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IATA 2-day Basic Initial Air Training

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Created for those new to transporting dangerous goods by air, Unz & Co.’s IATA 2-Day Basic Initial Air Workshop provides the regulatory skills required to document, classify, prepare, offer and accept these shipments.

This course is a high-energy, intensive presentation. To aid in the learning process, attendees will be assigned Work Projects on most subjects to help them test their understanding of the material as it is presented. Participants will leave with a sound knowledge of the regulations and how they should be applied to the movement of their goods. Read our featured White Paper entitled "Dangerous Goods Declarations" and learn about the importance of these forms and how to assure the safe transport of your dangerous good shipments.

Benefits of Attending

This comprehensive look at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and processes will give you a thorough knowledge of:

  • ICAO and IATA regulations for applicability, limitations, classification, identification, packing, marking, labeling, and preparation of dangerous goods paperwork. 

  • The course will get you up-to-speed with the following:
    • Dangerous Goods Classes and Divisions
    • Dangerous Goods Definitions
    • Marking and Labeling
    • Packaging Requirements
    • Responsibilities of the shipper agent and carrier regarding documentation
    • Proper techniques and documentation for shipping radioactive materials, including state and operator variations

    Who Should Attend:

    • Warehouse Personnel who Handle, Prepare for Shipment or Accept Shipments of Dangerous Goods
    • Dangerous Goods Transport Personnel
    • Dangerous Goods Incident Responders

    Personnel who:

    • Classify Dangerous Goods
    • Package Dangerous Goods
    • Mark and Label/Placard packages or Vehicles
    • Prepare Shipping Papers
    • Offer Dangerous Goods by Air

    NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
    The latest version of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) — 50th edition — has been released and strict adherence to its guidelines is mandatory. Don’t risk fines and penalties due to non-compliance.

    This workshop will help you attain a thorough understanding of how to use and comply with this important reference. Attendees who are familiar with the DGR will benefit from learning about the newest rules and regulations.


    Agenda

    The 2-day Agenda for the IATA Initial Air Training Workshop – includes:

    Day 1

    7:30am – 8:00am
    Registration and Continental Breakfast

    8:00am – 4:30pm

    Introduction

    Structure of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

    • Work Project 1—Introduction and Structur

    Applicability

    • Shippers Responsibilities
    • Applicable Air Transport Requirements
    • Consolidations
    • Retention of Documents
    • Operators Responsibilities
    • Training Requirements
    • General Awareness and Security
    • Work Project 2—Applicability

    Forbidden & Hidden Dangerous Goods

    Limitations

    • Hidden Dangerous Goods
    • Provisions for Passengers and Crew
    • Airmail
    • Operator’s Property
    • Air Cargo
    • Introduction to Excepted and Limited Quantities
    • State and Operator Variations
    • Work Project 3—Limitations

    Classification

    • Introduction to the Nine Hazard Classes
    • Packing Groups
    • Multiple Hazards, Shippers Responsibilities
    • Class 1 to Class 5, (Including Packing Group Assignment for Division 6.1 and Class 8) (Including Packing Group Assignment for Class 3)
    • Class 6 - Class 9
    • Multiple Hazards - Table 3.10.A
    • Transport of Samples for Further Testing
    • Work Project 4—Classification

    Identification

    • Selecting a Proper Shipping Name
    • Mixtures and Solutions
    • Transport of Samples for Further Testing

    Mixtures and Solutions

    • Use of Table 4.1.A
    • Using the List of Dangerous Goods
    • Special Provisions
    • Numerical Cross-Reference
    • List of Dangerous Goods
    • Work Project 5

    Packing

    • Shipper’s Responsibilities
    • General Packing Requirements
    • Normal conditions of Air Transport
    • Format of Packing Instructions
    • List of UN Specification Packaging
    • Use of Packing Instructions
    • Work Project 6—Selecting Packaging

    Packaging Specifications and Performance Tests

    • Marking UN Specification Packaging
    • Testing UN Specification Packaging
    • Work Project 7—Using UN Specification Packaging

    DAY 2

    7:30am – 8:00am
    Continental Breakfast

    8:00am – 4:30pm

    Day 1 Review Marking and Labeling

    • Shipper’s Responsibilities for Marking
    • Shipper’s Responsibilities for Labeling
    • Hazard Labels
    • Handling Labels
    • Affixing Labels
    • Work Project 8—Marking & Labeling

    Documentation

    • Shipper’s Responsibilities
    • Completing the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
    • Completing the Air Waybill
    • Additional Documentation
    • Work Project 9—Shippers’ Declaration and Air Waybill

    Handling and Stowage

    • Acceptance
    • Other Responsibilities
    • Segregation
    • Reporting
    • Retention of Documents
    • Work Project 10—Acceptance Checklist

    Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities

    • Work Project 11—Excepted Quantities

    Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities

    • Work Project 12—Limited Quantities
    Overpacks
    • Definition
    • General Requirements
    • Marking and labelling
    • Documentation
    • Work Project 13—Overpacks
    Different Dangerous Goods in One Package
    • Basic Requirements
    • “Q” value
    • Marking and Labelling
    • Documentation
    • Work Project 14—Different Dangerous Goods in One Package

    National and International Requirements

    Review 

    Test

     

    Unz & Co's Certificate of Training

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    FREE BONUS!
    You’ll receive a complimentary copy of the official IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
    51st edition

    This course is not being held as a public seminar in 2010.
    To arrange an in-house program on this topic,
    please call Unz & Co. Customer Service
    at 800-631-3098


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