IMDG 1-Day Recurrent Dangerous Goods Training Introduction

This one-day refresher course provides students with the basic skills needed to prepare, offer and accept shipments of dangerous goods by vessel transport. The course gives students the knowledge and background necessary to satisfy recurrent regulatory requirements for training in hazmat transportation based on the
IMDG Code and
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (for United States purposes).
This course is designed for basic shippers, freight forwarders, third party logistics entities, carriers and freight brokers.
Course Syllabus
Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall have satisfied training requirements for recurrent dangerous goods training in accordance with
IMDG Code 1.3.1.4,
1.4 and
49 CFR §172.704 and shipping dangerous goods by vessel transport:
- Regulatory applicability - IMO and IMDG background and jurisdiction, key definitions and the structure of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
- Classification and Identification - IMDG Code class hazard definitions, use of IMDG Code Dangerous Goods List / Special Provisions and selection of the most correct proper shipping name
- Packaging - Use of IMDG Code packing instructions, packaging limitations, specification packaging requirements and selecting the correct package
- Marking, Labeling and Placards - Marking specification and proper application, identification and use of correct hazard and handling labels, application of placarding requirements
- Vessel Consignment (Segregation and Documentation) - Understanding shipboard segregation requirements, requirements for completing dangerous goods transport document and container / vehicle packing certificate
Course Information
Students will attend a comprehensive one-day, instructor-led training seminar to become refreshed and reinforce existing knowledge about the IMDG Code regulations, how its used and how it applies to shore-based personnel involved in transporting dangerous goods. Students will answer review questions after each section of training, followed by a final examination summarizing all of the topics discussed throughout the training course.
Students will utilize a special Bureau of Dangerous Goods training workbook throughout the course, referencing and summarizing the IMDG Code regulations. Students will also use the IMDG Code in simulated examples to further their understanding of the structure and sections of the IMDG Code regarding dangerous goods transportation.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a training certificate that satisfies
IMDG Code 1.3.1.4 and
49 CFR §172.704(d) for training record retention purposes.