By the end of this course the trainees should be able to:

• Define dangerous goods;
• Describe the origin of the current Regulations;
• Identify the classes of dangerous goods;
• Be knowledgeable of the special
• Provisions for passengers and crew;
• Look for hidden hazards in baggage;
• Recognize/identify the hazard/handling labels applicable to dangerous goods;
• Be aware of the requirement to report incidents/accidents and mis-declarations involving dangerous goods ; and
• Apply the appropriate emergency procedures action as per emergency response matrix.

Module 1 – Applicability

• General Philosophy
• Definition of Dangerous Goods
• Legal basis
• Shipper's Responsibility
• Operator's Responsibility
• Training Requirements
• Dangerous Goods Security Training
• Passenger Information
• Review Questions

Module  2 – Limitations

• Acceptable Dangerous Goods
• Forbidden Dangerous Goods
• Recognition Of Hidden Dangerous Goods
• Dangerous Goods Carried By Passengers And Crew
• Dangerous Goods Permitted in Passenger Baggage
• Dangerous Goods In Operator's Property
• Review Questions

Module 3- Classification

• General Principles
• Review Questions

Module 4- Marking and Labeling

• General
• Marking
• Labelling
• Review Questions

Module 5 – Dangerous Goods Emergency Response

• Introduction
• General Procedures for Passenger Handling and Security Screening Personnel
• General Procedures for Cabin Crew
• Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Chart
• Contaminated Cargo or Baggage Handling

• Passenger Handling Personnel

• Good Command of English Language