Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) for Ground and Air Shipments
- 2 Days
- Classroom Based
- Minimum 6 - Maximum 12
- No prerequisites
Overview
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) for Ground and Air Shipments course covers all elements of the TDG Ground program and additional modules required for air shipments. Training teaches participants their responsibilities under the TDG Act and Regulations for the preparation, offering, and acceptance of dangerous goods. TDG for Ground and Air Shipments covers the current IATA Regulations used by air carriers during the preparation and acceptance of dangerous goods for air transport.
Course Content
- Recognizing dangerous goods
- Understanding general limitations
- Identifying different roles and responsibilities
of stakeholders involved - Understanding the importance of classification and packaging
- Understanding hazard communication
- Familiarizing with basic Emergency Response
- Verifying labels on package
- Assess packing options including quantity limitations
- Apply packing requirements
- Apply marks and labels
- Assess use of overpack
- Prepare documentation