IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials

Shipping Radioactive Materials by Air

Online Training Certification Course

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Radioactive material is used in numerous applications, including the production of medicine, smoke detectors, plastic, and cell phones. This online training course details important safety measures for transporting radioactive materials by air. These safety measures protect workers, the public, and the environment from the risk of accidental exposure to radioactive materials.

Shipping radioactive materials, even in small quantities, requires a level of care above and beyond standard precautions for hazardous goods. This Class 7 dangerous goods training course covers the specific requirements for handling and transporting radioactive material.

This course is for:
Anyone involved in the handling, loading, or acceptance of Class 7 air freight should undergo IATA certified safety training. This includes all personnel identified in Table 1.5 A of the IATA DGR, such as 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.

Case Study: In 1997, 115 passengers aboard a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight were exposed to nuclear radiation. The exposure was due to a leak from radioactive technetium generators, which are used in medical equipment. The equipment had not been properly packed according to transport officials. The airline informed the passengers of the incident due to the negligible health risk the exposure posed. Aviation officials launched an investigation in response to the airline’s packing failure, and KLM ceased transport of dangerous goods in the interim.

Key Takeaway: Several million shipments of radioactive materials are transported every year. Because these dangerous goods are so commonly shipped and because exposure to radiation can be life-threatening, radioactive material is covered under Section 10 of the DGR. If KLM had followed the proper packing instructions for radioactive material, many passengers could have been saved from accidental exposure and the resulting consequences.

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Governing Regulations

The IATA Class 7 Dangerous Goods Regulations govern air shipment of radioactive materials, radiopharmaceuticals, and radioisotopes. This online certification course satisfies all carrier requirements for proof of IATA class 7 training, including FedEx and UPS.

If you are also 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 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
Storage and Loading

Additional Resources

Summary

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 4 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 0.4 CEUs (or 4 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

Mark S Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

Great Course. Easy to Navigate.

Robert M Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

always a good learning experience

Brandon B Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

good

Ann M Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

I liked the course and its outlined.

Neville O Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

Great course, a lot of information presented in an easy to digest way

Trey G Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

Very well presented and prompted.

Marcel S Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

I believe it to be an intense experience

Wesley K Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

Really enjoyed the class and the test was a challenge but was wrote good.

Willie C Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

I liked the fact that you changed narrators from time to time. A few of the pictures I thought were misplaced for the topic, and more example pictures to look at would be nice. And maybe some interaction of labeling a box using mouse moved icons or something like that. But hey good job otherwise!

Michael K Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

I really appreciate this course. I needed to send an item but realized my training recently expired. Thank you and i'll use it in 2 years. Also thank you for a comprehensive test.

Liza K Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

The course was very thorough and covered all aspects of the regulations. I liked that the references to the DGR were included. Marking and labeling can be tricky and I think it might be beneficial to include some pictures of correctly marked and labeled packages.

Russell H Verified
IATA DGR Class 7 Radioactive Materials 65th

Very good course. Exam was somewhat different than the practice questions. This gave me a few difficulties. The Exam, however, was completely fair.