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- Know the contents of the dangerous goods regulations
- Deal with all types of dangerous goods covered by the dangerous goods regulations. Specifically
- Apply IATA dangerous goods regulations correctly
- Understand the legal aspects involved
- Differentiate between shipper’s and operator’s responsibilities and identify his responsibilities
- Identify dangerous goods
- Read the alphabetical list of dangerous goods
- Apply the general packing requirements and the specific packing instructions or verify that they have been followed
- Verify that the use of a packaging complies with the limitations of the specification indicated on the package
- Properly mark and label a dangerous goods package or verify that the marking or labeling requirements have been met
- Recognize and apply the appropriate state and/or operator variations
- Follow general emergency procedures when a damaged/leaking package is discovered
Course Contents:
Module 1 – Contents of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Contents of the DGR
- DGR Section 1- Applicability
- DGR Section 2 – Limitations
Module 2 – Dangerous Goods Classes and Divisions
- Objectives
- General
- Definition of Classes
- Review of Packing Groups
- Review of Classification
- Review of Classes and Divisions
Module 3 – Identification
- Objectives
- Introduction
- List of Dangerous Goods
- How to use the List of Dangerous Goods
- Mixtures and Solutions with Single Hazard
- Mixtures and Solutions with Multiple Hazards
Module 4 – Packing Requirements
- Objectives
- Introduction
- UN Specification Packaging
- Limited Quantity Packaging
- Other Packagings
- Checking the Packaging of Dangerous Good Shipments.
- Specification Package Markings
- Different Dangerous Goods Packed in one Outer Packaging
- Overpacks
- Salvage Packagings
Module 5 - Marking and Labeling
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Marking
- Labeling
- Overpacks
- Quick Reference Guide
Module 6 – Documentation
- Objectives
- Introduction
- The Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
- Air Waybill
Module 7 – State and Operator Variations
- Objectives
- Responsibilities
- State Variations
- Operator Variations
- Procedure
Module 8 - Acceptance
- Objective
- Introduction
- Acceptance Check Lists
- Acceptance Checking Procedure 4
- Sample Check List
- Example Check List Usage
- Acceptance of Module Load Devices Containing Dangerous Goods
- Acceptance of Dangerous Goods Consolidations
Module 9 - Excepted Quantities
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Classes and Divisions of Dangerous Goods permitted in “Excepted Quantities
- Dangerous Goods not permitted in “Excepted Quantities
- Package Quantity Limits
Module 10 – Storage and Loading
- Objective
- Introduction
- Protection from Damage
- Inspection of Packages of Dangerous Goods
- Securing of Dangerous Goods
- Loading Restrictions on Passenger Aircraft
- Loading on Cargo Aircraft
- Storage and Loading of Incompatible Dangerous Goods
- Loading and Storage of Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Loading and Storage of Radioactive Material
- Loading of Magnetized Materials
- Loading of Carbon Dioxide, Solid (Dry Ice)
- Loading of Expandable Polymeric Beads
- Loading of Live Animals with Dangerous Goods
- Loading of Wheelchairs or Other Battery Operated Mobility Aids as Checked Baggage
- Handling of Self-Reactive Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Revision
Module 11 – Provision of Information
- Objectives
- General
- Information to Pilot-in-Command
Module 12 - Dangerous Goods Emergency Response
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Procedures
- Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Chart
- Incidents and Accidents
Module 13 - Radioactive Material
- Objectives
- Introduction
- Limitations
- Modules of Measurement
- Description of Radioactive Material
- Types of Packages
- Quantity Limitations – Type “A” Packages
- Excepted Package of Radioactive Material
- Transport Index
- Marking and Labeling
- Documentation