H10u—Dangerous Goods Shipping Under the IATA DG Regs. ("Add-on" training for U.S. Air Forwarders)

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H10u—Dangerous Goods Shipping Under the IATA DG Regs. ("Add-on" training for U.S. Air Forwarders)

Non-subscriber price: $189.00, Subscriber price: $145.00
Estimated total study time: 19 hours 1 minute

This course provides general awareness training in use of the ICAO Technical Instructions / IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for shipment via commercial airline and connecting truck transportation, plus U.S. DoT (HMR) requirements which apply when using the ICAO Technical Instructions, together with air 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 H3u, Hazmat Employee Course—Ocean Cargo Transportation Intermediary, to additionally qualify a "hazmat employee" in air forwarding of dangerous goods. Note: This course requires availability of the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for completion of practical exercises.

Important: This course 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 H4u, Hazmat Employee Course—Air Cargo Transportation Intermediary, which meets all these requirements in a single course for office employees.

Introduction to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

This lesson will introduce you to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, as authorized for use by the U.S. DoT, inclusive of additional requirements and limitations.

(Estimated study time: 57 minutes)

• Introduction
• Review of Key Issues
  • The Big Picture
  • Accident History
  • Regulatory Review
    • 49 CFR
    • ICAO Technical Instructions
    • IATA DGR

Organization of the IATA Regs

This lesson provides an overview of the various sections of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours 8 minutes)

• Introduction
• IATA DGR Construction
  • General
  • Section 1—Applicability
    • General
    • Shipper's Responsibilities
    • Forwarder/Consolidator Responsibilities
      • Cargo Consolidations (Special Arrangements)
      • Forwarder Signing of Shipper's Declaration/Shipper's Certification
    • Training Requirements
    • Dangerous Goods Security
  • Section 2—Limitations
  • Section 3—Classification
  • Section 4—Identification
  • Section 5—Packing
  • Section 6—Packaging Specifications and Performance Tests
  • Section 7—Marking and Labeling
  • Section 8—Documentation
  • Section 9—Handling
  • Section 10—Radioactive Material
  • Appendices
• U.S. Conditions and Limitations

Physical and Chemical Properties; Hazard Classes and Divisions

This lesson examines the range of physical and chemical properties that result in a substance or product being classified as "dangerous goods." We then learn the physical and chemical properties associated with each of the dangerous goods hazard classes and divisions.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 40 minutes)

• Introduction
• Physical and Chemical Properties of Dangerous Goods
  • Toxic
  • Corrosive
  • Explosive
  • Flammable
  • Reactive
  • Radioactive
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Other Dangerous Properties
• Dangerous Goods Classes and Divisions
  • Hazard Classes and Divisions Simplify Safety Procedures
  • Class 1
  • Class 2
  • Class 3
  • Class 4
  • Class 5
  • Class 6
  • Class 7
  • Class 8
  • Class 9

Precedence of Hazard

This lesson covers the significance of the "Precedence of Hazard" Table in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and how to apply it.

(Estimated study time: 50 minutes)

• Introduction
• Precedence of Hazard

Limitations and Prohibitions on Air Shipment of Dangerous Goods

This lesson covers the basic rules concerning what dangerous goods can and cannot be legally shipped by commercial aircraft, and how to determine particular conditions applicable to various substances and circumstances.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 50 minutes)

• Introduction
• Limitations & Prohibitions
  • Forbidden Dangerous Goods
  • Hidden Dangerous Goods
  • Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
  • Dangerous Goods in Air Mail
  • Dangerous Goods in Operator's Property
  • Dangerous Goods Permitted as Air Cargo
  • Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
    • Permitted as Excepted Quantities
    • Quantity Limits
    • Labeling
    • Documentation
    • Packaging
  • Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
  • State and Operator Variation

Identification of Dangerous Goods

This lesson covers the identification of dangerous goods in terms of proper shipping name and the Dangerous Goods List.

(Estimated study time: 3 hours 20 minutes)

• Introduction
• Assessment Preparation
  • Identification
    • Proper Shipping Name
      • Items Listed by Name
      • Items Not Listed by Name
      • Mixtures and Solutions Not Listed by Name
    • Dangerous Goods List
      • Column A—U.N. or ID (Identification) Number
      • Column B—Proper Shipping Name/Description
      • Column C—Class or Division
      • Column D—Subsidiary Risks
      • Column E—Labels
      • Column F—Packing Group
      • Column G—Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Limited Quantity—Packing Instructions
      • Column H—Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Limited Quantity—Maximum Net Quantity per Package
      • Column I—Passenger and Cargo Aircraft—Packing Instructions
      • Column J—Passenger and Cargo Aircraft—Maximum Net Quantity per Package
      • Column K—Cargo Aircraft Only—Packing Instructions
      • Column L—Cargo Aircraft Only—Maximum Net Quantity per Package
      • Column M—Special Provisions
      • Column N—ERG Code

Marks and Labels on Dangerous Goods Packages

This lesson covers in detail the requirements for proper marking and labeling, key "nuts and bolts" safety and compliance issues, and the causes of numerous violations and enforcement issues.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 17 minutes)

• Introduction
• Marking and Labeling
  • Marks
    • General
    • Shipper's Responsibility
    • Types of Marks
    • Quality and Specifications
    • Overpacks
    • Package-Use Marks
    • Additional Marking
    • Prohibited Marking
  • Labels
    • Shipper's Responsibility
    • Quality and Specifications
    • Hazard Labels
    • Handling Labels
    • Affixing Labels

Shipper's Declaration and Airwaybill ("Shipping Papers")

This lesson covers in detail dangerous goods documentation requirements, including the IATA Shipper's Dangerous Goods Certification document and airwaybill preparation.

