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:

None

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-150 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

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