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IATA DGR

Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air

Online Training Certification Course

From the highest rated and most trusted online training company - since 2008.

This online course satisfies all air transport carrier dangerous goods by air requirements including FedEx and UPS. It covers how to use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, shipper and operator responsibilities, and the proper methods to safely identify, document, package, mark, label, handle, and load individual classes of dangerous goods.

Organizations that ship HAZMAT and other dangerous goods by air must comply with the IATA's safety training requirements. IATA dangerous goods training is required for any employee involved in the packing, marking, labeling, shipping, loading, transporting, or accepting of hazardous materials and dangerous goods for shipment by air.

Many dangerous goods can be transported safely by air if the articles or substances are packed properly and quantities are limited. However, without proper IATA shipping training, the hazardous properties of dangerous goods can adversely affect the safety of the crew, passengers, aircraft, and even nearby communities and the environment.

This dangerous goods certification course covers important topics related to IATA DGR training. It emphasizes hazard awareness, shipper and operator responsibilities, and important safety information for anyone who handles or ships dangerous goods by air. Our IATA training online course includes modules for each of the nine classes of dangerous goods.

This course is for:
IATA DG certification is required for all employees involved in the transport of dangerous goods according to Table 1.5 in the DGR. This includes airline acceptance staff, shippers, packers, and freight forwarders; cargo training and development specialists; ground handling and load control staff involved in the cargo chain; regulatory compliance specialists; operations and station managers; and security screeners. Our online training course ensures that employees understand DGR regulations, the different classification of dangerous substances, and how to avoid adverse hazardous materials incidents.

Case Study: In May 1996, Valujet Flight 592 caught on fire and crashed into the Everglades approximately 10 minutes after takeoff from Miami International Airport. Both pilots, all three flight attendants, and all 105 passengers were killed.

The plane was loaded with 4,109 pounds of cargo, including baggage, mail, and company-owned material (COMAT). The COMAT consisted of tires, wheels, and five boxes described as containing empty oxygen canisters.

ValueJet had directed their maintenance contractor SabreTech to replace the oxygen generators on three of its planes. The oxygen generators are a component of a plane's passenger emergency oxygen system. An oxygen generator is activated when its retaining pin is removed, which causes a spring-loaded mechanism to strike a percussion cap containing a small explosive charge mounted at the end of the generator. That small explosion provides the energy necessary to start a chemical reaction in the generator oxidizer core, which liberates oxygen gas. The chemical reaction is exothermic, meaning it produces heat.

The five oxygen generators loaded on ValuJet Flight 592 were improperly marked as empty. In addition, they did not have the required safety cap installed, and they were improperly packaged and labeled.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the accident was caused by a fire in the aircraft's cargo compartment, which was initiated by the activation of one or more oxygen generators that were improperly carried as cargo. The contributing factors included the failure of SabreTech to properly prepare, package, and identify unexpended chemical oxygen generators; the failure of ValuJet to properly oversee its contract maintenance program to ensure compliance; and the failure of the FAA to require smoke detection and fire suppression systems in Class D cargo compartments.

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Governing Regulations

The current edition of the IATA DGR contains all applicable regulations for air transport. This online certification course meets the IATA DGR 65th Edition hazardous goods training requirements for those who are shipping any of the nine classes of dangerous goods.

If you do not have a copy, you will need to purchase the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Manual both for reference purposes in your day to day shipping operations, and while taking this course.

You can access the IATA DGR Current Edition Significant Changes document from our "Resources" section.

