IATA DGR Shippers, Packers & Freight Forwarders

Function Specific

Online Training Certification Course

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This online training course covers IATA function specific topics for shippers, packers, freight forwarders, and cargo acceptance personnel. It presents basic concepts and the proper methods to safely identify, package, mark, label, document, and handle each class of dangerous goods.

Many everyday items that seem safe may become dangerous when exposed to normal conditions of air transport, such as changes in temperature and pressure. IATA certified shippers, packers, freight forwarders, and dangerous goods acceptance personnel must be able to identify dangerous goods and be aware of their associated hazards.

Because dangerous goods may change hands several times along the transportation route, it is important that all involved personnel meet relevant safety training requirements. This ensures that IATA shippers pass their responsibility along to IATA freight forwarders and IATA acceptance personnel with the appropriate dangerous goods training needed to prevent incidents or accidents.

This course is for:
According to 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.

This online certification course is designed for employees of organizations that handle or ship dangerous goods by air. It is specifically targeted at shippers and packers, airline cargo acceptance personnel, and consolidators and freight forwarders. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) General Familiarization (Awareness) course should be completed prior to taking this function specific online training.

Case Study: Several flight attendants on an A319 passenger aircraft reported a strong odor that was described as a "dirty bleach smell." The strength of the smell caused the flight attendants to experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, burning eyes, and throat tightening. Three flight attendants were transported to the hospital, where they waited five hours for blood work. The results were normal, but it was noted that the blood work should have been drawn much sooner. Due to the nature of the flight attendants' symptoms, the plane was taken out of service.

Key Takeaways:Even brief exposure to fumes can cause detrimental effects. One flight attendant experienced nausea, headache, and dizziness as they were walking from the front to the back of the cabin. Mitigating this exposure is crucial.

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Governing Regulations

This IATA shippers, packers, freight forwarders, and cargo acceptance online certification course meets the function specific training requirements for personnel in Category 1, 2, 3, or 6 as outlined in Section 1.5.2.2 of the IATA DGR manual.

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 Shippers, Packers, and Acceptance Personnel

Applicability

Key Terms and Concepts
Legal Basis
General Philosophy
Shipper's Responsibilities
Operator's Responsibilities
Training Requirements
Dangerous Goods Security

Limitations

Forbidden Dangerous Goods
Hidden Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
Dangerous Goods Transported by Post
Dangerous Goods in Operator's Property
Excepted Quantities
Limited Quantities
Variations
State Variations
Operator Variations

Classification

Packing Groups
Shipper's Responsibilities
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
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods - Lithium Batteries
Multiple Hazards

Identification

Proper Shipping Name
Using the List of Dangerous Goods
Mixtures and Solutions

Packing Requirements

Packing Responsibilities
General Packing Requirements
UN Specification Packaging
Types of Packaging
Checking Packaging
Specification Packaging Markings
Different Dangerous Goods Packed in One Outer Packaging
Overpacks
Salvage Packaging

Marking

Packaging Use Markings
UN Specification Markings
Other Markings
Marking Specifications

Labels

Hazard Labels
Handling Labels
Label Specifications
Overpack Labeling

Documentation

Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Completing the Shipper's Declaration
Air Waybill
Additional Documentation

Radioactive Material

Units of Measurement
Radiation Protection Programs
Classification
Types of Packagings
Excepted Packages
Industrial Packages
Type A, B, and C Packages
Marking and Labeling
Package Specification Markings
Labeling
Documentation
Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
Competent Authority Certificates

Acceptance

Acceptance Checklists
Acceptance of Unit Load Devices Containing Dangerous Goods
Acceptance of Dangerous Goods Consolidations

Storage and Loading

Protection from Damage
Inspection of Packages
Securing Dangerous Goods
Loading Restrictions
Cargo Compartments
Cargo Aircraft Only
Incompatible Dangerous Goods
Incompatible Dangerous Goods-Explosives
Commodity Specific Requirements
Unit Load Devices and Intermediate Bulk Containers

Provision of Information

Information to the Pilot-in-Command
NOTOC
Provision of Information at Cargo Acceptance Areas

Emergency Response

Emergency Procedures
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.

To remain IATA certified, retraining must be provided within 24 months of previous training. This ensures that all personnel have current knowledge of IATA dangerous goods regulations and how they apply to their specific job functions.

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

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