H4u—Hazmat Employee Course—Air Cargo Transportation Intermediary
H4u—Hazmat Employee Course—Air Cargo Transportation Intermediary
Non-subscriber price: $395.00, Subscriber price: $298.00
Estimated total study time: 37 hours 5 minutes
This course will teach you:
- What airfreight forwarders, other transportation intermediaries and staff in distribution warehouses must know and do with dangerous goods (HAZMAT) that has already been packaged and documented by the shipper when shipping via commercial air carrier(s) and connecting truck transportation.
- The organization of and information contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and how to apply it to particular commodities and shipping circumstances. Important: This course is based on the current version of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations which you will need access to in order to complete course exercises.
- How the IATA Regulations (which are based on the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air) relate to U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations ("HMR", 49 CFR).
- Operational steps U.S. intermediaries should follow when handling dangerous goods.
This course meets the required U.S. DOT initial and recurrent hazmat employee training requirements for intermediaries handling air freight in the United States, inclusive of: - Hazmat general awareness, including shipper responsibilities for classification, packaging, labeling, marking, documentation and placarding. Note: This course does not go into as much depth on the preparation of particular materials for shipment as suitable training for a shipper of a particular material should.
- Function-specific training for intermediaries with respect to air cargo shipments under ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- General safety for those in an office environment that is not part of a cargo terminal or distribution facility, and,
- Security awareness training.
Note: This course does not provide training in: - General safety with respect to the physical handling of hazmat, personal protection in the workplace where dangerous goods are located,
- OSHA "right to know" training requirement for dangerous chemicals in the workplace (29 CFR 1910.1200), nor emergency response (29 CFR 1910.120).
Note: For training in general safety and emergency response, we recommend our separate course, T14u—Operational Safety for Cargo Terminal and Warehouse Employees. Or, for just emergency response type training, your local fire department hazmat team, who may provide such training without charge. - Company-specific hazmat security plan training. Employees with responsibilities under this type of plan must be additionally trained in their particular responsibilities.
- Shipment of radioactive materials, other than in excepted quantities. Anyone involved in shipping radioactive materials should have additional general awareness and function-specific training oriented to the particular materials involved.
Note: For forwarders and other transportation intermediaries handling radioactive materials, we recommend our separate on-line course H13u—Radioactive Materials Shipping for Transportation Intermediaries. Shippers of radioactive materials require further specialized training based on the particular type of materials they are preparing for shipment.
Coverage of dangerous goods transportation herein is written from the perspective of freight forwarders and other transportation intermediaries. Although the body of knowledge required is largely the same as that needed by dangerous goods shippers, we provide less information on packaging, labeling and marking of dangerous goods than we would if our focus were on shipper responsibilities, and more emphasis on identifying cargo which does or may contain dangerous goods, and steps to be taken as part of a forwarder's operational process. In general, shippers should receive more specific training on the precise requirements of those particular dangerous goods products which they ship. |
Introduction—The Reality of Dangerous Goods
This introductory lesson provides examples of serious consequences caused by improper procedures and/or accidents involving dangerous goods while being commercially transported.
(Estimated study time: 52 minutes)
- Introduction
- Dangerous Goods Incidents Occur Daily, Many through Human Negligence
- Accidents Happen!
- Dangerous Goods Accident Statistics
- Dangerous Goods Incident Statistics
- Really Bad Things Do Happen with Dangerous Goods
- ValuJet Crash
- Container Ship Fire
- Railcar Spills Herbicide into River
- Trucks Involved in Dangerous Goods Accidents
- Making the Risks Seem Real! (Personal Safety Motivation)
- Physical "Hands-On" Experience
- Drawing on Related Personal Experiences—Symptoms
Recognizing Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods are part of our everyday life -- at work, in our home and many places we visit. This lesson will help you recognize what must be handled as dangerous goods when commercially transported.
