3 Days

Ground Handling and Agent Personnel

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize dangerous goods
• Have knowledge of the origin of the current regulations and be aware of the general philosophy
• Identify the classes of dangerous goods
• Be able to refer to the List of Dangerous Goods
• Recognize the hazard/handling labels applicable to dangerous goods
• Recognize dangerous goods packaging
• Be able to identify potential hidden hazards in baggage and cargo
• Be familiar with loading and storage procedures
• Have knowledge on the documentation
• Be aware of the provisions for dangerous goods in baggage of passenger and crew
• Be familiar with dangerous goods emergency response procedures

• Course Objectives
• Training Requirements
• General Philosophy
• Definition of Dangerous Goods
• Legal Basis
• Limitations
• Information to Passengers
• Recognition of Hidden Dangerous Goods
• Provisions for Dangerous Goods carried by Passengers and crew
• Dangerous Goods Classification
• Class 1 Explosives – Hazard Label
• Class 1.4 Explosives – Hazard Label
• Class 1 Explosives Compatibility Group
• Class 2 Gases – Hazard Label
• Class 3 Flammable Liquid– Hazard Label
• Class 4 Flammable Solids – Hazard Label
• Class 5 – Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide Hazard Label
• Class 6 – Toxic and Infectious Substance Hazard Label
• Class 7 – Radioactive materials Hazard Label
• Class 8 – Corrosives Hazard Label
• Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Hazard Label
• Handling Label
• UN Specification Package Marking
• Dangerous Goods Package Marking
• List of Dangerous Goods
• Storage and Loading of Dangerous Goods
• Inspection of Packages
• Segregation of Packages
• Commodity Specific Requirements
• Dangerous Goods and Special Load Segregation Chart
• Shippers Declaration- DGD
• Pilot-in- Command Notification – NOTOC
• Dangerous Goods Emergency Response
• Emergency Guidance and First Aid
• Dangerous Goods Occurrence Report
• Abbreviations