H4u—"Hazmat Employee" Certification Course—U.S. Air Forwarders

Subscriber price: $298.00, Non-subscriber price: $395.00
Estimated total study time: 36 hours 31 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 ICAO Technical Instructions, and how to apply them to particular commodities and shipping circumstances. These ICAO instructions are reflected in commercial air cargo dangerous goods publications (e.g., the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, The Air Shipper) and have been authorized for use under the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations, which have been harmonized with the ICAO Technical instructions. Important: You will need access to a current version of any one of these regulations in order to complete course exercises, including the free on-line DOT Regulations (49 CFR 100-177, available at http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/)
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). For emergency response type training, we recommend you contact 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 DG70u—Radioactive Materials Transport for Shippers, Forwarders, Cargo Terminals. Shippers of radioactive materials require further specialized training based on the particular type of materials they are preparing for shipment.

Important: 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: 50 minutes)

Introduction
Dangerous Goods Incidents Occur Daily, Many through Human Negligence
- Accidents Happen!
- Dangerous Goods Incidents and Accidents
- Example of Dangerous Goods Incident Statistics
Really Bad Things Do Happen with Dangerous Goods
- ValuJet Crash
- Aircraft Fires and Crashes Caused by Batteries
- Sea Elegance - Durban - October 2003
- Railcar Spills Herbicide into River
- Trucks Most Frequently Involved in Dangerous Goods Incidents
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.

(Estimated study time: 3 hours 8 minutes)

Introduction
"Hidden" (Undeclared) Dangerous Goods
- Perils of Hidden (Undeclared) DG—A Triple Threat
- "Common Sense" Important but Not Enough to Recognize Problems
- Shipments and Situations of Heightened Concern Over Hidden DG
  - Vague Cargo Descriptions
  - Visible Indications on Packaging
  - Indicative Types of Businesses, industries and/or Occupations
  - Indicative Types of Shipments and Situations
  - Added Risk Factors
- Specific Cargo Descriptions that Suggest Possible Undocumented Dangerous Goods (ICAO TI list)
- Responsibility for Inquiry as to Hidden (Undocumented) DG
- What to Do If YOU Discover or Suspect a Shipment?
  - Reject or Stop the Shipment!
  - Confirmation of Contents with Shipper; Responses and Actions to Take
  - Go-To Person for Help in Determining Possible Hidden Dangerous Goods

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 51 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
- U.S. HMR Packaging Requirements
  - General
  - Certification of DG Packaging in U.S.
  - U.S. OSHA Workplace Hazard Communication ("Right to Know")
  - U.S. Hazard Label Requirements
  - Responsibility to Provide and Affix Placards to Trucks
  - U.S. Placarding Requirements
- The IMDG Code (Vessel Shipment for Dangerous Goods)
- ICAO Technical Instructions (Air Shipment of Dangerous Goods)
- European ADR (Road), RID (Rail) and ADN (inland waterway) 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
- DGL Information Available by UN Number Line Item (Overview)
- Introduction to Hazard Classes/Divisions
- 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: 2 hours 11 minutes)

Introduction
Shipping Requirements for Infectious Substances
- Overview – General Concern with Infections Substances
- Classification of Known or Suspected Infectious Substances
- Shipment of Patient Specimens
- Infectious Substances, Patient Specimens and Body Parts that are Not Dangerous Goods
- Packaging of Infectious and Biological Substances
  - Packaging of Infectious Substances, Category A
  - Packaging of Patient Specimens and Infectious Substances, Category B
- Documentation of Infectious Substances
- Shipment of Other Bio-hazardous Materials
  - Biological Products, Cultures
  - Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms and Organisms
  - Medical or Clinical Wastes (MW)
  - Infected Live Animals
General Concerns with All Shipments Containing Batteries

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 38 minutes)

Introduction

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 21 minutes)

Introduction

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 20 minutes)

Introduction

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 6 minutes)

Introduction
Acting as a Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) "Offeror"
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Emergency Response Telephone Number/Information
- Responsibility to Provide and Affix Placards to Trucks

Introduction to ICAO Technical Instructions

This lesson reviews key responsibilities and regulations applicable to the transport of dangerous goods by air, including the use of the ICAO Technical Instructions as authorized for use by the U.S. DOT.

