Hazardous Materials: General Awareness and Familiarization - Department of Transportation 1999 - Video VH-588 - This video provides basic training for shippers and carriers on how to transport hazardous materials in accordance with US DOT regulations. This is not complete hazardous material training, just an introduction (General Awareness & Familiarization). The video defines hazardous materials and provides guidance to recognize and identify hazardous materials. Topics include: hazard classification; packaging, markings, labels and placards; shipping papers; loading, securing and unloading; emergency response information and procedures; and incident reporting requirements.