What You'll Learn

    About This Course
    Course Objectives
    Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulations
  • Philosophy of Dangerous Goods Regulations
  • Key Terms and Concepts
  • Dangerous Goods Incidents and Statistics
  • How to Use the DGR
  • Changes to the 65th Edition
    Applicability
  • Basis of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
  • Application of the Regulations
  • Shipper's Responsibilities
  • Operator's Responsibilities
  • Training
  • Adequate Instruction for Shipping Section II Lithium Batteries
  • Security
    Limitations
  • Forbidden Dangerous Goods
  • Hidden Dangerous Goods
  • Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
  • Dangerous Goods Transported by Post
  • Operator's Property Exceptions
  • Excepted Quantities
  • Limited Quantities
  • Variations
    Classification
  • Packing Groups
  • Shipper's Responsibilities
  • Multiple Hazards
  • Samples
    Identification
  • Selecting the Proper Shipping Name
  • Using the List of Dangerous Goods
    Packing
  • Shipper's Responsibilities
  • Overpacks
  • Salvage Packaging
  • General Packing Requirements
  • Specific Packing Instructions
    Packaging Specifications and Performance Tests
  • Codes
  • Markings
  • Requirements for Inner Packagings
  • UN Outer, Single, and Composite Packagings
  • General Testing Requirements
  • Types of Tests
  • Test Reports
  • Specific Testing Requirements
    Marking and Labeling
  • Markings
  • Labels
  • General Label Specifications
  • Hazard Labels
  • Handling Labels
    Documentation
  • Shipper's Declaration
  • Completing the Shipper's Declaration
  • Air Waybill
  • Additional Documentation
    Handling
  • Acceptance
  • Loading
  • Inspections
  • Provisions for Pilot-in-Command
  • Informing Passengers and Shippers
  • Reporting
  • Document Retention
    Class 1 Explosives
  • Definitions
  • Primary Hazards
  • Six Divisions
  • Thirteen Compatibility Groups
  • Classification
  • Exclusions and Limitations
  • Packing Instructions
  • Labels
    Class 2 Gases
  • Definitions
  • Primary Hazards
  • Three Divisions
  • Exemptions
  • Limited and Excepted Quantities
  • Mixtures and Hazard Precedence
  • Aerosols and Aerosol Dispensers
  • Packing Instructions
  • Packaging Specifications
    Class 3 Flammable Liquids
  • Definitions
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Liquid Desensitized Explosives
  • Primary Hazards
  • Packing Group Criteria
  • Limited and Excepted Quantities
  • Packing Instructions
    Class 4 Flammable Solids
  • Flammable Solids
  • Self-reactive Substances
  • Desensitized Explosives
  • Division 4.1
  • Division 4.2-Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion
  • Division 4.3-Substances Which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases
  • Excepted and Limited Quantities
  • Packing Instructions
    Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
  • Oxidizing Substances
  • Organic Peroxides
  • Classification
  • Temperature Controls
  • Desensitization
  • Exceptions, Limitations, and Labels
  • Packing Instructions
    Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances
  • Toxic Substances
  • Classification of Toxic Substances
  • Classification of Toxic Mixtures
  • Limitations and Labels
  • Infectious Substances
  • Classification of Infectious Substances
  • Exceptions
  • Patient Specimens
  • Medical Devices
  • Biological Products
  • Packing Instructions-Category A Infectious Substances
  • Packing Instructions-Biomedical Waste
  • Packing Instructions-Category B Biological Substances
  • Handling
    Class 7 Radioactive Material
  • Definitions
  • Hazards
  • Limitations
  • Classification
  • Special Form
  • Low Specific Activity (LSA) Material
  • Surface Contaminated Objects (SCO)
  • Fissile
  • Low Dispersible Radioactive Material
  • Subsidiary Risks
  • Packing
  • Before Shipment Requirements
  • General Requirements
  • Excepted Packages
  • Industrial Packages
  • Type A Packages
  • Type B(U) and B(M) Packages
  • Type C Packages
  • Fissile Material
  • Uranium Hexafluoride
  • Transport Index and Criticality Safety Index
  • Marking
  • Labeling
  • Documentation
  • Competent Authority Certificates
  • Handling
  • Air Waybill
  • Storage and Loading
    Class 8 Corrosives
  • Packaging Group Criteria
  • Limitations
  • Excepted and Limited Quantities
  • Packing Instructions
  • Labels
    Class 9 Miscellaneous
  • Labels
  • Limitations
  • Dry Ice
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Magnetized Material
  • Packing Instructions
  • Documentation
  • Handling
  • Special Provisions
  • Loading
    Additional Resources
    Summary
    Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 6 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

DOT rules require all HAZMAT employees to repeat training in its entirety at least every three years. To remain IATA certified, recurrent dangerous goods training must occur with 24 months of the previous training. Airline carriers may refuse shipments if IATA DGR training has not been completed within the previous 24 months.

Each student will receive 0.6 CEUs (or 6 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

Caston P Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Really enjoyed the user friendly self learn experience. Easy to navigate and and was useful. Best DG online class I have taken.

Fan L Verified
IATA DGR 65th

It was great! Thank you for setting up the course!

Donald M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Good training. Good training on difficult subject mattter.

Fazan A Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I am Happy to learn from it. Its very comprehensive course and easy to use. Thank you so much.

Jeanderson D Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great classes! Will deffenelly recommended!

John K Verified
IATA DGR 65th

As previously excellant cource Thank you

Matt C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great experience!

Dai H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very good

Lucy C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

It was for me a dynamic and interesting way to acquire knowledge on the subject. It has been enriching and contributes to my professional development. The course is definitely well embodied and by design as a review, it remains a lot in the memory and I think that I will always keep in my mind most of what I have learned here.

Tyler M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I appreciate the time given to go through the course and the amount of attempts to pass the course. I think it is well worth it and very put together thank you!

Taeho H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

It was a great journey to learn and study this Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Will have this DGR book right next to me for my work.Thank you.

