GISTnet H5u—Dangerous Goods General and Security Awareness

H5u—Dangerous Goods General and Security Awareness

Non-subscriber price: $250.00, Subscriber price: $195.00
Estimated total study time: 15 hours 26 minutes

This course is intended as awareness training for anyone involved, or potentially involved, in the shipment of packaged dangerous goods, in the U.S. via any mode of transportation to any destination, including classification of dangerous goods for shipping purposes, recognizing and dealing shipments which may contain undeclared dangerous goods, packaging requirements, hazard communication and documentation.

Important: This course fulfills U.S. the DoT dangerous goods training in "general awareness" and "general security." Before an employer may certified a worker as a "Hazmat employee" under DoT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), "function-specific," "general safety," and, if applicable, "Hazmat security plan" training must also be provided.

Introduction—The Reality of Dangerous Goods (H5u)

This introductory lesson provides examples of serious consequences caused by improper procedures and/or accidents involving dangerous goods while being commercially transported. We also address how dangerous goods may have affected us personally, and why everyone should be concerned that that dangerous goods are transported safely.

(Estimated study time: 59 minutes)

Introduction
Cargo Transportation
- Commercial Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  - Dangerous Goods are DANGEROUS!
    - 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

Cargo that May Contain Dangerous Goods; Security Concerns

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 even if comes to you not yet declared as dangerous goods.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 3 minutes)

Introduction
"Hidden" (Undocumented) and Improperly Prepared Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Security
- U.S. Measures

Recognizing Dangerous Goods Based on Description

This lesson moves further into product descriptions on commercial invoices and transportation documents that suggest the possibility that the cargo contains dangerous goods.

(Estimated study time: 33 minutes)

Introduction
"Common Sense" Important, but Not Enough
Cargo Descriptions that Suggest Possible Undocumented Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Hazard Communication

This lesson addresses the various ways a shipper must inform others that a shipment contains dangerous goods.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 25 minutes)

Introduction
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 Hazardous Materials Regulations

This lesson addresses the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations ("HMR"), general shipper requirements thereunder, including training, and how the U.S. DOT enforces these.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 21 minutes)

Introduction
What Makes a Shipment Subject to "Dangerous Goods" Regulations?
- Dangerous Goods Defined
- Identification of Dangerous Goods
- Determining "Applicable" Dangerous Goods Regulations
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. DOT HMR vs. International Dangerous Goods Regulations

This lesson addresses the relationship between U.S. DOT HAZMAT Rules and authorization by the DoT to use international rules (the ICAO/IATA Regulations for air shipment, and the IMDG Code for ocean shipment). We also address re-shipping unopened packages of dangerous goods that another shipper has packaged, including cargo packaged by a foreign shipper.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 4 minutes)

Introduction
The IMDG Code (Vessel Shipment for Dangerous Goods)
ICAO Dangerous Goods Regulations (Air Shipment of Dangerous Goods)
Which Regulations Apply to Multimodal Transportation?
Reliance upon Foreign Shipper when Arranging On-Carriage

Identifying and Classifying Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT)

This lesson covers the shipper's responsibility to correctly classify dangerous goods, the essential and critical task necessary to determine the specific shipping requirements and limitations for the specific product to be shipped.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 1 minute)

Introduction
International Standards for Hazard Classification and Communication
Identifying the Correct U.N. Number
Classification by Hazard (Hazard Class, Division)
Classification by Degree of Danger (Packing Group)

Dangerous Goods Packaging

This lesson addresses the first and foremost requirement for the safe shipment of dangerous goods, proper packaging, and how this is specified in the applicable regulations.

(Estimated study time: 50 minutes)

Introduction
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 Communication on Dangerous Goods Packages

This lesson addresses what the shipper must place on the outside of each package of dangerous goods to inform all who come in contact with the package precisely what it contains, and warn of the type of hazard it represents.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 11 minutes)

Introduction
Responsibility
- U.S. OSHA Workplace Hazard Communication ("Right to Know")
Hazard Labels
Subsidiary Hazard Label
- U.S. Hazard Label Requirements
Handling Labels
Warning Labels for Pollutants and Waste Products
Information the Shipper Must Place on Each Dangerous Goods Package

Package Manufacturer's Certification Label; Special Shipment Situations

This lesson addresses a packaging manufacterer's responsibility for testing and certification before claiming a package is suitable for use in shipping dangerous goods. We also cover special dangerous goods shipping situations, and how they affect packaging requirements.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 8 minutes)

Introduction
Package Manufacturer's 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 required shipper declaration and certification required for shipments containing dangerous goods.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 7 minutes)

Introduction
Shipper Documentation
- Shipper's Declaration
  - General Requirements
  - Specific Shipper's Declaration Information Requirements
- Shipper's Certification

Dangerous Goods Information Required by Transportation Carriers

This lesson covers what the transportation carrier, especially the originating transportation carrier, will need to know, starting with the cargo booking, and following through to the required information on the transportation document.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 6 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"

Vehicle Placarding; Cargo Compatibility; Acting as "Offerer"

This final lesson addresses the requirement for a shipper to provide warning placards for certain types and quantities of dangerous goods shipped by truck, rail car or intermodal container; the requirement for a "container packing certificate" for shipper-packed intermodal containers, and responsibility as a "hazmat offerer" under U.S. DOT regulations.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 10 minutes)

Introduction
Placarding
- Placarding Requirement—General
- Responsibility to Provide and Affix Placards to Trucks
- Placarding of Intermodal Containers
- Placarding of Aircraft Containers/ULDs
- U.S. Placarding Requirements
Truck/Container Stowage Rules
Container Packing Certificate
Acting as a Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) "Offeror"

Hazmat Security Awareness; Identifying & Responding to Possible Threats

This final lesson addresses security concerns when shipping dangerous goods since certain types of dangerous goods may become the target of terrorist theft or sabotage.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 22 minutes)

Introduction
Key Security Goals for Transportation of Hazmat
HMR Security Requirements
Particular Security Concerns as a Hazmat Offeror or Carrier
- General
- HAZMAT Security Plan Required for Shipments of Interest to Terrorists
Dangerous Goods Checklists
- Checklists Help Identify Security Vulnerabilities
- DOT Checklists
- Creating Operational Checklists
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