H11u—Dangerous Goods Shipping Under the IMDG Code ("add on" training for U.S. Ocean Forwarders)

Subscriber price: $187.00, Non-subscriber price: $249.00
Estimated total study time: 25 hours 0 minutes

This course provides general awareness training in use of the IMDG Code for shipment of dangerous goods via ocean vessel and connecting truck and rail transportation), plus U.S. DoT (HMR) requirements which apply when using the IMDG Code, together with ocean forwarder function-specific training in the shipment of dangerous goods.

This course is designed as an "add-on" module to complement other dangerous goods training in general safety and general security. For example, this course may be taken following GISTnet course H1u, Introduction to Dangerous Goods, to add function-specific training for "hazmat employee" certification as an ocean forwarder. Or, it may be taken following GISTnet course H4u, Hazmat Employee Course—Air Cargo Transportation Intermediary, to additionally qualify a "hazmat employee" in ocean forwarding of dangerous goods.

Note: This course requires availability of the 2-volume IMDG Code, Amendment 35, for completion of practical exercises.

Important: This course does not provide general safety and general security training with respect to the shipment of dangerous goods, and thus does not, by itself, fulfill the U.S. DoT training requirement for "hazmat employee" certification. To fulfill these other requirements for employee certification, we recommend prior completion of GISTnet course H1u, Dangerous Goods Shipping Basics (U.S.) with General Safety/Security Training, or, for freight forwarders and other transportation intermediaries, H2u, Dangerous Goods Essentials for U.S. Transportation Intermediaries. Or, use course H3u, Hazmat Employee Course—Ocean Cargo Transportation Intermediary, which meets all these requirements in a single course for office employees.

Introduction to IMDG Code

This lesson will introduce you to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods ("IMDG") Code, as authorized for use by the U.S. DOT, including additional requirements and limitations.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 30 minutes)

IMDG Code Construction: Volume 1

This lesson introduces you to the construction of the IMDG Code. You will learn about the information available in Volume 1 of the two volume set.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 28 minutes)

IMDG Code Construction: Volume 2

This lesson introduces you to the construction of the IMDG Code. You will learn about the information available in Volume 2 of the two volume set.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 14 minutes)

Dangerous Goods List (DGL) Column Information

In this lesson we begin study of the Dangerous Goods List on a column-by-column basis to learn what each column tells us about the dangerous substance or product to be shipped.

(Estimated study time: 57 minutes)

Dangerous Goods List (DGL) Column Information, cont.

In this lesson we complete a column-by-column examination of the information found in the Dangerous Goods List, Columns 8 through 18.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 7 minutes)

Appendices; Physical & Chemical Properties Which Are Dangerous

In this lesson we complete our coverage of the IMDG Code Information, and take up the underlying issue of what makes certain substances and products dangerous while being commercially shipped—their chemical and physical properties.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 21 minutes)

International Hazard Classes 1–4

This lesson addresses the physical and chemical properties of Hazard Classes 1 through 4, and the types of materials included within, and the breakout of hazard Divisions within Class 1.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 42 minutes)

International Hazard Classes 5–9, and Packing Groups

This lesson explains the physical and chemical properties of Hazard Classes 5 through 9, including hazard divisions within some of these classes, and packing groups.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 15 minutes)

Solutions, Mixtures, NOS, and Substances Having Multiple Hazards

This lesson addresses

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 31 minutes)

Hazard Communication (HAZCOM): Part 1

This lesson reviews and expands coverage of package marking and labeling according to the applicable IMDG Code sections.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 24 minutes)

Hazard Communication (HAZCOM): Part 2

This lesson addresses IMDG Code marking and labeling requirements for overpacks, unit loads, intermediate bulk containers, portable tanks and freight containers containing dangerous goods. Also reviewed are limited quantity provisions when shipping by vessel, and vehicle placarding requirements.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours 1 minute)

Packing and Packaging Requirements

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 42 minutes)

Dangerous Goods Documentation: Part 1

In this lesson we take up shipper documentation requirements for the shipment of dangerous goods as required under the IMDG Code, and U.S. DOT rules relating to "shipping papers."

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 41 minutes)

Dangerous Goods Documentation: Part 2

In this lesson we cover documentation the shipper or transportation carrier must prepare under certain circumstances based on the circumstances of shipment or type of dangerous goods or hazardous waste being being shipped.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 9 minutes)

Stowage and Segregation of Dangerous Goods

This lesson provides awareness-level information about dangerous goods stowage and cargo segregation requirements on board a vessel, a subset of which applies to the loading of dangerous goods within an intermodal container by a shipper or NVO.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours 1 minute)

Stow Plan Summary; HAZMAT Emergency Procedures

(Estimated study time: 35 minutes)

Review of Shipper Responsibilities for Dangerous Goods Shipped Via Ocean Vessel

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 1 minute)

Ocean Forwarder/NVO Responsibilities and Key "Steps" for Handling HAZMAT

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 18 minutes)