Dangerous Goods - Cat. 8
(Handling, Storage, Loading of Cargo/Mail/Baggage)

Level

Initial training, Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Operator's and ground handling agent's staff involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail and baggage.

Objectives

Acquire or update the regulatory DG knowledge related to the activities of agents in charge of the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail and baggage.

Contents

Theoretical

  • Content fully adapted to the staff's category concerned:
  • Purpose of the DG Regulations and general principles.
  • Applicability.
  • Limitations
  • Classification.
  • Identification.
  • Packing
  • Marking and Labelling.
  • Documentation.
  • Handling and Emergency Procedures.
  • Radioactive Material (Awareness, radiation hazards and precautions).
Training based on current DGR IATA (Dangerous Goods Regulations).

Duration indicative basis

4 hrs.

Prerequisites

For recurrent training: initial training Dangerous Goods-Category 8 completed less than two years old.

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Written validation final test (minimum 80% pass mark required).

Validity

Maximum 2 years (IATA / Dangerous Goods Regulations). Recurrent training must be provided within 24 months of previous training to ensure knowledge is current.

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