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SUMMARY:PPA TEC Mandatory HazMat Training 172.704 (previously HM-126F)
DESCRIPTION:Includes 49 CFR Parts 172 and 177 & CSA (Compliance\, Safety and Accountability) Training \n49 CFR Parts 172.704 states a HazMat employee shall receive certified training required by these subparts at least once every three years. All intrastate and interstate motor carriers transporting hazardous materials\, in quantities requiring the display of placards\, are required to obtain and display a US DOT number beginning May 1\, 2010. These carriers are also subject to the Compliance\, Safety\, and Accountability (CSA) program. \nThe HM-126F Certification \nNote: This class was previously labeled HM-126F Certification & HazMat CSA Training \nThe Department of Transportation (DOT) requires hazardous material training under 49 CFR 172.704. This requirement applies to any company who transports gasoline\, diesel\, heating oil\, and and/or propane. ALL PERSONNEL handling these hazardous materials\, including those preparing shipping papers\, marking\, labeling\, and packaging.  Commercial vehicle drivers and mechanics who work on hazardous material packages must also receive training. Training includes general awareness\, function-specific training\, safety\, security awareness\, and in-depth security training. Certification of the training is essential for all employees who handle hazardous materials in order to avoid potential civil and criminal violations for non-compliance. \nCLICK HERE to view U.S. Department of Transportation frequently asked questions. \nFrequency of HazMat Training 172.704  \nInitial training of new hazmat employees\, or an employee who changes job functions\, must be completed within 90 days of employment or change in job function. Recurrent training is required at least once every three years. The three-year period begins on the actual date of training. \nMandatory HazMat Training will follow the requirements as outlined in 172.704 which includes: \n\nPhase I: General Awareness\nPhase II: Function Specific\nPhase III: Safety\nPhase IV: Security Awareness\n\nWho Must Be Trained \nA “HazMat Employee” is defined as a person who is employed on a temporary\, part-time or full-time basis by a HazMat Employer\, or is self-employed and in the course of employment\, directly affects the safe transportation of hazardous materials. It includes someone who loads\, unloads or handles hazardous materials; fabricates\, inspects\, marks\, maintains\, reconditions\, repairs or tests or otherwise represents containers\, drums or packaging as qualified for use in transportation of hazardous materials; prepares hazardous materials for shipment; is responsible for the safety of transporting hazardous materials; or operates a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials. \nRegistration fees include the following complimentary items: \n\nLunch will be provided at conclusion of class.\nCertificates will be provided by email after confirmation of class attendance.\n\nOur Instructor: Norm Anger spent over three decades as a State Trooper including 25 years as a Sergeant assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit. His primary areas of focus included directing officers engaged in roadside inspections\, commercial vehicle accidents\, and HazMat incident investigations. Norm also served as an Associate Staff Lead Instructor for the National Training Center in Washington\, DC\, for 25 years. The National Training Center is the education branch of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration responsible for training both state and federal roadside inspectors throughout the United States. \nCertification will follow the requirements as outlined in 172.704 which includes: \n• Phase I: General Awareness \n• Phase II: Function Specific \n• Phase III: Safety \n• Phase IV: Security Awareness \nWho Must Be Trained: A “HazMat Employee” is defined as a person who is employed on a temporary\, part-time or full-time basis by a HazMat Employer\, or is self-employed and in the course of employment\, directly affects the safe transportation of hazardous materials. It includes someone who loads\, unloads or handles hazardous materials; fabricates\, inspects\, marks\, maintains\, reconditions\, repairs or tests or otherwise represents containers\, drums or packaging as qualified for use in transportation of hazardous materials; prepares hazardous materials for shipment; is responsible for the safety of transporting hazardous materials; or operates a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials. \nRegistration fees include the following complimentary items: Lunch will be provided at conclusion of class \nOur Instructor: Norm Anger spent over three decades as a State Trooper including 25 years as a Sergeant assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit. His primary areas of focus included directing officers engaged in roadside inspections\, commercial vehicle accidents\, and HazMat incident investigations. Norm has also served as an Associate Staff Lead Instructor for the National Training Center in Washington\, DC. The National Training Center is the education branch of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration responsible for training both state and federal roadside inspectors throughout the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$200.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$250.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppa-tec-mandatory-hazmat-training-172-704-previously-hm-126f-2/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPA TEC A2L Refrigerant Training and Certification
DESCRIPTION:The HVACR industry is transitioning away from equipment that uses R-410A in favor of new equipment with Low GWP Refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B. Our trainers will teach you to properly handle\, store and transport Low GWP Refrigerants. Test results are mailed to ESCO Institute and graded solely by ESCO. \nDid you know? \n·These are classified as A2L refrigerants\, or mildly flammable by ASHRAE? \n·That most systems will have refrigerant detection systems on board that can shut a system down in the event of a leak? \n·How you store and transport refrigerant cylinders will change? \nCost Structure \n\nPPATEC Members – Normal Registration ($250): For PPATEC Members\nNon Members – Normal Registration ($400): For Non Members\n\nLunch is provided for attendees at no additional cost. \nOur Instructors: \nMike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician. \nDoug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003.  On the contractor side of the industry\, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management.  Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer. \nHotel Accommodations \n\nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$250.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$400.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppa-tec-a2l-refrigerant-training-and-certification-3/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPA TEC EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test
DESCRIPTION:Taking the EPA Section 608 certification is a crucial step for anyone who wants to work in the HVAC field. Successfully passing this test gives you a lifelong license. It’s also good across the country – so if you decide to move to another state\, you’re still covered. The program will feature a morning preparation along with an afternoon test. Attendee has the opportunity to attended a future EPA 608 Test if they do not initially pass during the first two test attempts. Scheduling will be contingent on PPATEC instructor and class availability. \nIt is expected that attendees read the manual before attending the class to increase the likelihood of passing the test. The manual will be sent as a PDF two weeks before the start of the class. \nCost Structure \n\nPPATEC Members – Discounted Registration ($175): For PPATEC Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training\nPPATEC Members – Normal Registration ($275): For PPATEC Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test\nNon Members – Discounted Registration ($275): For Non Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training\nNon Members – Normal Registration ($450): For Non Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test\n\nLunch is provided for attendees at no additional cost. \nOur Instructor: \nMike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$175.00\n\n\n\nMember Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00\n\n\n\nNon Member Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Non-Member Discounted ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC member\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00\n\n\n\nNon Member Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Non-Member Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nSep 24\, 2025\n\n\n$450.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppa-tec-epa-608-certification-prep-test/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
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