Air Freight Dangerous Goods Training

Lesson 1 • Why Dangerous Goods Regulations Exist

Covers the historical incidents and safety rationale that shaped current air cargo regulations. Connects risk awareness to regulatory compliance motivation.

Lesson 2 • Global Regulatory Framework Overview

Introduces the international standards hierarchy governing dangerous goods by air. Learners understand how global rules cascade into operator and shipper obligations.

Lesson 3 • Scope of Dangerous Goods by Air

Identifies which articles and substances fall under air freight dangerous goods rules. Learners distinguish regulated items from exempt or excepted materials.

Lesson 1 • Packing Groups and Hazard Severity

Introduces packing groups I, II, and III as indicators of hazard degree within a class. Learners use packing group assignment to determine packaging and quantity limits.

Lesson 2 • Special Categories and Dual Hazards

Addresses articles with multiple hazards and special classification categories such as environmentally hazardous substances. Learners apply precedence rules for dual-hazard items.

Lesson 3 • Divisions and Compatibility Groups

Explains subdivisions within classes and compatibility groupings for explosives. Learners apply division criteria to narrow classification and segregation requirements.

Lesson 4 • The Nine Hazard Classes

Presents each hazard class with defining characteristics and representative examples. Understanding class boundaries enables correct initial classification decisions.

Lesson 1 • Packaging Instructions by Class

Maps each hazard class to its applicable packaging instruction codes and quantity limits. Learners locate and apply the correct instruction for any classified item.

Lesson 2 • Special Packaging Provisions

Addresses unique packaging requirements for lithium batteries, infectious substances, and cryogenic liquids. These provisions modify or supplement standard packaging instructions.

Lesson 3 • Packaging Inspection and Rejection

Trains learners to inspect incoming packages for damage, leakage, and marking integrity. Rejection criteria protect the supply chain from non-compliant shipments.

Lesson 4 • Packaging Performance Standards

Explains the test-based performance standards that packaging must meet before use. Learners understand why performance testing replaces prescriptive design requirements.

Lesson 1 • Lithium Battery Marking Requirements

Details the specific marks and labels required for lithium ion and lithium metal batteries. Battery shipments have unique marking rules that differ from standard class labels.

Lesson 2 • Hazard Labels and Their Specifications

Presents the standardised diamond-shaped hazard labels for each class and subsidiary risk. Learners match labels to classified goods and verify dimensional compliance.

Lesson 3 • Verification and Compliance Checking

Provides a systematic method for auditing marking and labelling completeness on finished packages. Learners apply a compliance checklist to realistic package scenarios.

Lesson 4 • Package Marking Fundamentals

Covers required text markings including proper shipping name, UN number, and consignor details. Correct marking is the first visible compliance indicator on any package.

Lesson 1 • Air Waybill Dangerous Goods Notation

Explains how dangerous goods information must appear on the air waybill. Learners align waybill entries with the shipper's declaration to avoid discrepancies.

Lesson 2 • Shipper's Declaration Overview

Introduces the shipper's declaration as the primary legal document for dangerous goods by air. Learners understand its legal weight and the consequences of inaccurate entries.

Lesson 3 • Completing the Shipper's Declaration

Walks through every field of the shipper's declaration with correct entry formats. Field-by-field accuracy prevents rejection and ensures downstream compliance.

Lesson 4 • Documentation Errors and Corrections

Identifies common documentation errors and the approved methods for correction. Learners apply error-correction protocols without invalidating the declaration.

Lesson 1 • Segregation Requirements

Explains which dangerous goods classes must be kept apart during storage and transport. Segregation prevents dangerous chemical or physical interactions between incompatible goods.

Lesson 2 • Handling Radioactive Materials

Provides specific handling, segregation, and loading rules for radioactive materials. Radioactive goods require additional distance controls not applicable to other classes.

Lesson 3 • Acceptance Inspection Process

Details the step-by-step acceptance check performed by ground handling agents. Systematic inspection catches non-compliant shipments before they enter the air cargo stream.

Lesson 4 • Loading onto Aircraft

Addresses position restrictions, quantity limits per compartment, and loading documentation. Learners apply loading rules to both passenger and cargo aircraft configurations.

Lesson 1 • Recognising a Dangerous Goods Incident

Trains learners to identify signs of dangerous goods release or package failure. Early recognition limits exposure and enables faster emergency response.

Lesson 2 • Post-Incident Investigation Basics

Introduces the investigation process following a dangerous goods incident. Learners understand evidence preservation and root cause identification principles.

Lesson 3 • Ground Emergency Response Actions

Covers immediate actions for dangerous goods incidents occurring at cargo terminals. Learners follow a prioritised response sequence to isolate, notify, and contain.

Lesson 4 • In-Flight Emergency Procedures

Addresses crew actions when dangerous goods incidents occur during flight. Learners understand the information flow between ground operations and the flight deck.

Lesson 1 • Operator Approval and Variations

Explains how operators obtain approval to carry dangerous goods and file variations. Learners understand the scope and limits of operator-specific rule modifications.

Lesson 2 • Shipper Obligations and Certification

Defines the full scope of shipper duties from classification through declaration signing. Learners evaluate shipper compliance against regulatory standards.

Lesson 3 • Training Programme Requirements

Covers mandatory training categories, recurrency intervals, and record-keeping for dangerous goods personnel. A compliant training programme is a core operator obligation.

Lesson 4 • Regulatory Updates and Change Management

Prepares learners to monitor regulatory amendments and integrate changes into operations. Proactive change management prevents compliance gaps during edition transitions.