Certified Expert In Dangerous Goods Regulations

Introduction

It is critical to maintain compliance to IATA Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR) so that we can uphold a safe environment while dangerous goods are being transported by air.

With this importance, are you aware of the different classifications of dangerous goods and/or the declaration and documentation required?

If you have any doubts or clarifications, this course will allow you to gain / regain the competence to accept, handle and process shipments containing dangerous goods, as per the current IATA DGR manual.

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

• New amendments review of all sections of the IATA DGR manual.
• State and operator variations
• Identification and packaging
• Markings and labeling
• Shipper’s declaration
• DG Handling/Storage/Loading
• Radioactive materials
• Understand the different types of Dangerous Goods and its hazards as well as understand and apply packaging and documentation requirements as set by IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Learners will learn how and what to do if there is an emergency on Dangerous Goods incidents and accidents.

Who should attend?

• Cargo agents
• Airlines & Ground handling agents
• Chemical, Pharmaceutical manufacturers
• All Shippers of any Dangerous Goods

Training Methodology

• Assignments – assess student’s understanding of key concepts covered in lectures, their ability to solve the application questions.
• Tests / Quizzes – measure students’ understanding of key concepts and application of concepts learnt for each topic.
• Class Participation – measure students’ attitudes and discipline towards learning in terms of completion of assignments and active participation in discussions.

Course Outline

Day 1

• New amendments review of all sections of the IATA DGR manual.
• State and operator variations
• Identification and packaging
• Markings and labelling
• Shipper's declaration
• DG Handling/Storage/Loading
• Radioactive materials
• Different hazards and properties
• Packing group

Day 2

• Segregation Table 9.3.A
• Identification
• Passenger and crew limits
• Hidden ""Dangerous Goods"" in baggage's and air cargo.
• NOTOC
• Shippers declaration
• Storage and loading requirements
• Emergency responses
• Major changes & amendments to DGR
• Limitations: Excepted & Limited Quantity, hidden & forbidden DG, DG carried by passengers or crew, state & operator variations
• Video show: “It’s your responsibility”, “Properties of DG” & “Safe transport of radioactive materials”
• General requirements for shippers
• List & identification of DG

Day 3

• General & Specific packing requirements for DG / Overpacks
• Types of packaging: UN/ICAO, Ltd Qty, Non-specification
• Marking & Labeling DG packages
• DG Transport Documents
• Acceptance, storage & loading Procedures
• Radioactive & Non-radioactive materials
• Captain’s notification & advanced notification to CAAS for carriage of radioactive materials
• Roles of government authorities in the transportation of DG
• Emergency procedures – damaged DG
• Examination