Objective

Familiarize air operators' employees and ground handling agents responsible for handling, storing, and clearing cargo and baggage with the Dangerous Goods Regulations, based on ICAO "Annex 18", which contains Technical Instructions DOC 9284 - NA/905, and on the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation No. 175.

Target Group

Air operators' employees and ground handling agents involved in the handling, storage, and loading of cargo or mailbags and baggage.

Examination

Multiple choice exam with minimum passing grade of 70%. Validity: 24 months

Course Contents

1. General philosophy; 2. Limitations; 3. Labeling and marking; 4. Recognition of undeclared dangerous goods; 5. Storage and loading procedures; 6. Pilots’ notification; 7. Provisions for passengers and crew; 8. Emergency procedures. Theory: 4h Technical References: Technical instructions - ANAC; DGR IATA; RBAC 175 and corresponding Supplemental Instructions (IS); Doc 9284 - Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods By Air – ICAO.