This course is for both Initial and Recurrent training.
Who should take this course? This IATA/IMDG online course is for shippers who prepare Air & Ocean dangerous goods shipments: air transit using the IATA regulations and ocean transit using the IMDG regulations. This includes any hazmat employee who needs to understand how to use the IATA and IMDG Regulations. (Shipping personnel who prepare and sign the shipping papers for transport, Personnel responsible for classifying hazardous product, and anyone else who meets the definition of a "hazmat employee" and who needs to understand how to read and interpret the IATA and IMDG Regulations.)
Materials Required: (If you need a current copy, we suggest purchasing one from our recommended suppliers.)
- Current edition IATA DGR - 61st edition
- Current edition of the IMDG Regulations 39-18
The IATA portion of this course includes:
Classification (using IATA Section 3) of products
Identification (ie. selecting a proper shipping name and using IATA Section 4.2)
Packing (using the IATA packing instructions and selecting the correct specification or Limited Quantity Packaging)
Marking and Labeling
Documentation
Use of the IATA Checklist
State and Operator Variations
For shipments using Air Transportation; also known as ICAO. Fulfills US DOT and International Law Training Requirements for shipments of dangerous goods by air.
The IMDG portion of this course includes:
Introduction
Classification
Dangerous Goods List
Limited Quantity
Appendices
Packaging and Tank Provisions
Consignment Procedures
Packaging Construction and Tests
Transport Provisions and US Regulations
This course covers non-bulk and IBC/Portable Tank transport of non-radioactive material
General Awareness, Safety and Security Awareness Training
Shipper and Forwarder requirements for shipping non-bulk packagings and IBC's using the IMDG Regulations.
For shipments using Ocean (vessel) Transportation. Fulfills US DOT and International Law Training Requirements for both Initial and Recurrent training.
Are any additional training courses required?
Function Specific Training - Ultimately (in the United States) your employer has final responsibility for determining if a hazmat employee is properly trained for their particular job function. Since there is a potential for limitless types of job functions as determined by an individual employer, we as your training provider can only suggest what types of additional training might be required. If you ship Radioactive or Explosives, additional training may be required.
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Please note:
- Prepayment is required for Online Training. Usernames and passwords are emailed once payment is received.
- Certificates for Multi-Modal Online classes are issued at one-time, when ALL modes are complete.
Questions? Frequently Asked Questions for online training
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