HMW-155 Preparing Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods for Transportation by Multiple Modes – Recurrent Training

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February 25-26, 2021

Optimized for Eastern and Central Time Zones       

 HMW-155 Multi-Modal Recurrent  register $595 $675

March 29-30, 2021 

Optimized for Mountain and Pacific Time Zones 

 HMW-155 Multi-Modal Recurrent  register $595 $675

Please Note: Registration closes when all seats are taken, or two business days before the webinar begins, whichever comes first. 

Meets applicable requirements for recurrent training.

 This 2-day recurrent training course reviews the basic skills needed to prepare, offer, and accept shipments of hazardous materials by ground, air, and water. HMW-155 capitalizes on the harmonization between the three different codes to combine three separate courses into one 2-day session, reducing training time and cost. Instruction will focus on non-bulk packages.

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Regulations Covered

HMR, DGR and IMDG Code

Note:
  • "HMR" means U.S. DOT's (49 CFR) Hazardous Materials Regulations
  • "DGR" means IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations
  • "IMDG Code" means IMO's International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

Prerequisite:

There are no prerequisites for this course, however recurrent training is not intended to be initial training and we strongly encourage students to complete an appropriate initial training course at least once prior to enrolling in this recurrent training course.

 The training methodology used in this course assumes the student has prior knowledge and is not designed to be your initial exposure to the information.

 Appropriate prior training would include the HMW-150, HMT-150 or equivalents.

Materials Provided by DGAC:
  • A Copy of the HMR
  • A Course Textbook
  • Various handouts including a compliance guide/checklist

Materials Provided by the Student:
  • DGR and IMDG Code
  • A limited number of "loaner" DGRs and IMDG Codes may be available from DGAC for your use during the course.  

Class hours:

Varies According to Time Zone: (You may sign up for either webinar regardless of your time zone) 


HMW-155 Optimized for Eastern and Central Time Zones

9 AM – 6 PM Eastern Time Daily

8 AM – 5 PM Central Time Daily

7 AM – 4 PM Mountain Time Daily

6 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time Daily


HMW-155 Optimized for Mountain and Pacific Time Zones

11 AM – 8 PM Eastern Time Daily

10 AM – 7 PM Central Time Daily

9 AM – 6 PM Mountain Time Daily

8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time Daily

 Note: There will be a one-hour lunch break after approximately four hours of class time each day. Breaks will be taken during morning and afternoon sessions.

Material Covered:
  • Discussion of the Relationship Between the Requirements of the US DOT, ICAO and IATA, and IMO
  • DOT Authorization to Use the International Standards for Air and Water Shipments within the United States
  • Organization and Structure of the HMR, DGR and IMDG Code
  • Classification of Hazardous Materials in Each Code
  • Hazard Classes/Divisions
  • Packing Groups
  • UN/NA/ID numbers as appropriate
  • Precedence of Hazards for Multiple-Class Materials
  • Proper Shipping Name Selection
  • Technical Names
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Marine Pollutants
  • Materials Toxic by Inhalation (TIH Materials)
  • Use of the Various "Tables" in each Code: 
    • 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Table
    • IATA DGR List of Dangerous Goods
    • IMDG Code Index and Dangerous Goods List
  • Distinction Between Cargo Aircraft Only and Passenger Aircraft Shipments
  • Special Provisions
  • Packaging Selection in Each Code
  • Marking and Labeling in Each Code
  • Shipping Paper Requirements in Each Code (Including discussion of unique documents such as the Air Waybill and Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, the IMO Dangerous Good Declaration; HM/DG Descriptions, Certifications and Signature Requirements)
  • HMR and IMDG Code Placarding Requirements
  • Container Packing Certificate
  • Transporting Air Shipments to and from Airports
  • Transporting Vessel Shipments to and from Ports

 

 

 

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