Radioactive Materials Shipper Training & Certification
Purpose-built courses for Radiation Safety Officers and hazmat shipping personnel. Learn exactly what the regulations require — and how to prove it.
Built for radioactive hazmat shippers — and the people who support them
Class 7 Shippers
If you classify, package, label, document, or offer radioactive material for transport, 49 CFR 172.704 requires you to be trained. This course gives you a documented certificate that proves it.
Radiation Safety Officers
You're responsible for your facility's compliance program, but may not have been trained on the shipping regulations specifically. This course closes that gap and helps you build a defensible training record for your staff.
Support & Logistics Staff
Health physics technicians, hazmat coordinators, and shipping clerks who touch any part of the Class 7 workflow are hazmat employees under 172.704 too — and need the same training.
Available Courses
DOT Class 7 Radioactive Materials Shipper Certification
A complete online certification course covering 49 CFR Parts 171–173, NRC requirements, and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for Class 7 materials. Designed for shippers, RSOs, and HPTs who need documented, defensible training.
Introduction & Regulatory Framework
DOT hazmat employee definition, 49 CFR 172.704 training requirements, and the regulatory landscape for Class 7 shippers.
Radiation Fundamentals
Types of radiation, activity and units of measurement, half-life, and specific activity — the physics every shipper needs.
Classification of Radioactive Materials
All 20 Class 7 UN numbers, material forms (normal vs. special), and the classification decision tree from excepted to Type B.
Packaging Requirements
Excepted, Industrial, Type A, and Type B packaging — what each requires and when each applies.
Activity Limits & Calculations
A1/A2 values, sum-of-fractions for mixtures, LSA concentration limits, and exempt quantity thresholds (ALEC and ACEM).
Marking, Labeling & Placarding
Proper shipping name, UN number marking, White-I/Yellow-II/Yellow-III labels, and vehicle placarding requirements.
Shipping Papers & Documentation
Shipper's certification, dangerous goods declaration (DGD), proper shipping descriptions, and record-keeping obligations.
Vehicle, Conveyance & Exclusive Use
Transport index limits, segregation rules, exclusive use thresholds, and Highway Route Controlled Quantities (HRCQ).
Security Awareness
Security plans for HRCQ shipments, personnel background requirements, and en-route security procedures.
Emergency Response
Incident reporting thresholds, emergency response procedures, ERG guide numbers, and carrier notification requirements.
IATA Class 7 Dangerous Goods — Air Shipper Certification
Complete IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training for shipping radioactive materials by air. Covers acceptance checklists, DGD preparation, and carrier-specific requirements.
Training built on 14 years of Class 7 shipping experience
Most radioactive materials training is written by general hazmat trainers who have never classified a radioactive source or completed a Type A package calculation. RadShip is built by a trained DOT Class 7 hazmat shipper with over a decade of hands-on experience in 49 CFR, NRC, and IATA compliance.
That means no generic content padded to hit a word count. Every module covers exactly what you need to know to ship without a violation — and nothing you don't.
Covers DOT 49 CFR, NRC, and IATA requirements
Written by a practicing hazmat shipper — not a general trainer
Real-world examples and classification exercises
Certificate of completion for your training records
Accessible online — complete on your schedule
Pairs with RadShip compliance tools for ongoing shipments
What 49 CFR 172.704 requires
Federal law requires every hazmat employee who ships radioactive material to complete training before performing regulated functions. Under 49 CFR 172.704, your training must cover four areas:
General Awareness
Recognize hazmat, understand the HMR, and identify Class 7 material.
Function-Specific
Classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation for your role.
Safety Training
Emergency response, personal protection, and accident prevention.
Security Awareness
Recognizing security threats and facility security plan requirements.
Training must be completed within 90 days of employment or change of function, and recertified every three years. Employers must keep training records for each hazmat employee. This course covers all four required areas and provides a dated certificate for your compliance documentation.
Simple, transparent pricing
Individual
Pricing announced at launch
Full course access plus certificate of completion. One-time purchase.
Get Early AccessBundled
Pricing announced at launch
Course access plus one year of RadShip compliance platform. Includes classification tools, BOL generator, and label calculator.
Get Early AccessFrequently asked questions
Who is required to have radioactive materials shipping training?
Under 49 CFR 172.704, any employee who directly affects hazmat transportation safety must be trained. This includes anyone who prepares radioactive material for shipment, signs shipping papers, loads packages, or performs any function subject to the hazmat regulations. This applies to shippers, RSOs, health physics technicians, and logistics coordinators at any facility that ships Class 7 material.
How often does DOT Class 7 training need to be renewed?
DOT requires recertification every three years under 49 CFR 172.704(c)(2). Employees must also receive training within 90 days of initial employment or change in job function. IATA requires recertification every two years for air shipments.
Does this course satisfy 49 CFR 172.704 requirements?
This course covers all four components required by 49 CFR 172.704: general awareness/familiarization, function-specific training, safety training, and security awareness. It is designed specifically for employees who ship DOT Class 7 radioactive materials and provides a certificate of completion for your training records.
Can I complete the training online?
Yes. DOT does not mandate a specific training format — 49 CFR 172.704 requires that training cover the required topics and be documented, but it does not require in-person instruction. Online self-paced training is fully compliant as long as it covers all required subject areas.
What is the difference between DOT and NRC training requirements?
DOT training (49 CFR 172 Subpart H) covers transportation of radioactive materials on public roads and highways. NRC training (10 CFR Part 19/20) covers possession, use, and radiation protection at your facility. Most facilities that ship radioactive material need both. This course focuses on the DOT transportation requirements.
Do I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. Upon passing the course assessments, you receive a dated certificate of completion that documents your training for compliance records. DOT requires employers to maintain training records for each hazmat employee, and this certificate satisfies that documentation requirement.
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The first course launches May 2026. Get on the list for early access and launch pricing.