Continuing Education

This training provides instruction on the laws and organizations responsible for the regulation of the transportation of hazardous materials (HM).

This course will teach inspection personnel to inspect HM shipments for compliance with Hazardous Materials Regulations at the weigh/inspection station or a carrier’s or shipper’s place of business. Participants are given opportunities to practice the job functions related to the regulation of HM.

Participants will learn about the operational use of the Hazardous Materials Table (§172.101) as well as shipping paper and placarding requirements. They will also learn about the CVSA North American Standard Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service Criteria.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be qualified to conduct HM inspections.

NOTE: This class is open to LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies ONLY.  This class is NOT available for members of the public, trucking industry or other private sectors.  Students MUST be a current CVSA certified Level 1, 2, or 5 inspector, attached to a law enforcement agency, and obtain approval from their state point of contact to attend prior to registering.

*All outside agency (PD/SO/KCC/out of state) registrations go through Nicholas.Wright@ks.gov for approval*

Cost & Accommodations: Meals and lodging are available at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy with no cost pending the approval of MCSAP.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and may have exposure to hazardous materials.

Disclaimer: This course is subject to cancellation in the event enrollment numbers are low.