Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers and shippers like you rely on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) manual every day to make sure dangerous goods are transported safely and efficiently. The Dangerous Goods Regulations present the requirements for shipping dangerous goods by air in a user-friendly, easy to interpret format.
After completion of this training, the candidate will be familiar with the contents of the Dangerous Goods Regulations and will be able to deal with all types of dangerous goods covered by the Dangerous Goods Regulations. Specifically, he/she will be able to:
Apply the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations correctly
Understand the legal aspects involved
Be able to identify dangerous goods
Have knowledge of the origin of the current regulations and be aware of the general philosophy
Identify the nine classes of dangerous goods by their principal criteria
Recognise and identify the hazard/handling labels applicable to dangerous goods
Recognise and identify dangerous goods package use and package specification markings
Be able to identify potential hidden hazards in cargo
Be aware of the provisions for dangerous goods in the baggage of passengers and crew storage and loading
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Follow general emergency procedures when a damaged/leaking package is discovered
Instruction methodology will cover lectures, audio-visual aids, case studies, group discussions, demonstrations, action oriented learning exercises, assignments and tests, etc.
10+2 or Graduates
Basic Knowledge of English
Passenger Handling Staff
Crew members (other than Flight crew)
Security Staff/Security Screeners
Initial as well as Recurrent Training : One Day (Non-Residential)
