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What is a Washington State Hazmat Materials Endorsement?

This endorsement is needed in the event you are carrying in your load or your load includes cargo which can cause harm to the driver or others whom may come in contact with contact with the flame, air, water, or other harmful chemicals. When carrying a hazardous materials load which can be defined as poisons, gas, waste or radioactive materials.

There are Four Types of Hazardous Materials:

Ignitability - Waste that is flammable which can create fires.
Corrosivity - Waste (similar to acids and bases) that is capable of rust and/or decompose and has the ability to melt through steel materials.
Reactivity - Waste that is explosive and/or unstable under normal conditions.
Toxicity - Waste or a substance when ingested or absorbed can be fatal and harmful.

What is the Cost or Tuition?

The general cost for Tuition for Standalone Hazmat is $500, where as if its included with Class A or B it will cost $350.

Inquiring about having a Hazmat Material Endorsement?

Receive a valid (HME) Hazmat Material Endorsement Threat Assessment through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
However, you must have a CLP or CDL to complete the assessment.
Then you must have a completed "A Threat Assessment" for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential doesn't meet this requirement
Then you will need to pass the Hazmat Knowledge Test taken in person at a Washington State driver licensing office

Hazmat Total Classroom Hours

16 total hours, including at least:

16 hours - of classroom instruction

Steps to obtain your (HME) Hazard Materials Endorsement:

You will need to apply with the (TSA) Transportation Security Administration 855-347-8371
You will need to get Fingerprinted at the (TSA) Transportation Security Administration Enrollment Center

(If you have a CPL or CDL license, you will need to show proof of and additional documentation).

Visit the (TSA) Transportation Security Administration website: to find out the documents necessary when you apply: https://www.tsa.gov/

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