The Hazardous Materials Safety Assistance Team (HMSAT) is responsible for providing training to the regulated community and offers two-day seminars and one-day workshops. These free training events are for anyone who offers or transports hazardous materials in commerce or has a desire to learn more about the HMR.

49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq. is the basic statute regulating the transportation of hazardous materials in the United States. This law requires the training of ALL hazmat employees.

The Division of Outreach, Training, Grants, and Registration has the primary responsibility for providing training publications in support of the HMR, through its publications development branch.

Among the training materials available are self-paced CD-ROM based training modules, brochures, and other printed materials.

PHMSA is represented by regional offices in various locations throughout the U.S.