Introduction
This training course is designed for personnel involved in the processing and acceptance of dangerous goods in air transport. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and how to apply them in daily operations.
The course focuses on verifying documentation, inspecting packages, and identifying hazardous materials to ensure compliance with safety standards. Through exercises, participants will learn how to handle dangerous goods shipments and address any potential risks or emergencies. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage dangerous goods safely and in compliance with legal requirements.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for individuals involved in the handling, processing, or acceptance of dangerous goods in air transport. It is aimed at personnel who are responsible for verifying documentation such as the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and Airway Bills, as well as inspecting and ensuring compliance of dangerous goods packages. The course is ideal for staff working in cargo handling, freight forwarding, and air transport safety who need to ensure adherence to safety regulations and protocols for transporting hazardous materials.
What is the Benefit of this Training – What will I learn?
a)Understand and interpret dangerous goods regulations, including the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
b)Learn how to verify key documents such as the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and Airway Bill.
c)Develop skills to inspect and ensure compliance of dangerous goods packages and identify potential risks.
d)Gain knowledge of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the legal responsibilities involved in transporting hazardous materials.
Detailed Content / Topics – The following Subjects will be addressed
- The basics of dangerous goods (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude)
1.1 Dangerous goods applicability
1.2 Limitations
1.3 Different roles and responsibilities
1.4 Classification, identification and packaging
1.5 Hazard communication
1.6 Emergency response
- Processing/accepting cargo
2.1 Reviewing documentation
2.2 Reviewing package(s)
2.3 Acceptance procedures completion
- Collecting safety data
3.1 Accident report
3.2 Incident report
3.3 Undeclared or mis-declared dangerous goods report
3.4 Dangerous goods occurrences report
Topics and IATA DGR Ref. (where applicable)
- The basics of radioactive materials
1.1 General information about radioactive materials
1.2 General limitations
1.3 Nomenclature, packing and identification
1.4. Transport Index (TI), Criticality Safety Index (CSI) and Category determination
1.5 Hazard communication
1.6 Emergency response
- Processing/accepting radioactive material consignments
2.1 Reviewing documentation
2.2 Reviewing package(s)
2.3 Acceptance procedures completion
Pre-requisites
- Understanding the basics of dangerous goods (level of proficiency: Introductory)
- Processing/accepting cargo (level of proficiency: Intermediate)
- Collecting safety data (level of proficiency: Basic)
Target groups
The target groups for this training course are personnel responsible for processing or accepting dangerous goods consignments in air transport. This includes individuals involved in verifying documentation, inspecting packages, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Learning Objectives
After this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of dangerous goods
- Process or accept dangerous goods as per the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations by using the acceptance checklist
- to verify the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
- to verify the Airway Bill
- to verify the package
- to verify the approvals, exemptions (if required)
- to verify the State and operator Variations
- Perform the responsibilities for load planning
- Understand the legal responsibilities involved with the transport of dangerous goods
What do People Say about Sofema Aviation Services Training?
“The training was well-structured and covered practical scenarios that I can apply in my job.”
“I really appreciated how the instructor made complex topics easier to understand.”
“The course was engaging, and the group discussions helped me see different perspectives.”
“It was clear that the instructor had extensive industry experience, which made the sessions very insightful.”
Duration
5 days – Start at 09:00 and finish at 17:00, with appropriate refreshment breaks.
To register to this training, please email [email protected] or Call +359 28210806
