroleum products.
• Overview of common petroleum products: Crude oil, gasoline, diesel, etc.
• Classification of hazardous materials (Class 3 - Flammable Liquids, etc.).
• Overview of transportation modes and their challenges.
• Regulatory bodies and frameworks (e.g., DOT, EPA, OSHA).
• Responsibilities of shippers, carriers, and receivers.

Module Two: Regulations and Compliance for HAZMAT Transportation

• Overview of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA).
• Detailed review of DOT regulations: Title 49 CFR.
• UN/DOT classification system and labeling requirements.
• Packaging, Labelling and Containerization Standards for petroleum products.
• Documentation, Recordkeeping and Reporting obligations for HAZMAT activities.

Module Three: Safe Handling and Storage of Petroleum Products

• Best practices for the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Procedures for loading and unloading petroleum products.
• Containment and spill prevention measures.
• Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Storage requirements and site safety considerations.

Module Four: Emergency Response and Spill Management

• Developing an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for HAZMAT incidents.
• Roles and responsibilities of responders during a HAZMAT incident.
• Spill containment and recovery techniques for petroleum products.
• Notification and reporting procedures for spills (Coordination with emergency services).
• Case studies of petroleum product incidents and lessons learned.

Module Five: Risk Assessment and Best Practices in Transportation

• Conducting risk assessments for HAZMAT transportation scenarios.
• Assessing routes for safety vulnerabilities (road and rail).
• Implementing best practices in training, communication and drills for emergency situations.
• Emerging Technology in HAZMAT management (tracking, monitoring).
• Future trends in HAZMAT applications and sustainability considerations.
• Continuous improvement in HAZMAT management.
• Training wrap-up and Q&A session.

RECTUS Consultant certificate will be issued to all attendees completing all the total tuition hours of the course.