- Develop expertise to navigate and apply 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code hazardous materials/dangerous goods regulations
- Identify the critical requirements that impact your shipments and key differences between US DOT and international hazardous materials regulations
- Earn CEUs and maintenance points toward IHMM, ABIH, NEHA, and REHS credentials
49 CFR/DOT Hazmat Ground Shipper Training (Days 1 and 2)
- What is a DOT hazardous material?
- Lion's 10 Steps for Hazmat Transportation
- Recognizing and responding to security threats
- Classifying hazardous materials
- Using the 49 CFR 172.101 table and selecting shipping names
- General packaging requirements
- Selecting authorized packaging (non-bulk, bulk, excepted)
- Packaging specification, filling and closing packages
- Marking and labeling packages
- Preparing Shipping Papers and Manifests
- Placarding requirements
- Loading, unloading, and segregation rules
- Recordkeeping and training mandates
- Reporting hazmat incidents
- Regulatory reliefs and special permits
- What is an IATA hazardous material?
- Latest updates in the latest IATA DGR for hazmat air shippers
- Lion's 10 Steps for Hazmat Air Shipments
- Classifying hazardous materials for air transport
- Using IATA's List of Dangerous Goods and selecting shipping names
- General packaging requirements and IATA packing instructions
- Shipping limited quantities and excepted small quantities by air
- Marks and labels for hazmat air shipments
- Preparing the Shipper's Declaration and Shipper's Certification
- Offering dangerous goods for air transport
- Common special issues for dangerous goods air shippers
- Administration, hazmat employee training, and recordkeeping
- What is an IMDG hazardous material?
- Lion's 10 Steps for Hazmat Vessel Shipments
- Classifying hazardous materials for vessel transport
- Using IMDG Code Dangerous Goods List to select shipping names
- General packaging requirements and IMDG packaging instructions
- Hazmat packaging construction and testing requirements
- Shipping hazmat limited quantities by vessel
- Marks and labels for hazmat vessel shipments
- Placarding and marking requirements for CTUs (Cargo Transport Units)
- Preparing the Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form
- Cargo consolidation, segregation, loading, unloading, and stowage
- Administration, hazmat employee training, and recordkeeping