Objective

To ensure that personnel responsible for shipping dangerous goods can: • Understand and apply the IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations • Understand their responsibilities • Classify dangerous goods according to the type of hazard and degree of danger • Identify Proper Shipping Names • Identify dangerous goods which are forbidden for sea transport • Understand and apply the information contained in the Dangerous Goods List • Correctly pack dangerous goods in the appropriate packagings • Mark and label packages • Placard Containers • Document shipments • Accept or reject a shipment based on the above • Appropriately handle and stow dangerous goods

Target Group

Shippers, packers, freight forwarders / cargo agents processing dangerous goods, acceptance staff and other shore-based personnel responsible for dangerous goods shipments.

Examination

At the end of the course there is an IMDG examination with a pass mark of 80% with successful candidates being issued a certificate valid for 2 years.

Course Contents

The IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations Classes, UN numbers, Proper Shipping Names and Packing Groups Limitations Classification Identification and the List of Dangerous Goods Self-classification Packing Marking and labelling Documentation Acceptance Operations