IATA DGR Ramp & Warehouse

General Familiarization & Function Specific

Online Training Certification Course

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Ramp and warehouse personnel may come in contact with dangerous goods while handling cargo and baggage on the airport tarmac or in the air freight warehouse. It is important that they are aware of potential hazards and safe handling procedures. This IATA loading training will cover basic concepts which include an overview of dangerous goods regulations as well as the proper methods to safely identify, package, mark, label, document, and handle each class of dangerous goods.

Anyone who works in warehouses or on loading ramps must be aware of the potential hazards associated with dangerous goods. This online training course is designed for workers who handle and transport dangerous cargo by air. It emphasizes important safety procedures, knowledge, and skills needed to meet IATA ramp loading and IATA warehouse personnel training standards.

This course is for:
According to the IATA DGR Section 1.5.0.2, personnel identified in the categories specified in Tables 1.5 A or 1.5 B must take part in or provide verification of safety training prior to performing any duties specified in Tables 1.5 A or 1.5 B.

Personnel in Categories 5 and 8 as outlined in Section 1.5.2.2 include staff employed by or working on behalf of freight forwarders, operators, and ground handling agents involved in the handling, storage, or loading of dangerous goods.

Case Study: The FAA proposed a civil penalty against British Airways in the amount of $195k. In August of 2014, British Airways allegedly offered for shipment a box containing a chemical oxygen generator to American Airlines for stateside repair without properly declaring it. The shipment was not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, or labeled. Hazardous materials regulations classify oxygen generators as FORBIDDEN aboard passenger aircraft due to their extreme flammability. British Airways also failed to adequately train its employees for shipping hazardous materials.

Key Takeaway: Even a single mishandled hazardous materials shipment can have severe consequences. Oxygen generators were banned as cargo on passenger flights following the 1996 ValuJet plane crash that killed everyone onboard. British Airways paid a hefty civil penalty for its failure to properly train its employees for shipping hazardous materials.

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Governing Regulations

This online certification course for loading (ramp) and warehouse personnel meets training requirements for personnel in Categories 5 and 8 as outlined in Section 1.5.2.2. of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Training on how to apply these regulations to specific situations and tasks should be provided by your organization or another resource.

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 Training for Ramp and Warehouse Personnel

Applicability

Legal Basis
General Philosophy
Shipper's Responsibilities
Operator's Responsibilities
Training Requirements
Dangerous Goods Security
Information to Shippers

Limitations

Forbidden Dangerous Goods
Hidden Dangerous Goods
Suspicious Commodities
Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
Dangerous Goods Transported by Post
Dangerous Goods in Operator's Property
Variations

Classification

Class 1-Explosives
Class 2-Gases
Class 3-Flammable Liquids
Class 4-Flammable Solids
Class 5-Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Class 6-Toxic and Infectious Substances
Class 7-Radioactive Material
Class 8-Corrosives
Class 9-Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Packing Requirements

General Packing Requirements
Packing Groups
Packing Methods
UN Specification Packaging
Limited Quantity Packaging
Excepted Quantity Packaging

Marking

Packaging Use Markings
Other Markings
UN Specification Markings

Labels

Hazard Labels
Handling Labels
Label Specifications
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Labels

Storage and Loading

Protection from Damage
Inspection of Packages
Self-reactive Substances and Organic Peroxides
Radioactive Materials
Incompatible Dangerous Goods
Incompatible Dangerous Goods-Explosives
Securing Dangerous Goods
Loading Restrictions
Cargo Compartments
Load Limits
Cargo Aircraft Only
Commodity Specific Requirements
Battery-powered Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids as Baggage
Spillable Batteries
Lithium-ion Batteries
Non-spillable Batteries
Labels
Operator Verifications
Unit Load Devices

Provision of Information

NOTOC
NOTOC Exceptions

Emergency Response

Emergency Procedures
Contaminated Cargo or Baggage
Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Chart
Dangerous Goods Incidents and Accidents
Reporting

Additional Resources

Summary

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 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.

Certification of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations testing and training is valid for 2 years. Per the IATA DGR Section 1.5.0.3, retraining must be provided within 24 months of the previous training to ensure knowledge is current with DGR standards.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.