IATA DGR Class 1 Explosives

Shipping Explosives by Air

Online Training Certification Course

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This online training course covers the specific requirements for handling and transporting IATA HAZMAT Class 1 dangerous goods. Class 1 items include explosive substances and articles. These items are grouped into six subdivisions based on their explosive characteristics and the type of hazards they present.

The handling and transport of Class 1 items is tightly regulated, and all involved personnel must undergo IATA explosives training. This safety training 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.

This course is for:
Safety training must be provided or verified for all personnel as identified in Table 1.5 A of the IATA DGR. This includes airline cargo acceptance staff, packers and freight forwarders, shippers, cargo training and development specialists, regulatory compliance specialists, ground handling and goods control staff involved in the cargo chain, security screeners, and operations and station managers.

Case Study: A bomb was discovered by United Kingdom police aboard a UPS plane in October 2010. A second bomb was also found on a FedEx plane at Dubai International Airport during the same time period. The bombs are believed to have originated from a Yemen-based al-Qaida affiliate and the bomb on the FedEx plane traveled on two passenger planes before being detected. The bombs were safely removed from both airplanes, and no one was injured. In response to this incident, the World Customs Organization (WCO) coordinated with ICAO and IATA to form a Technical Experts Group on Air Cargo Security (TEGACS) in February 2011. TEGACS has since worked to establish global standards for the transport of air cargo. The programs leading to global standards is called Pre-loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) and is still in effect today.

Key Takeaway: A bomb being found aboard two airplanes led to the formation of committees and policies that today influence the safe transport of goods around the world. PLACI provides an optional layer of security for countries that choose to follow its procedures, in addition to the requirements of IATA's DGR.

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Governing Regulations

Shipping explosives by air is governed by the IATA Class 1 Dangerous Goods Regulations. This online certification course satisfies all air carrier requirements for proof of IATA Class 1 training, including FedEx and UPS.

If you are shipping other classes of dangerous goods you must take our full IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training course in place of this one.

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 65^th 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

Additional Resources

Summary

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 3 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 0.3 CEUs (or 3 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.