Florida SouthWestern State College has partnered with industry experts, Hazmat Safety Consultants, LLC, and the Dangerous Goods Trainers Association to offer Train-The-Trainer Course and Expert Insights Seminar Series. The trainings are funded through a U.S. Department of Transportation Grant and available free of charge to businesses and community members.
HAZMAT TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE
Training of Hazardous Materials employees is critical to the success of the Hazmat system. An effective training program is crucial for Hazmat employees to ensure they are using and implementing the highest level of safety in the industry. The online Train-The-Trainer Course blends industry knowledge and adult-learning philosophies to prepare the participants to become a Hazmat Trainer.
Course covers the following:
- Hazmat General Awareness & Global Systems
- How to perform a Hazmat Needs Assessment for your company
- Adult learning philosophies and training plans
- Course development and delivery
Course Offerings January 12 - February 9, 2026 April 13 - May 11, 2026 October 6 - November 10, 2025
SWFL Hazmat Conference
Join Florida SouthWestern State College and Hazmat Safety Consulting for the SWFL Hazmat Conference, February 12th & 13th, 2026. Learn from industry experts, regulatory leaders, manufacturers, transporters, and emergency responders for a power-packed two-day event designed to address the full lifecycle of hazardous materials—from classification and training to emergency response and disaster preparedness. Whether you move, store, manage, or respond to hazardous materials, this event is built for your workforce, your compliance needs, and your community safety responsibilities.
Topics include:
- Hazmat 101 & Classification
- Corporate Training & DOT Inspections
- Lithium Batteries: Storage, Transport & Response
- Emergency Planning for Hurricanes
- Hazardous Materials Storage & Communication
Who Should Attend: Safety managers, manufacturers, transporters, first responders, and compliance professionals.
Date: Thursday, February 12th (9:00 am- 4:00 pm) and Friday 13th (9:00 am-3:00 pm) Location: Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida, U-102
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPERT INSIGHTS SEMINAR SERIES
Introducing our Hazardous Materials Expert Insights Seminar Series, a monthly one-hour webinar delving into pertinent and timely topics within the field of hazardous materials management.
Upcoming Topics
Special Permits – Are They Right for You? Ryan Paquet November 5, 2025 | 1pm EST Register Here
Stories from the NTSB Bob Richard & Paul Stancil December 3, 2025 | 1pm EST Register Here
UN Subcommittee on Dangerous Goods Recap Ryan Paquet & Duane Pfund January 7, 2026 | 1pm EST Register Here
Hazmat Trainer Stories Ryan Paquet & Paula Reavis February 4, 2026 | 1pm EST Register Here
What Is a Hazardous Material, Anyway? Ryan Paquet & Barbara Lantry-Miller March 4, 2026 | 1pm EST Register Here
Radioactive—It’s No Joke Randy Walker & Ryan Paquet April 1, 2026 | 1pm EST Register Here
What to Do if USDOT Knocks on Your Door Ryan Paquet & Peg Carson May 6, 2026 | 1pm EST Register Here
Lithium Battery Storage—What You Need to Know Mike Pagel & Ryan Paquet June 3, 2026 | 1pm EST Register Here
Webinar Recordings
- Materials of Trade – What Can I Do? (October 1, 2025)
- Lithium Battery Storage – Who Knows? (September 3, 2025)
- UN Subcommittee Updates: Latest Developments in Global Dangerous Goods Regulations (August 6, 2025)
- Fireworks and Explosives (July 2, 2025)
- Limited Quantities: Maximizing Exceptions While Maintaining Safety (June 4, 2025)
- IMDG Code: Essential Guidelines for Maritime DG Transport (May 7, 2025)
- Building a Corporate DG Compliance Plan (Apr 2, 2025)
- GHS and Transportation Labeling: Navigating Dual Compliance Requirement (Mar 5, 2025)
- What to Do if USDOT Knocks on Your Door (Feb 12, 2025)
- Key Decisions from the UN Dangerous Goods Transport Committee (Jan 15, 2025)
- Check the Box: Make Your Packages are Safe to Send (Dec 4, 2024).
- Aerosols on the Move Guide to Safe Travels with Bob Richard (Nov 6, 2024)
- Mastering Lithium Battery Safety with Mike Pagel (Oct 2, 2024)
Additional Webinar Recordings.
FSW Office of Corporate and Community Education
8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919 Corporate.Training@fsw.edu