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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, <\/span>the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)<\/span> has announced temporary regulatory relief regarding highway shipments of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizer products. This temporary relief aims to enable faster, easier shipments to areas in dire need of these potentially life-saving products that can stifle the spread of COVID-19. As such, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and industry leaders alike submitted requests urging PHMSA to issue some form of emergency relief policy concerning such shipments and, on <\/span>April 2, 2020, PHMSA did just that. Despite this temporary relief, remaining compliant with your 49 CFR hazmat training is still a top priority.<\/span><\/p>\n With compliance in mind, PHMSA was careful when drafting this newly issued <\/span>Temporary Relief for the Transportation of Hand-Sanitizer<\/span><\/a> policy. For instance, it expires when the COVID-19 public health emergency is over or when 90-days from the date of issuance have surpassed, whichever is sooner (PHMSA did leave renewal options available, as needed)<\/span>.<\/b> This interim policy also clearly states that the relief contained within it only applies to highway transportation and, per their usual fashion, PHMSA prescribed very specific shipping scenarios in which this temporary policy can be applied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although this temporary policy provides urgently needed regulatory relief when transporting hand sanitizers, it most certainly does not provide relief from Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (<\/span>49 CFR<\/span><\/a>) hazardous materials \/ hazmat training requirements. This was another strategic move by PHMSA and it makes perfect sense when you think about it. How would a shipper know how to properly take advantage of the relief provided in this temporary policy if they were not already intimately familiar with the requirements of 49 CFR? Or, how could one ensure that they are compliantly shipping according to the expanded Limited Quantity allowances this new policy offers, if they are unfamiliar with the Limited Quantity Exception itself?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In order to further illustrate the point that 49 CFR hazmat training is still essential, even in a time of crisis, here is a brief overview of the requirements of this temporary hand-sanitizer policy:<\/span><\/p>\n As you can see, even though this temporary relief relaxes the rules and makes it easier to ship increased quantities of hand-sanitizers by highway, it doesn\u2019t necessarily simplify the <\/span>regulatory language<\/span><\/a> governing such shipments. And, as such, it still requires training for hazmat employees to fully understand and implement these new hand-sanitizer shipping requirements whether it is thorough teaching these specific requirements or adding to the existing 49 CFR training that may already be in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the overview mentioned-above, it becomes understandable that 49 CFR hazmat training requirements remain the same as those already described in <\/span>49 CFR Section 172, Subpart H.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 49 CFR Hazmat training requirements<\/span><\/a> specify that any employee who performs a hazmat function must be trained in the following competencies:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Conclusion: When shipping under the provisions in PHMSA\u2019s Hand-Sanitizer temporary relief policy, one would be required to comply with above training requirements (except for in-depth security training is only required as applicable). It is also worth pointing out that a shipper utilizing the temporary hand-sanitizer policy would, indeed, require function specific training in both the policy itself and\/or the <\/span>Limited Quantity Exception training<\/a> or shipping by ground training<\/a> requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n Hazmat University<\/span><\/a> has professionals with over 45 years of experience in the hazardous materials\/dangerous goods shipping industry. We specialize in hazmat courses for shippers, freight forwarders and supply chain involved in pre and post hazmat transportation functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this time of increased social distancing, online hazmat training courses have become even more critical to maintaining transportation compliance. That is why, even amidst the COVID-19 crisis, we stand ready to provide essential online training options for hazmat employees on the frontlines of the supply chain. For a limited time, all online hazmat training options are available 24\/7 at a 40% discount, with free technical support through December 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to see what our courses look like? Click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to view an Interactive Demo. To find out more, call us now (844) 532-7634<\/a> or (609) 860-0300<\/a> or <\/span>contact us online<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are the Requirements for Shipping Under PHMSA\u2019s Temporary Hand Sanitizer Policy?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Analyzing the Temporary Requirements In Depth<\/h3>\n
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What Training is needed to Comply with PHMA\u2019s Temporary Hand-Sanitizer Shipping Policy and 49 CFR Training Requirements?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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