IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous
Shipping Dry Ice, Lithium Batteries, and Magnetized Materials by Air
Online Training Certification Course
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This online training course covers how to use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to safely identify, document, package, mark, label, handle, and transport Class 9 dangerous goods. Class 9 materials are considered hazardous but do not meet the criteria for one of the other eight hazard classes. They still present a multitude of potential dangers to health and safety, property, and the environment. Commonly shipped goods with IATA Class 9 certification include lithium batteries, asbestos, magnetized material, dry ice, and battery-powered equipment and vehicles.
This course is for:
IATA DGR safety training is required for hazardous material personnel as defined in IATA DGR Table 1.5 A. 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.
Case Study: On March 1, 2023, Spirit Airlines Flight 259 was diverted to Jacksonville. It was originally traveling from Dallas to Orlando when a battery in a personal device caught fire in an overhead bin. The plane was able to safely land at Jacksonville International Airport. There were no life-threatening injuries. However, 10 crew members and passengers were hospitalized due to the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
Key Takeaway: According to FAA incident reports found on www.dot.gov, lithium-ion battery incidents on planes or in airports between 2022 and 2023 are happening at least once a week. This increase correlates with the increase in lithium-ion powered devices on the market, from smart phones to tablets to vape pens. Operators must be trained to properly identify the presence of these batteries even in seemingly non-dangerous goods. Passengers are also responsible for bringing lithium-ion battery containing devices aboard aircraft via carry-on instead of storing them in a checked bag where they can overheat beneath the plane. If placed in a checked bag, these devices must be turned off and stored in a way that will prevent them from turning on and possibly overheating. Damaged batteries should never be brought onboard an aircraft. Understanding and adhering to regulations for the safe transport of lithium-ion powered devices aboard aircraft is more important than ever.
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Governing Regulations
What are the governing regulations?
The standards detailed in 49 CFR 173.140 identify Class 9 materials as those with the potential to impair the flight crews' ability to perform their duties safely. Shipping dry ice, lithium batteries, or any other Class 9 substance is governed by the IATA Class 9 Dangerous Goods Regulations. This online certification course satisfies all air carrier requirements for proof of IATA 9 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 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 9 Miscellaneous
- Labels
- Limitations
- Dry Ice
- Packing Instructions
- Documentation
- Handling
- Lithium Batteries
- Primary Hazard
- Classification
- Packing Instructions
- Labels
- Special Provisions
- Limitations
- Magnetized Material
- Packing Instructions
- Handling Label
- Loading
- 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 0.4 CEUs (or 4 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
Alan L
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thThe course is nice. I think we should be able to go through the course's material after passing the final exam, as long as it's still relevant.
Sal Z
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thit was a great experience going through this test. keep up the good work thanks
Lisa R
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thExcellent organization of the material. Appropriate amount of info on each page.
Lisa K
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thGood course. Very thorough.
Francisco S
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thWhat a GREAT training! Not only was I able to pass the test at the 1st try but taking the training provided me with insights on how to read and properly use the DGR Manual. I browsed different online training courses and I am glad I chose the right one.
Sophia V
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thGreat course, very quick and easy to use. Thanks!
Ashley D
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thThe course is helpful, but the DGR is a must have next to you for this exam.
Hamidreza T
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thThank you for a great course.
Nikolaus R
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thEasy set up and follow through, wish there was a way to search for subjects after completion of the course.
Jose D
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thIt was a straight forward course which guides the student on how to use the IATA DGR Edition 61. My only suggestion would be to maybe include a few samples or list some of the steps to locate some of the information. Maybe even adding page numbers as a reference on some of the training modules or case studies. Thank you for the training it was very informational.
William M
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thGreat course very informative and will be very beneficial at my current job.
Rogelio L
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thGood Learning and helpful Tool. Thank You!
Greg O
IATA DGR Class 9 Miscellaneous 65thGood course easy to follow.
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