(Estimated study time: 45 minutes)

• Introduction
• Shipping Papers and Documentation
  • Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
    • General
    • Shippers Responsibility
    • Specifications
    • Detailed Instructions
  • Air Waybill
    • General
    • Hazardous Materials Covered by a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
    • Hazardous Materials Not Requiring a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
  • Hazardous Waste Manifest

Determining DG Packing Requirements

More nuts and bolts---what shippers must do to determine packing requirements and comply with packaging instructions.

(Estimated study time: 50 minutes)

• Introduction
• Packing
  • General
  • Shipper's Responsibilities
  • Packing Requirements
    • Packing Groups
    • Packaging Performance
    • Different Dangerous Goods Packed in One Outer Packaging
    • Inner Packagings
    • Limited Quantities
    • Packaging Requirements for Diagnostic Specimens
  • Packing Instructions
  • Overpacks
  • Salvage Packaging

Approved DG Packaging (U.N. POP)

This lesson addresses the requirement for approved specification packaging materials and containers, also known as U.N. Performance Oriented Packaging ("UN POP").

(Estimated study time: 51 minutes)

• Introduction
• Packaging
  • Codes
    • Type Code for Packaging
    • Material Code
    • Qualifying Codes
  • Marking of U.N. Specification Packagings
  • Specifications for U.N. Inner Packagings
  • Specifications for U.N. Outer, Single and Composite Packagings
  • Scrutiny of Packaging at Time of Shipment—Is This Packaging Acceptable?

Air Cargo Handling and Loading Requirements

This lesson provides an overview of what air cargo ground terminals and/or air carrier personnel who handle dangerous goods and load aircraft must do.

(Estimated study time: 39 minutes)

• Introduction
• Handling
  • General
  • Acceptance of Dangerous Goods by Operators
  • Storage
  • Loading and Securing
  • Inspection
  • Reporting
  • Segregation

Shipper Steps in Using IATA DG Regulations; Emergency Response Information

This lesson reviews operational steps a shipper must take in applying IATA DG regulations to a particular shipment before offering it to an air carrier or forwarder. It also covers the U.S. DOT requirement to provide emergency response information with the shipment and an emergency response telephone number on the airwaybill.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 11 minutes)

• Introduction
• How to Use and Apply the IATA DGR
• Emergency Response Information
  • General
  • Emergency Information Required
  • Emergency Response Telephone Number
• Emergency Response Procedures
  • General—Stay Calm, Evacuate & Call for Help
  • Emergency Response Guidebook

Summary—Operational Steps for Airfreight Forwarders Handling Dangerous Goods

This final lesson of the course brings it all together in terms of what a working ocean freight forwarder must know and do in handling dangerous goods shipments. This lesson consists of twelve operational hazmat shipment "steps," plus four key "Do's" and "Don'ts."

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 17 minutes)

• Introduction
• Air Forwarder or Other Transportation Intermediary as DG Offeror
• Airfreight Forwarder Handling Responsibilities with Respect to Dangerous Goods
  • Forwarder/Consolidator Responsibilities under ICAO Technical Instructions DG Regulations
  • Air Forwarder DG Processing Steps.
    • Step 1—Check Shipment for Possible/Hidden Dangerous Goods
    • Step 2—Reject/Hold Improperly Declared/Packaged Dangerous Goods
    • Step 3—Scrutinize Dangerous Goods Documentation
      • Emergency Response Telephone Number
      • Emergency Response Information
    • Step 4—Scrutinize Dangerous Goods Packaging, Marking, Labeling
    • Step 5—Proceed ONLY if Dangerous Goods are Properly Prepared/Documented
    • Step 6—Proceed Safely when Packing Dangerous Goods into an Aircraft Container
    • Step 7—Assure Compliance with ALL Carrier and National Requirements, including Transit and Destination Countries
    • Step 8—Book Cargo
    • Step 9—Arrange Pick-up (Ground) Transportation
    • Step 10—Examine the Cargo Packages
    • Step 11—Prepare the Airwaybill(s)
    • Step 12—Deliver the Cargo to the Air Carrier

Review of Airfreight Shipper and Forwarder Responsibilities

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 18 minutes)

• Introduction
• Summary of Shipper Responsibilities for Air Shipment of Dangerous Goods
• Dangerous Goods Vehicle/Container Loading Responsibilities
  • General
    • Hazardous Material Employees
    • Cargo Segregation
    • Dangerous Goods Stowage Requirements Vary by Transport Mode
    • Placards
    • Vehicle/Container Packing Certificate
      • Visual Container Inspection Required Before Loading Dangerous Goods
      • CPC Responsibility and Information Requirements
  • Loading Supervision by Fire Marshal