Overview of the Partnership
DGAC recently completed work with DOT PHMSA to develop a partnership on hazmat transportation instructor best practices.
The partnership Agreement was signed at DGAC's Annual Conference in Santa Fe on November 15, 2007. DGAC and many of its member
companies conduct training programs designed to ensure persons involved in various activities related to hazardous materials
transportation are properly trained in the application and use of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The purpose of the
partnership is to develop voluntary best practices and guidelines for instructors of hazmat training programs to move the
industry towards a performance oriented program that demonstrates the effectiveness of hazmat training. The scope of the project
includes a review of the factors that enhance the training experience and make it effective, development of voluntary best
practices for a training program, assessment of basic course materials needed, and identification of scope and benefits of
different testing methods applicable to intended competencies of students for knowledge learned.
Documents
Signing Ceremony, November 15, 2007
DGAC President Mike Morrissette and PHMSA Associate
Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety Ted Willke (seated) sign the partnership agreement in a ceremony at DGAC's Annual Conference
in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on November 15. Looking on (from left) are DGAC Technical Director Frits Wybenga, DGAC Director of Education
and Training Vaughn Arthur, PHMSA Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety Bob Richard, and PHMSA Senior Training
Officer Candace Simon.
Public Workshop
DGAC and PHMSA held a public workshop on November 13, 2007, in Santa Fe, NM. The workshop featured several different presentations
as well as analysis of the results from the surveys conducted by DGAC. Please see the links below for the workshop agenda and copies
of the presentations. Stay tuned for information for the next public workshop.
In-House Training Survey
Do you work for a company that conducts employee training in-house, either with your own employees or an outside contractor?
If so, please take a few moments to fill out our survey, which aims to gather data regarding the current status of the industry
concerning their use of in-house training and standards, if any, concerning training programs and trainer requirements.
Survey Results as of
October 2007
Commercial Hazmat Training School Survey
This survey is addressed to commercial hazmat training schools that provide training services to third parties.
Your views are being sought in support of a PHMSA/DGAC partnership intended to enhance the overall quality and
consistency of training provided to hazmat employees.
The purpose of this survey is to develop an overview of the perspectives of hazmat training professionals.
Your responses along with those of other similar organizations will be combined to provide this overview.
Your specific responses will not be attributed to your organization.
Survey Results as of
October 2007
Forum
DGAC has created a public forum for comments and discussion regarding the proposed best practices and the partnership. While
registration is required to make posts, anyone may register. Anonymous users may read posts but not reply to them.
Click here to access the forum.
