This three-day train-the-trainer course is an agricultural industry hazardous materials training course designed for hazmat employees who train or will train other hazmat employees working in the agricultural hazmat sector.
This Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Agricultural Hazmat Course will provide hazmat instructors with the tools they need to confidently train hazmat employees on the requirements in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subpart H in Part 172 with a special focus on hazardous materials used in the agricultural sector.
The course will include instruction, presentations, work projects, individual assignments, presentations and coursework, and a pre-test and post-test.
This training course was made possible by a Hazardous Materials Instructor Training grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Course Information
Target Audience
- Class III Associate Members
- Qualified non-members who train hazmat employees
Class Size
Class size is limited to 24 students.
Total Course Hours
24 hours
Prerequisites
- Have basic knowledge of Title 49 CFR Part 172
- Have some knowledge of hazardous materials used in the agricultural sector
- Have some knowledge of the hazardous materials table, shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding
- Currently teach hazmat employees or plan to in the future
Note: This course WILL NOT cover 49 CFR Part 172 in detail but will provide a high-level overview of the regulations. Prior to attending this training, you should already have a working knowledge of the hazardous materials table, shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding.
Expenses
Included: All training materials will be provided. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of both the in-class participation and final exam portions of the course.
Not included: Attendees are responsible for airfare, transportation, meals, hotel accommodations and any other travel expenses. Please bring an electronic device (computer or notepad) that can connect to the internet for the work projects during the week and the final exam at the end of the week.
What to Expect
- All training materials will be provided, including hazardous materials and safety regulations, the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, and preparatory and supplemental information.
- Participants will be given a pre-test on the CVSA Learning portal the week prior to class.
- Students will be given and must pass a post-test. The post-test will be an individual effort using only the books and class material provided during the training. A score of at least 70% on the post-test is required to pass the course and receive a certificate of completion. A participant who scores lower than 70% or chooses not to take the final exam will receive a certificate of attendance.
Training Location
GROWMARK Tank and Truck Center
240 W. Ashland St.
Morton, Illinois 61550
The training facility is being sponsored and supplied by:
Course Schedule
The course schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time Tuesday through Thursday, August 25-27. Travel prior to Thursday at 5 p.m. will interfere with the completion of the course. Please book your travel accordingly.
Parking
Free parking is available onsite.
Registration
There is no registration fee for the HMIT course; however, registration is required.
When you click on the “REGISTER NOW” button below, you will be taken to a short application. Please complete the application and click submit. The information will be used to assign you to a training team and verify you meet the minimum requirements to attend the course. You will receive a confirmation email within one business day.
Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is Wednesday, August 12.
Registration Cancellation
If you registered for this training course but will no longer be able to attend, please let us know. Contact Director of Hazardous Materials Programs Bill Reese at [email protected] or 202-998-1806.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, contact CVSA Director of Hazardous Materials Programs Bill Reese at 202-998-1806 or [email protected].
Travel and Hotel Information
Each attendee is responsible for their own airfare and hotel arrangements and expenses, and other travel expenses.
Airport and Transportation Information
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is the closest airport to the training location.
- This airport has several transportation options available, including taxis and ride shares.
Hotel Options
Each attendee is responsible for their own hotel reservation, travel and other expenses.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
140 East Ashland St
Morton, IL 61550
Best Western Morton Inn
150 West Ashland St
Morton, IL 61550
Contact Information
Point of Contact
Bill Reese
Director of Hazardous Materials Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-998-1806
General CVSA Training Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-998-1002
Rules, Requirements and Policies
Events Health Policy
The health and safety of attendees at this training course are top priority. CVSA will follow federal and local guidelines, restrictions and requirements, and health and facility protocols, as appropriate, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
Events Code of Conduct
CVSA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all meeting participants. All participants, without exception, are expected to abide by this events code of conduct across any and all technologies used to execute a CVSA event whether in person or a virtual event. All participants must comply with the instructions of the host(s), moderator and CVSA staff. CVSA has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination or harassment by participants.
Examples of unacceptable behavior are:
- Unauthorized sharing of login credentials with another user, including unregistered users; any unregistered user found participating will be required to pay the full registration fee, including the late registration fee
- Recording, copying and/or sharing of any media, including screenshots
- Engaging in unsafe practices while participating in a virtual event, such as driving a car
- Harassment, disrespect, intimidation or discrimination in any form
- Verbal or written abuse of any participant, including, but not limited to, comments related to race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, etc.
- Sharing inappropriate, nude and/or sexual images
- Threatening or stalking a participant
To report an incident of unacceptable behavior, please contact CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney or CVSA Deputy Executive Director Adrienne Gildea. CVSA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior. CVSA may also, at its discretion, prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person.
Consent to Multimedia Use
Registration and attendance at and participation in CVSA meetings and other activities – in-person or virtually – constitutes an agreement by the registrant to CVSA’s use and distribution of the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Copyright Acknowledgement
By registering and attending the event, an attendee may participate or contribute to discussions regarding the Standards and CVSA Materials (“work product”) and hereby acknowledges that it is their intent and understanding that the intellectual property, including copyright in and to the work product, and all derivative works and/or any modifications and variations of the work product, did, does and will vest solely in CVSA. To the extent that an attendee contributes to the work product during the event, they do not claim any ownership in the work product and instead hereby completely assign any and all copyrights and any other intellectual property rights in their contributions to CVSA.