IATA DGR Refresher Online Training
Sending potentially dangerous goods through airplane involves stringent procedures and compliances which the transporters need to adhere to for the safe and incident-free operation.
The main purpose of formulating the IATA DGR Refresher Online Training and Certification course for workers who ship hazardous goods by air is to update them about the parameters of International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations and practices.
The training educates students on how to use IATA principles, responsibilities of shippers and air operators, and how one can safely identify, classify, document, mark, label, pack, handle and transport dangerous goods via air. The course materials include statistical details and core case studies to explain students about the importance of regulations to transport dangerous goods through air transport.
Governing regulations
This online training course has been made to meet the IATA DGR hazardous goods refresher training compliances for people who are associated with sending/handling any of the nine types of dangerous items by air. To join this course, learners must have completed initial IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training and certification.
Who must take this course?
Students who already completed IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training and certification must take recurrent (also known as “refresher”) training within two years (24 months) from the date of previous training period, or earlier as prescribed by a local authority.
How long is the course?
The course can be successfully completed by students within two hours. However, for the benefit of workers and students who are doing other courses, they can log on and off as needed and take as many number of hours to complete the course. Every time when they log off, they can create a bookmark to resume later.
How soon is the certificate of completion issued?
Upon successful completion, students get immediate access to a printable certificate and wallet card as a proof of refresher training on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for shipping hazardous materials by air.
How long do I have to complete this course?
There is no time frame for students to complete the course. They can learn at their own convenient time and appear for the exam. Also, for those who purchase courses from us for others, they can assign the courses to them any time. Similarly, you can purchase as many number of courses as you can and avail the volume discounts as applicable.
Continuing education credits?
On completion of this course, each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Onlineยฎ.
Course Format
Ourย IATAย Dangerous Goods Regulations Refresher training and certification course is formulated with high quality content, informative graphics and audio presentations, huge question bank for practicing, and a final exam.
Course synopsis
This online IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Refresher Course provides students all safety details for workers who handle or transport highly dangerous goods by air. It provides detailed analysis of hazard awareness, classification of hazardous goods, responsibilities of handlers, and packaging compliances.
How often is retraining or recertification required?
According to IATA DGR regulations, workers involved in handling or transporting dangerous items via air must undergo refresher course once in every two years (24 months) or shorter period as defined by competent authority to enhance their knowledge and hazardous consignment handling skills.
Topics Covered
- About This Course
- Course Objectives
- Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Key Terms and Concepts
- Dangerous Goods Incidents and Statistics
- How to Use the DGR
- Changes to the 59th Edition
- DGR Section 1โApplicability
- DGR Subsection 1.1โOrganizations and Administrations Overview
- DGR Subsection 1.2โApplication of the Regulations
- DGR Subsection 1.3โShipper’s Responsibilities
- DGR Subsection 1.4โOperator’s Responsibilities
- DGR Subsection 1.5โTraining
- DGR Subsection 1.6โAdequate Instruction for Shipping Section II Lithium Batteries
- DGR Subsection 1.7โSecurity
- DGR Section 2โLimitations
- DGR Subsection 2.3โDangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
- DGR Subsection 2.4โDangerous Goods Transported by Post
- DGR Subsection 2.6-2.7โExcepted and Limited Quantities
- DGR Subsection 2.8โVariations
- DGR Section 3โClassification
- DGR Subsection 3.10โMultiple Hazards
- DGR Section 4โIdentification
- DGR Subsection 4.1-4.2โIdentifying the Proper Shipping Name
- DGR Subsection 4.1.6โUsing the List of Dangerous Goods
- DGR Section 5-7โPacking, Testing, and Labeling
- DGR Subsection 5.0.1โShipper’s Responsibilities
- DGR Subsection 5.0.1.5-5.0.2โPacking Requirements
- DGR Subsection 5.0.2โGeneral Packing Requirements
- DGR Subsection 6.3โUN Packaging Performance Tests
- DGR Subsection 7.1โMarkings
- DGR Subsection 7.2โLabels
- DGR Section 8โDocumentation
- DGR Subsection 8.1โShipper’s Declaration
- DGR Subsection 8.2โAir Waybill
- DGR Section 9โHandling
- DGR Subsection 9.3โLoading
- DGR Subsection 9.5โProvision of Information
- Hazardous Material Classes
- Class 1โExplosivesโDivisions and Compatibility
- Class 1โExplosivesโPacking and Labels
- Class 2โGases
- GasesโPrimary Hazards
- GasesโDivisions and Packing
- Class 3โFlammable Liquids
- Flammable LiquidsโPacking
- Class 4โFlammable Solids
- Class 5โOxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Oxidizing Substances and Organic PeroxidesโPacking
- Class 6โToxic and Infectious Substances
- Class 7โRadioactive Material
- Radioactive MaterialโPacking
- Radioactive MaterialโMarking and Labeling
- Class 8โCorrosives
- CorrosivesโPacking
- Class 9โMiscellaneous Dangerous Goods
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Final Exam
