Does anyone have material or resources I can study before HAZMAT school?

SPC Josh Tharp — Thu, 19 May 2022 19:51:35 -0400

My 92Y reclass has rolled reserved and will commence June 1st. I have already spoken with my Training NCO and upon completion of 92Y school, he will put me in for HAZMAT training. I wanted to get a jump on learning the materials so that I am prepared going into the course at PEC.

Can anyone point me in the direction of good study material and resources to do just that?

Thank you in advance!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2022 8:25 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 May 2022 20:25:48 -0400

Not sure which HAZMAT course you're going to, but the HAZMAT Handler's Course I did gave me some good references that might help:

Emergency Response Guidebook https://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat

CFR 49, parts 100 thru 185 https://www.efcr.gov

Federal Register/Final Rules https://federalregister.gov

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Volumes 1 and 2

International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulation https://iataonline.com

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Advancing the safe transportation of energy and hazardous materials.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 19 at 2022 9:30 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 19 May 2022 21:30:08 -0400

I have completed the Hazmat handlers course, and hazmat packagers course...as well as recertified a few times. Without a doubt, I would say, don't try and prestudy.. Few reasons..1: it does not matter what you know, it only matters what they teach you that you will be tested on. The follow-on is, that you might learn in pre-study updated info, that will fail you on a POI and test that is slightly outdated. Or you might learn outdated info that is not in the POI or test. |
Bottom line ..they are teaching you HOW, using a set of info and data to teach that POI. The regulations, laws, ect you will be taught to look up in a current CFR..not do it from memory..Its all about HOW to do the job..and that is what you will be taught, that lesson will be tested using material that may or may not be current but it does not matter

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 20 at 2022 1:04 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 20 May 2022 13:04:24 -0400

Which HAZMAT course are you planning on going to?

Response by PO1 Sam Deel made May 21 at 2022 1:01 PM

PO1 Sam Deel — Sat, 21 May 2022 13:01:49 -0400

I still have my HAZMAT Pub from my days as a C-130T Loadmaster. It is quite extensive on documentation, declaration, types, compatibility, packaging, storage, etc. If I can find it, I will give you the pub number. You might be able to get an online download.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2022 12:56 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 May 2022 12:56:10 -0400

I would suggest using SGM Erik Marquez advice prior to attending the school and the use MSG Private RallyPoint Member for after you complete the school and actively use those skills