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H3u—Hazmat Employee Course—Ocean Cargo Transportation Intermediary

Non-subscriber price: $395.00, Subscriber price: $335.00
Estimated total study time: 43 hours 39 minutes [Enroll now]

This course will teach you:

  1. What ocean forwarders and other transportation intermediaries must know and do when shipping dangerous goods via ocean vessel and connecting intermodal transportation that has already been packaged and documented by the shipper.
  2. The organization of and information contained in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and how to apply it to particular commodities and shipping circumstances. Important: This course is based on the IMDG Code, 2004 Edition (effective January 1, 2004, and mandatory January 1, 2005), which you will need access to in order to complete course exercises.
  3. How the IMDG Code relates to U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations ("HMR" 49 CFR).
  4. 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 ocean and intermodal cargo in the United States.

Introduction - Dangerous Goods are Dangerous!

Dangerous goods are part of our everyday life -- at work, in our home and many places we visit. This lesson will increase your awareness of what must be handled as dangerous goods when shipped commercially.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 2 minutes)

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: 1 hour 37 minutes)

U.S. DOT Rules (the "HMR") and the International Rules

This lesson introduces the U.S. domestic DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and the international rules (the IMDG Code and ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations) under which dangerous goods are shipped.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 31 minutes)

Dangerous Goods Packaging & Labeling; Special Requirements

This lesson introduces international standards and requirements for the packaging and labeling of dangerous goods, and addresses special shipping requirements for vehicles, battery powered equipment and diagnostic specimens.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours)

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 20 minutes)

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 20 minutes)

DG Information Required by Transportation Carrier(s)

This lesson addresses required information that must be provided to transportation carrier(s) at the time of cargo booking, and on all transportation documents (ocean B/L, truck/rail waybill) when shipping dangerous goods.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 9 minutes)

Hazard Communication Under All DG Rules

This lesson introduces the universal system under which dangerous goods are classified according to their chemical and physical properties and level of danger.

(Estimated study time: 2 hours 27 minutes)

U.S. (DOT) Requirements for Registration & "Hazmat Employee" Training

This lesson addresses U.S. DOT requirements for:

  • registration with the DOT by parties that offer for transportation, or transport, certain types and/or quantities of dangerous goods, and,
  • 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 50 minutes)

    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 truck/container placarding requirements.

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 19 minutes)

    Introduction to IMDG Code

    This lesson introduces the International Maritime Dangerous Goods ("IMDG") Code. You will learn about the content and objectives of the IMDG Code, changes that have occurred in the 31st Amendment, and the conditions and limitations of the use of the IMDG Code in the United States.

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 32 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 30 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 23 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: 1 hour 4 minutes)

    Dangerous Goods List (DGL) Column Information, cont.

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

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 12 minutes)

    Appendices and Supplement; 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 produces dangerous while being commercially shipped---their chemical and physical properties.

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 54 minutes)

    International Hazard Classes 1-4

    This lesson addresses the physical and chemical properties of Hazard Classes 1 through 5, and the types of materials included within, and the breakout of hazard Divisions within Class 1.

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 44 minutes)

    International Hazard Classes 5-9, Marine Pollutants

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

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 42 minutes)

    Solutions, Mixtures, NOS, and Substanced Having Multiple Hazards

    This lesson addresses how to classify and describe solutions and mixtures for which the component chemicals may be separately classifiable, and proper shipping names which contain the qualification "NOS".

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 29 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 25 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 8 minutes)

    Packing and Packaging Requirements

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 48 minutes)

    Dangerous Goods Documentation - Part 1

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

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 33 minutes)

    Dangerous Goods Documentation - Part 2

    In this lesson we cover documentation which 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 16 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 3 minutes)

    Stow Plan Summary; HAZMAT Emergency Procedures

    (Estimated study time: 36 minutes)

    Hazmat Transportation Security Awareness

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

    (Estimated study time: 12 minutes)

    Hazmat Security Awareness, cont.

    This lesson addresses the difference between TSA and DOT HAZMAT security objectives, security training requirements, hazmat surity plans and what shippers and transportation intermediaries can do to identify security vulnerabilities and appropriate counter-measures.

    (Estimated study time: 45 minutes)

    Security Plans That Cover All the Bases; 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 an security threat.

    (Estimated study time: 12 minutes)

    Review of Shipper Responsibilities for Dangerous Goods Shipped Via Ocean Vessel

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour)

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

    (Estimated study time: 1 hour 18 minutes)