(Estimated study time: 42 minutes)

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

Organization of the ICAO Technical Instructions

This lesson provides an overview of the various parts of the ICAO Technical Instructions.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours 19 minutes)

Introduction
Leading Air Cargo Dangerous Goods Publications
Use of DG Manual in This Training; Section/Chapter Cross Reference
Organization of the ICAO Technical Instructions
- ICAO Technical Instructions, Part 1 — General
  - Chapter 1 — Scope and applicability
  - Chapter 2 — Limitation of dangerous goods on aircraft
  - Chapter 3 — General information
  - Chapter 4 — Training
  - Chapter 5 — Dangerous Goods Security
  - Chapter 6 – General Provisions Concerning Class 7
- Part 2 — Classification of Dangerous Goods
- Part 3 — Dangerous Goods List, Special Provisions, and Limited and Excepted Quantities
- Part 4 — Packing Instructions
- Part 5 — Shipper's Responsibilities
  - Forwarder/Consolidator Responsibilities
    - Cargo Consolidations (Special Arrangements)
    - Forwarder Signing of Shipper's Declaration/Shipper's Certification
- Part 5 — Shipper's Responsibilities (continued)
- Part 6 — Packaging Nomenclature, Marking, Requirements and Tests
- Part 7 — Operator's Responsibilities
- Part 8 Provisions Concerning Passengers and Crew
- Attachments
  - Attachment 1 — Lists of Proper Shipping Names
  - Attachment 2 — Glossary of Terms
  - Attachment 3 — Notified Variations from the Instructions
  - Attachment 4 — Index and List of Tables and Figures
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 hazard divisions.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 28 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 ICAO Technical Instructions 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 26 minutes)

Introduction
Limitation of Dangerous Goods on Aircraft
- Forbidden Dangerous Goods
- Exceptions for Dangerous Goods of the Operator
- Transport of Dangerous Goods By Post
- Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
- Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
  - Permitted as Excepted Quantities
  - Quantity Limits
  - Marking
  - Documentation
  - Packagings

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 10 minutes)

Introduction
Identification
- Proper Shipping Name
  - Items Listed by Name
  - Items Not Listed by Name
  - Mixtures and Solutions Not Listed by Name
- Dangerous Goods List
  - Column 1 — Proper Shipping Name/Description
  - Column 2 — UN Number or other ID (Identification) Number
  - Column 3 — Hazard Class or Hazard Division
  - Column 4 — Subsidiary Risk
  - Column 5 — Label(s)
  - Column 6 — State Variations
  - Column 7 — Special Provisions
  - Column 8 — Packing Group
  - Column 9 — Excepted Quantity Code
  - Column 10 — Passenger Aircraft Limited Quantity — Packing Instructions
  - Column 11 — Passenger Aircraft — Maximum Net Quantity per Package
  - Column 12 — Cargo Aircraft — Packing Instructions
  - Column 13 — Cargo Aircraft — Maximum Net Quantity per Package
  - Practical Exercises—Questions to Answer Based on Information in the Dangerous Goods List

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 14 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 Shipper's Dangerous Goods Certification document and airwaybill preparation.

(Estimated study time: 52 minutes)

Introduction
Shipping Papers and Documentation
- Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
  - General
  - Shipper's 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: 47 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: 46 minutes)

Introduction
Packaging
- Codes
  - Type Code for Packaging
  - Material Code
  - Qualifying Codes
- Marking of U.N. Specification 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: 53 minutes)

Introduction
Airline ("Operator") Handling of Dangerous Goods
- General
- Acceptance of Dangerous Goods by Operators
- Storage
- Loading and Securing
- Inspection
- Reporting
- Segregation

Shipper's Dangerous Goods Responsibilities; Emergency Response Information

This lesson reviews the operational steps a shipper must take in applying 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 7 minutes)

Introduction
Recap of Shipper's Responsibilities
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 Security Awareness

This is the first of three lessons covering HAZMAT security awareness, a subject the DOT requires employee training for employer certification as a "hazmat employee."

(Estimated study time: 30 minutes)

Introduction
Terrorists and Dangerous Goods
Terrorism Depends on Availability of Transportation
- Terrorists 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 7 minutes)

Introduction
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: 29 minutes)

Introduction
How to Recognize and Respond to Security Breaches and Possible Threats
- Everyone's Responsibility
- Recognizing and Reporting a Suspicious Person, Activity, or Shipment
- 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 15 minutes)

Introduction
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 Airfreight 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 20 minutes)

Introduction