SHIPPING BATTERIES BY AIR (IATA DGR)

This course provides comprehensive training on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), with a specific focus on the complex requirements for shipping lithium batteries. It is designed for personnel involved in air cargo, freight forwarding, and logistics who handle, pack, or document dangerous goods for air transport. The program covers the fundamental principles of the IATA DGR, including classification, identification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the regulations specific to various types of batteries, ensuring full compliance and minimizing safety risks and operational disruptions.

• Apply the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods.
• Identify and classify dangerous goods according to their hazard classes, with a specific focus on different types of batteries.
• Select and use appropriate packaging, markings, and labels for air shipments.
• Prepare all required documentation, including the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
• Follow the specific packing instructions and handling procedures for lithium batteries.
• Understand the responsibilities of shippers and operators under the IATA DGR.

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284), IMDG Code (for sea transport interface), SOLAS Chapter VII (Carriage of Dangerous Goods), MARPOL Annex III (Harmful Substances in Packaged Form), UN Model Regulations (Orange Book), GHS (Globally Harmonized System), National aviation dangerous goods regulations.