Sara M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Training was fast and thorough, thank you!

Kyle L Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great Test, well done.

Jeff C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

excellent program

Osvaldo V Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Me parece muy completo, es excelente , creo que es acorde.

Sheri K Verified
IATA DGR 65th

This is a great course. It is very thorough and the exam is designed to ask applied questions instead of just looking for verbatim text in the handbook.

Jeffery C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Excellent Training Course,Thanks

Jeffrey H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Easy to follow and understand. Caters to many different learning styles

Johnny M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

This training program is great. easy to understand and the video breaks down every detail

Elvia C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Training is good and complex, But it should be a better way to resume al the important UN, CLASS ,etc etc.. is very interesting but is to much to remember if you do not take notes, overall I will do it again.

Sean S Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I appreciate that the cost of this class is less than what FedEx and UPS offer and that it is on-demand. It was tough staying focused through everything when only certain sections of DGR is applicable to me daily. I like that the class and exam really prepared me to use the DGR to look up specifics and know the general outline of what to do/not to do. Thank you. I also really appreciated that audio option was offered!

Brennan A Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great experience!

Darwin S Verified
IATA DGR 65th

InformaciĆ³n detallada acerca de los puntos importantes en el manejo de sustancias peligrosas y todo el proceso involucrado para el transporte via aerea.

Londell S Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I learned so much with this course and am very confident now with this knowledge.

Lutraily P Verified
IATA DGR 65th

the information was easy to understand

Joseph D Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Awesome information knowledge was understandable.

Shaun M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very Difficult but well worth it!

Jamila J Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Was a great test.

Christopher A Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great course! I have completed other courses from your site in the past and I have liked all of them.

Chris Z Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great course! I like and enjoy it. Good training material and case sharing.

Carla R Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very detailed

Mike K Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great course, website works very good it is extremely fast and makes online learning a breeze.

Joe M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

awesome. learned alot and references came in handy

Jeffrey S Verified
IATA DGR 65th

It was a good class. I found the resources helpful.

Marjorie R Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great Experience!!!

Christian P Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very Informative!!!

Allison N Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Amazing

Taylor H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great training, very thorough. Thank you

Jin C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Learned a lot about IATA DG.

Suleidy M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

This a very useful training. It is well designed and detailed. Thanks for the knowledge!

Levi O Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I feel like in the knowledge check there where a few questions that I felt like were not covered enough in the section. Other than that this was a great course.

R.S. H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

This was an excellent course.

Ian R Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Cool yo!

Brett D Verified
IATA DGR 65th

The class was helpful in learning the basics of the rules and regulations.

Michael V Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very informative. Narrator kept your attention, which is very important. Easy to follow along with the instructor while reading.

Oswaldo V Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Es un curso muy bueno, me permite enfrentar y cumplir a cabalidad lo que exige la ley y/o la IATA frente al manejo de mercancias peligrosas via aerea

Randy G Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I loved it there is just a wealth of information. It is challenging and really makes you think about attention to detail when shipping specific items.

Tim C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I thought the course was constructed and presented well. I was very please with my experience.

Stephen S Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I thought the course was well put together and easy to follow along. As a refresher course it included all the information that I would expect. The exam was a good recap of the course.

Evelynn B Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Well planned training course. Thank you

Lori H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very interesting

Rodney F Verified
IATA DGR 65th

very informing, have had other training, but not to this depth

Noel M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

important knowlegde

Eduardo G Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Great course

James K Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Well put together course. No confusing areas and very straight forward.

Jeffrey H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Thank you for this very effective re-fresher training, it was of the right content, length, and cost...I will be using this again as I am completely satisfied.

Tasha C Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Refresher course was informative and covered all the information contained in the test.

Yahaira A Verified
IATA DGR 65th

es muy importante, y constructivo.

Sarah A Verified
IATA DGR 65th

This course is easy to take and readily available when I need my recertification.

Duc H Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Thanks you so much! I!!

Augustine P Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Extremely Informative!!! I really enjoyed the lessons!! I know have thorough knowledge on Dangerous Goods. Thanks!

Alfonso R Verified
IATA DGR 65th

This is my first time doing an online course this long so my feedback might be of limited use. I thought introducing practice tests helped solidify the material. I think more of those small tests would help in retaining the material more effectively. I thought changing the voices per module helped keep me more focused. Overall a good experience.

Amber V Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I really enjoyed this format. This is my second time taking this class. Thank you!

Stephen F Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Good Class. Test hard enough to make one work for the answers.

Bruce B Verified
IATA DGR 65th

I enjoyed taking the course.

Kyle D Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Very well explained and organized teaching system.

Dinh M Verified
IATA DGR 65th

It was a great challenge for me. I enjoy learning.

Mike A Verified
IATA DGR 65th

Thank you. Great course.

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