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Course Overview

Transporting dangerous goods (DG) by air requires strict compliance with international standards to ensure flight safety. This Dangerous Goods Training Course introduces participants to ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA DGR, covering the classification, documentation, packaging, marking, and handling of hazardous materials.

Participants will learn how to identify dangerous goods, apply the nine classes of hazardous materials, and follow safety and emergency response procedures. The course also emphasizes the responsibilities of shippers, operators, and ground handling agents to maintain compliance and prevent accidents.

Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will develop the confidence to apply regulations effectively in their daily operations.

Course Benefits

• Understand ICAO and IATA regulations on dangerous goods.

• Learn the nine classes of dangerous goods and their risks.

• Gain knowledge in packaging, labeling, and documentation.

• Strengthen compliance in cargo and passenger operations.

• Improve safety awareness and emergency response readiness.

Course Objectives

• Review ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA DGR framework.

• Classify and identify different types of dangerous goods.

• Apply proper packaging, marking, and labeling requirements.

• Complete and verify DG transport documentation.

• Manage acceptance, storage, and loading of DG shipments.

• Implement emergency and incident response procedures.

• Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Training Methodology

The course combines expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises using sample DG documentation and packaging scenarios.

Target Audience

• Airline and cargo operations staff.

• Ground handling and freight forwarder personnel.

• Shippers and cargo agents.

• Aviation safety and compliance officers.

Target Competencies

• Dangerous goods classification and handling.

• Compliance with IATA and ICAO DG regulations.

• Documentation and acceptance checks.

• Emergency preparedness and incident response.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Dangerous Goods in Aviation

• ICAO and IATA regulatory frameworks.

• Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.

• Importance of compliance in aviation safety.

• Case studies of DG-related incidents.

Unit 2: Classification and Identification of Dangerous Goods

• The nine classes of dangerous goods.

• Hazard identification and risk awareness.

• Using the IATA DGR for classification.

• Recognizing hidden dangerous goods.

Unit 3: Packaging, Marking, and Labeling Requirements

• Packaging instructions and performance standards.

• Marking and labeling rules.

• Overpacks and combination packages.

• Practical exercises on DG labeling.

Unit 4: Documentation and Acceptance Procedures

• Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods.

• Operator responsibilities for acceptance checks.

• Storage, segregation, and loading practices.

• Common documentation errors and corrections.

Unit 5: Emergency Procedures and Safety Measures

• Incident and accident response for DG events.

• Fire, spill, and leak management.

• Reporting and communication requirements.

• Building a DG safety culture.

Ready to strengthen your expertise in hazardous materials handling?
Join the Dangerous Goods Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and ensure full compliance with ICAO and IATA regulations.