Key Learning Objectives
- Identify hazardous materials that qualify for relief when shipped as a limited quantity and properly prepare ground, air, and vessel shipments
- Properly classify, name, package, mark, label, handle, and document hazmat limited quantity shipments
- Help satisfy DOT, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code training mandates for limited quantity hazmat shippers
Training Topics
- Applicability of the hazardous materials (hazmat) regulations
- DOT, IATA, and IMDG Hazard Classes
- General packaging requirements for all hazmat packages
- Specific packaging requirements for limited quantity shipments
- Marking, labeling, and placarding requirements for limited quantity shipments
- Shipping papers requirements for limited quantity shipments
- Loading and unloading hazmat packages
- Hazmat incident reports
- Recognizing and responding to security threats