Course Title

1. Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulations

1.1 Regulatory Framework and Structure

• Overview of the IATA DGR structure and its relationship to ICAO Technical Instructions

• Understanding the role of national regulatory authorities and state variations

• Overview of the dangerous goods supply chain including (shipper, operator, and ground handler roles)

• The consequences of non-compliance including (aircraft incidents, penalties, and shipment rejection)

• Overview of dangerous goods incidents linked to regulatory non-compliance including (undeclared shipments and mislabeling)

1.2 Roles and Responsibilities

• Shipper responsibilities including (classification, packing, and documentation accuracy)

• Operator and ground handler responsibilities including (acceptance checks and loading restrictions)

• Training and recurrency requirements for personnel handling dangerous goods

• Consequences of individual and organizational non-compliance

2. General Philosophy and Limitations

2.1 Applicability and General Requirements

• Understanding when the IATA DGR applies to a shipment

• General requirements applicable to all dangerous goods shipments

• Overview of items and substances excluded from dangerous goods provisions

• Understanding the "not otherwise specified" classification concept

2.2 Limitations on Air Transport

• Substances and articles forbidden from air transport under any circumstances

• Substances forbidden on passenger aircraft but permitted on cargo aircraft

• State and operator variations restricting or expanding standard limitations

• Radioactive material transport limitations and special provisions

3. Classification of Dangerous Goods

3.1 Hazard Classes and Divisions

• Class 1 explosives and Class 2 gases including (flammable, non-flammable, and toxic divisions)

• Class 3 flammable liquids and Class 4 flammable solids including (spontaneously combustible substances)

• Class 5 oxidizers and organic peroxides, and Class 6 toxic and infectious substances

• Class 7 radioactive material, Class 8 corrosives, and Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods

• Determining primary and subsidiary hazard classifications for multi-hazard substances

3.2 Packing Groups and UN Numbers

• Understanding packing group assignment including (I, II, and III based on degree of danger)

• Identifying and assigning correct UN numbers and proper shipping names

• Using the List of Dangerous Goods to determine classification data

• Special provisions applicable to specific UN numbers

4. Identification, Naming, and Description

4.1 Proper Shipping Names

• Selecting the correct proper shipping name for a substance or article

• Applying technical names for "not otherwise specified" entries

• Distinguishing between single entries and generic entries

• Common naming errors and their compliance consequences

4.2 Special Provisions and State Variations

• Interpreting special provisions applicable to specific entries

• Identifying and applying relevant state variations

• Identifying and applying relevant operator variations

• Cross-referencing variations against the shipment's routing

5. Packing Requirements

5.1 Packing Instructions

• Interpreting packing instructions and their structure

• Single, combination, and composite packaging requirements

• Selecting appropriate packagings based on packing group and quantity

• Applying quantity limitations per package for passenger and cargo aircraft

5.2 Packaging Performance and Testing

• Understanding UN packaging performance standards and testing requirements

• Verifying packaging markings and specification codes

• Inner packaging and cushioning material requirements

• Limited quantity and excepted quantity packaging provisions

6. Marking and Labeling

6.1 Package Marking Requirements

• Required markings including (UN number, proper shipping name, and package orientation)

• Marking size, durability, and placement requirements

• Overpack marking and labeling requirements

• Marking requirements for limited and excepted quantities

6.2 Hazard Labeling

• Primary and subsidiary hazard label selection and placement

• Handling labels including (cargo aircraft only and orientation labels)

• Label size, color, and durability specifications

• Common labeling errors and their compliance implications

7. Documentation

7.1 Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods

• Completing the Shipper's Declaration accurately including (proper shipping name, class, and quantity)

