Dangerous Good

Dangerous goods are items or substances that when transported by aircraft are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. These include obvious things, such as: explosives, radioactive materials, flammable liquids, dangerous or volatile chemicals, strong acids, compressed gases, poisons and aerosols. Everyday items that can cause problems include toiletries, aerosols, tools and lithium batteries.

Course Objectives:

• The core element of the IATA DGR will be explained on how to read the information in Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)
• The Training Requirements under IATA DGR will be explained.
• The example of how to use IATA DGR will also be demonstrated

Course Outlines:

• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Background of IATA DGR  Development of IATA DGR
• Principles of IATA DGR
• Identification of Dangerous Goods by Air
• Packaging as Essential Component of DG Transport
• Sections and Layout of Sections in IATA DGR
• IATA DG Classification
• IATA DG Hazard and Handling Labels
• Understanding the Blue Pages (4.2 DG List)

Target Audiences:

Target audience is officers, baggage handlers, loaders, passenger escorts, specialists, section leaders.