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DGSA
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Course and Exam
A DGSA, Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, monitors a company's compliance with the rules governing the transport of dangerous goods. A DGSA also prepares an annual report on the company's compliance programs and reports on any accident that occurs during the loading, carriage or unloading of dangerous goods that affects the health or safety of any person or causes damage to the environment or property.
DGAC has arranged for the British DGSA exam to be administered by the Scottish Qualification Authority.
Candidates who pass the exam will be given a Vocational Training Certificate and be certified as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor. This course and successful completion of the exam can also be used to re-certify DGSAs who need to renew their expiring certifications, such as those students trained by DGAC in 2004.
While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, it is important that each student have a thorough understanding of the UN regulatory structure and its provisions for classification, packaging and hazard communication. Students who have successfully completed at least one of DGAC's hazardous materials training courses will have the best chance of succeeding at this difficult certification.
This course will be offered again in 2010.
Registration fee: $2,445.00 ($2,245.00 DGAC members)
Location Dates & Online Registration:
HMT-400
Preparing Hazardous Wastes for Transportation Initial Training -- 3 Days
This introductory-level course covers basic skills needed to prepare, offer and
accept domestic shipments of hazardous wastes. Instruction will focus on nonbulk
packages transported by motor vehicle.
This course will be offered every-other year in rotation with the HMT-110. It will be offered again in 2010.
Registration fee: $675.00 ($595.00 DGAC members)
Location Dates & Online Registration:
HMT-600
Preparing Dangerous Goods for Transportation on European Roads - 2 Days
The ADR now aligns with the structure of the IMDG Code and the ICAO Technical Instructions. However, ADR does have variations, which mean that simple compliance with the “UN” system does not ensure compliance in Europe.
This course will consider the problems encountered by US exporters to Europe, including the interface between modes of transport. The majority of ADR countries are members of the European Union and the course will look at the impact of the EU on ADR and some of the difficulties this presents including enforcement.
The course describes the structure of ADR and highlights the differences between it and the other modal regulations. The method of instruction will assume the participant has a thorough knowledge of the UN regulatory structure and its provisions for classification, packaging and hazard communication and will teach the ADR provisions by showing the differences. Participants lacking the prerequisite knowledge will not successfully complete the course.
| Regulations Covered: |
ADR |
| Prerequisite: |
HMT-100, HMT-200, HMT-300, HMT-150 or equivalent (basic-level regulatory compliance training) |
| Materials Provided: |
Course textbook
The ADR will be provided for in-class use only. Students who wish to take home a copy
of the ADR may purchase it seperately from us. |
| Class hours: |
8AM - 5PM
Sign-in 7:30 - 8AM on the first day |
| Material Covered Includes: |
An Introduction to ADR and its
Relationships to Other Modal
Regulations
Annexes A and B, including:
Terminology
Classification
Dangerous Goods List
Packaging Selection
Marking and Labeling
Documentation
Exempt Quantities
Driver Documentation
Tanks and Tank Containers |
Registration fee: $675.00 ($595.00 DGAC members)
Location Dates & Online Registration:
HMT-605
Classifying Hazardous Materials for Transportation -- 3 Days
This course focuses on obtaining and applying information necessary to classify hazardous materials for transportation. It will include a detailed discussion of each hazard class and division (other than classes 1, 6.2 and 7).
Meets applicable requirements for initial and recurrent training.
| Regulations Covered: |
US DOT HMR (49CFR) |
| Prerequisite: |
Prior regulatory compliance training IS NOT necessary for successful completion
of this course. However, students should be familiar with the scientific concepts
(corrosivity, flammability, toxicity, reactivity) and terminology (flashpoint, pH, lethal
dose/lethal concentration) used by the US DOT to define hazard classes. |
| Materials Provided: |
US DOT HMR (49CFR) and ABC Textbook
Students should bring a pocket calculator to class |
| Class hours: |
8AM - 5PM
Sign-in 7:30 - 8AM on the first day
Class ends at 1PM on the last day |
| Material Covered: |
Definition and Classification of Hazardous Materials:
Hazard Classes/Divisions
Packing Groups
Precedence of Hazards for Multiple-Class Materials
Hazardous Substances
Materials Poisonous by Inhalation (TIH Materials)
Marine Pollutants
Information Needed to Make an Accurate Classification
Proper Shipping Name Selection
Overview of Other Regulated Functions |
Registration fee: $675.00 ($595.00 DGAC members)
Location Dates & Online Registration:
HMT-608
Performance-Oriented Packaging - 3 Days
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the requirements for non-bulk UN performance-oriented packaging testing, record-keeping and selection as it applies to hazardous materials transportation. this course WILL NOT cover packaging for Class 1 (explosives), Division 6.2 (infectious substances) or Class 7 (radioactives).
Meets applicable requirements for initial and recurrent training.
| Regulations Covered: |
US DOT HMR (49CFR) |
| Prerequisite: |
HMT-100 |
| Materials Provided: |
US DOT HMR (49CFR) and various handouts |
| Class hours: |
8AM - 5PM
Sign-in 7:30 - 8AM on the first day
Class ends at 1PM on the last day |
| Material Covered: |
Achieving and Maintaining Qualification as a UN Standard Packaging
Design Qualification Testing
Periodic Retesting
Production Testing
Test Report
Closure Instructions
Specification Marking
Overview of Shipper's Responsibilities and General Packaging Requirements |
Registration fee: $675.00 ($595.00 DGAC members)
Location Dates & Online Registration:
HMT-611
Preparing Class 1 Explosives for Transportation by Motor Vehicle
Class 1 is unique in that explosives classification is done by DOT and explosives generally may not be self-classified. There are a number of requirements for Class 1 in the US Hazardous Materials Regulations and international regulations that differ from other classes of dangerous goods including classification, shipping papers, marking, labeling, and placarding. In addition, other considerations come into play with explosives: increased financial responsibility, security, highway routing, and carrier permits.
| Regulations Covered: |
US DOT HMR (49CFR) |
| Recommended Prior Training |
HMT-100, HMT-200, HMT-300, HMT-150 or equivalent (basic-level regulatory compliance training) |
| Materials Provided: |
US DOT HMR (49CFR) |
| Class hours: |
8AM - 5PM
Sign-in 7:30 - 8AM |
| Material Covered: |
Discussion of the special requirements for Class 1, including:
Classification & Approval
Packing & Packaging
Marking, Labeling & Placarding
Documentation
Handling
Emergency Response
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Registration fee: $350.00 ($300.00 DGAC members)
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