(Estimated study time: 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Introduction
- Dangerous Goods Awareness; Identifying Cargo that May Contain DG
- "Hidden" (Undocumented) and Improperly Prepared Dangerous Goods
- Dangerous Goods Security
- "Common Sense" Important, but Not Enough
- Cargo Descriptions that Suggest Possible Undocumented Dangerous Goods
- Batteries and Battery-Powered Equipment
- Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens
- Go-To Person for Help in Determining Possible Hidden Dangerous Goods
- Dangerous Goods Hazard Communication (Information & Notification Requirements)
- General
- Dangerous Goods Documentation
- Information on Dangerous Goods Packaging
- Placards on Conveyances
- Additional Dangerous Goods Communications
U.S. DOT ("HMR") and the International Rules
This lesson introduces the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations ("HMR") and the enforcement thereof by the DOT. This lesson also introduces the international rules (the IMDG Code and ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations).
(Estimated study time: 2 hours 42 minutes)
- Introduction
- U.S. DOT Regulations
- General
- DOT Rules of Particular Importance to Shippers
- 49 CFR 171-173
- Dangerous Goods Arriving from Canada
- Shipper/Carrier Registration with DOT
- Hazmat Security Plan
- "Hazmat Employee" Training
- DOT Enforcement and Sanctions
- General
- Civil Penalties
- Criminal Prosecution
- The IMDG Code (Vessel Shipment for Dangerous Goods)
- ICAO Dangerous Goods Regulations (Air Shipment of Dangerous Goods)
- European ADR (Road) and RID (Rail) Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Which Regulations Apply to Multimodal Transportation?
- What Makes a Shipment Subject to "Dangerous Goods" Regulations?
- Dangerous Goods Defined
- Identification of Dangerous Goods
- Determining "Applicable" Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Identifying the Correct U.N. Number
- Classification by Hazard (Hazard Class, Division)
- Classification by Degree of Danger (Packing Group)
Dangerous Goods Packaging and Labeling; Special Requirements for Certain Products
This lesson introduces international standards and requirements for the packaging and labeling of dangerous goods. We also address special requirements for the shipment of vehicles, battery powered equipment and diagnostic specimens.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 52 minutes)
- Introduction
- Responsibility
- U.S. OSHA Workplace Hazard Communication ("Right to Know")
- Dangerous Goods Packaging
- Dangerous Goods Packaging Objectives
- U.S. HMR Packaging Requirements
- General
- Certification of DG Packaging in U.S.
- Packaging Standards
- International Standards
- National Competent Authority Packaging Requirements
- Package Marking & Certification by Manufacturer or Shipper
- Hazard Labels
- Subsidiary Hazard Label
- U.S. Hazard Label Requirements
- Handling Labels
- Shipping Requirements for Infectious Substances
- General—Known or Suspected Infectious Substances
- Diagnostic and Clinical Specimens
- Packaging of Infectious Substances
- Known or Suspected Infectious Substances
- Diagnostic and Clinical Specimens
- Documentation of Infectious Substances
- Batteries and Battery-Powered Equipment
Marking of Dangerous Goods Packages
This lesson covers required markings (information about the shipment and packaging) which must placed on each package and overpack containing dangerous goods.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 31 minutes)
- Introduction
- Information the Shipper Must Place on Each Dangerous Goods Package
- Package Manufacturer's Marking
- Carrier Lot Labels; Other Labels and Marking
- Affixing Labels and Markings
- Packaging for "Limited Quantities"
- "Excepted Quantities"
- Transportation of Sample Materials
- Overpack Containing Dangerous Goods
Shipper's Declaration and Certification
This lesson covers the shipper's responsibility to document a dangerous goods shipment and certify that the information provided is true.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 24 minutes)
- Introduction
- Shipper Documentation
- Shipper's Declaration
- General Requirements
- Specific Shipper's Declaration Information Requirements
- Shipper's Certification
- Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
- General
- Preparation and Signature of a Dangerous Goods Shipper's Declaration (Air Cargo)
- A Shipper Responsibility—First Hand Knowledge
- Preparation/Signing of Shipper's Declaration by a Forwarder/Other Agent
DG Information Required by Transportation Carrier(s)
This lesson addresses required information that must be provided to the airline and connecting trucker(s) at the time of cargo booking and on the transportation document(s) (AWB, B/L, waybill) when shipping dangerous goods.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 11 minutes)
- Introduction
- Dangerous Goods Information Required by Transportation Carrier(s)
- General
- Cargo Booking
- Why Advanced Booking of Dangerous Goods Is Important
- Information to Provide When Booking Dangerous Goods
- Documentation Variation by Transportation Mode
