Course Overview
This course is designed for anyone new to these regulations. It is a comprehensive program designed to take the student through 7 Steps to Compliance© and the basic requirements for transporting biological substances. This course is ideal for hospital staff, medical clinic personnel, researches, or nurses involved in preparing biological shipments.
THE IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS AND THE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TRAINING.
Course Topics
- Overview of TDG and IATA regulations
- 7 Steps to Compliance©
- Use of the Transportation of Dangerous goods and the IATA manuals
- Classification of dangerous goods according to TDG and IATA
- Using the Lists of Dangerous Goods
- Selection of the shipping description
- Packaging requirements
- UN specification packaging
- Selection of packaging
- Marking and labeling
- Transport documents
- Placarding
- Loading and segregation
- Reporting requirements
- Exceptions and special cases
- Security awareness
- Quiz
This course takes approximately 150 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 5 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.
