As a result of studying the course, you will be able to:
- Properly apply the Dangerous Goods Transport Rules
- Understand the legal aspects and responsibilities of shippers, agents and airlines involved in the transport of dangerous goods
- Identify and classify individual items related to dangerous goods
- Ensure that the goods are securely packed and marked.
- Fill out and check the “Dangerous Goods Sender Declaration”
- Fill in the Air Waybill in accordance with accepted IATA rules and procedures
- Provide shipment of airline dangerous goods
Content
- Introduction as to why delegates are taking the course
- Introduction to the UN Classification system, including hazard and handling labels
- General philosophy, including introduction to the IATA/ICAO Regulations
- Training and responsibilities
- Hidden dangerous goods
- Dangerous goods list
- Packing instructions
- UN approved packaging, including UN spec codes
- Package marking and labelling, including ‘OVERPACKS’ and Limited Quantities
- Documentation, to include Shippers Declaration, acceptance check list and NOTOC
- The storage, loading and segregation of Dangerous Goods
- Notifying onward destinations about incoming Dangerous Goods
- Accident and incident procedures
Target Audience
- Personnel of international air cargo agents dealing with cargo
- Sales and marketing staff for freight agents and consolidators
- Airline sales, reservation and reception staff
- The staff of wholesalers, importers and exporters, working in the field of shipments
- Staff of cargo agents, airlines and manufacturers who wish to improve or update their knowledge of the rules and procedures for the transport of dangerous goods