- Truck/Rail (Shipper-Prepared Transport Document)
- Ocean/Intermodal (Ocean Carrier Issued Bill of Lading)
- Air Freight
- Transport Document Preparation for "Limited Quantities"
- Air Waybill Preparation for "Excepted Quantities"
U.S. (DOT) Requirements for Registration and "Hazmat Employee" Training
This lesson addresses U.S. DOT requirements for registration with the DOT by parties that offer for transportation certain types and/or quantities of dangerous goods, as well as employer training and certification of employees who have responsibilities for the preparation of dangerous goods for shipment, loading and other pre-transportation handling thereof, and carrier transportation functions.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 51 minutes)
- Introduction
- DOT Registration Required of Certain Hazmat Offerors and Transportation Carriers
- Employee Knowledge & Training in Dangerous Goods
- U.S. DOT Requirements
- OSHA Safety Training Requirements
- DOT "Hazmat Employee" Training, Testing, Certification and Record Keeping
- General "Hazmat Employee" Requirements
- Responsibility for Employee Training and Certification
- Responsibilities/Tasks for Which Hazmat Certification is Required
- Required Hazmat Employee Training Topics
- Hazmat Employee Training Timelines
- Hazmat Employee Record-Keeping & Certification
U.S. HAZMAT Operational Responsibilities; Placarding
This lesson covers several additional U.S. hazmat shipping responsibilities, including the concept of "offeror," diligence in hiring service providers, use of MSDS, Emergency Response Telephone Number/Information, and placarding requirements.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 27 minutes)
- Introduction
- Acting as a Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) "Offeror"
- Hiring Carriers, Packers, Others to Handle Dangerous Goods
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Emergency Response Telephone Number/Information
- Placarding Requirement—General
- Responsibility to Provide and Affix Placards to Trucks
- Placarding of Aircraft Containers/ULDs
Introduction to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
This lesson reviews key responsibilities and regulations applicable to the transport of dangerous goods by air, including the use of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations as authorized for use by the U.S. DOT.
(Estimated study time: 47 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
Hazmat Transportation Security Awareness
This is the first of two lessons covering HAZMAT security awareness, a subject the DOT requires employee training for employer certification as a "hazmat employee."
(Estimated study time: 21 minutes)
- Introduction
- Terrorists and Dangerous Goods
- Terrorism Depends on Availability of Transportation
- Terrorist Depend Upon Logistics
- Preventing Terrorist Use of Commercial Transportation
Hazmat Security Awareness, cont.
This lesson addresses the difference between TSA and DOT HAZMAT security objectives, security training requirements, hazmat security plans and what shippers and transportation intermediaries can do to identify security vulnerabilities and appropriate counter-measures.
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 31 minutes)
- Introduction
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—Responsibilities, Operations and Requirements
- TSA History
- TSA Mission and Responsibilities
- TSA Programs
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Air Carrier Cargo Security Programs
- Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) Security Requirements
- Available Cargo and Inventory Security Checklists and Programs
- Checklists in General
- TAPA Minimum Security Requirements
- Government Security Requirements and Checklists
- Business Partner Requirements
- HMR Security Requirements
- Security Awareness
- DOT Security Awareness Training Requirement
- Particular Security Concerns as a Hazmat Offeror or Carrier
- General
- HAZMAT Security Plan Required for Shipments of Interest to Terrorists
- Key Security Goals for Transportation of Hazmat
- Checklists Help Identify Security Vulnerabilities
- Creating Operational Checklists
- Trucker Legal Requirements to Carry Hazmat
Security Plans that Cover All the Basics; How to Respond to Security Breaches and Threats
This lesson identifies specific issues a transportation security plan should address in terms of threats and counter-measures, and what you should do when you witness a security breach or perceive a security threat.
(Estimated study time: 30 minutes)
- Introduction
- How to Recognize and Respond to Security Breaches and Possible Threats
- Everyone's Responsibility
- Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious People, Activity & Shipments
- People Who May Be a Security Concern
- Cargo and Situations that May Be a Security Concern
- Responding to a Possible Security Threat
Review of Airfreight Shipper and Forwarder Responsibilities
(Estimated study time: 1 hour 17 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
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