• Common documentation errors and their consequences

• Multiple-piece shipment declaration requirements

• Retention requirements for dangerous goods documentation

7.2 Air Waybill and Supporting Documentation

• Dangerous goods information required on the air waybill

• Coordinating documentation between shipper, forwarder, and operator

• Electronic documentation requirements and considerations

• Cross-referencing documentation accuracy against the physical shipment

8. Handling and Loading

8.1 Compatibility and Segregation

• Segregation requirements between incompatible dangerous goods classes

• Segregation from foodstuffs and other cargo

• Compatibility tables and their application

• Special stowage provisions for specific hazard classes

8.2 Loading and Aircraft Restrictions

• Loading restrictions specific to passenger and cargo aircraft

• Notification to captain (NOTOC) requirements and content

• Damaged or leaking package handling procedures

• Unit load device (ULD) considerations for dangerous goods

9. Radioactive Materials

9.1 Classification and Categories

• Radioactive material categories including (excepted, Type A, Type B packages)

• Transport index and criticality safety index concepts

• Special form and low dispersible radioactive material provisions

• Labeling and marking specific to radioactive material packages

9.2 Handling and Segregation

• Segregation distances for radioactive material from personnel and other cargo

• Radiation level limits and monitoring requirements

• Emergency procedures specific to radioactive material incidents

• Documentation requirements specific to radioactive shipments

10. Acceptance and Ground Handling Procedures

10.1 Acceptance Checks

• Acceptance check procedures for dangerous goods shipments

• Verifying documentation, marking, and labeling compliance

• Identifying non-compliant shipments requiring rejection

• Recordkeeping requirements for accepted shipments

10.2 Storage and Ground Handling

• Storage requirements for dangerous goods awaiting transport

• Segregation and stacking considerations during ground handling

• Handling damaged, leaking, or non-conforming packages

• Coordinating ground handling with loading and NOTOC requirements

11. State and Operator Variations

11.1 Interpreting Variations

• Structure and location of state variations within the IATA DGR

• Structure and location of operator variations within the IATA DGR

• Applying variations relevant to specific shipment routings

• Consequences of failing to apply relevant variations

11.2 Practical Application

• Cross-referencing variations for common Middle East routing scenarios

• Identifying conflicting variations and resolution approaches

• Communicating variation requirements to shippers and clients

• Maintaining awareness of variation updates between DGR editions

12. Dangerous Goods in Passenger Baggage

12.1 Permitted and Prohibited Items

• Items permitted in passenger and crew baggage including (limited quantities of specific substances)

• Items prohibited from passenger and crew baggage

• Medical and personal care exceptions and their limitations

• Lithium battery provisions for personal electronic devices

12.2 Screening and Communication

• Passenger communication requirements regarding dangerous goods

• Screening procedures for identifying undeclared dangerous goods

• Handling discovered undeclared dangerous goods in baggage

• Coordinating with security and operations personnel on discovered items

13. Emergency Response and Incident Reporting

13.1 Emergency Response Procedures

• Immediate response actions for a dangerous goods incident including (leakage or damage)

• Emergency response information required for specific hazard classes

• Coordinating with emergency responders during a dangerous goods incident

• Decontamination and area isolation considerations

13.2 Incident and Occurrence Reporting

• Reporting requirements for dangerous goods incidents and accidents

• Reporting requirements for undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods

• Documentation and investigation cooperation following an incident

• Applying lessons learned to prevent recurrence

14. Training, Auditing, and Compliance Management

14.1 Training Requirements

• Initial and recurrent training requirements for dangerous goods personnel

• Category-specific training requirements based on job function

• Maintaining training records and certification currency

• Consequences of operating without current dangerous goods training

14.2 Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Internal audit and compliance monitoring practices for dangerous goods handling

• Identifying and correcting recurring compliance gaps

• Coordinating with regulatory authorities during inspections

• Continuous improvement of dangerous goods handling procedures

15. Group Discussion and Case Studies

• Case studies from regional dangerous goods incidents including (undeclared shipments, mislabeling, and in-flight incidents) and lessons learned in prevention

• Group discussion on common compliance shortfalls including (misclassification, inadequate documentation, and overlooked state variations)

• Sharing regional best practices including (freight forwarder coordination and shipper compliance verification)

• Discussion on embedding a strong dangerous goods compliance culture within logistics operations