IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel – 7.2 (former CAT. 7)

Cargo handling & logistics · Dangerous goods · Classroom · Certificate: Aviato Academy

Target Audience

All employees who handle Dangerous Goods destined for air shipment.

Objectives

Certain regulations must be followed so that dangerous goods shipped by air do not endanger aircraft, passengers or crew. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel training course outlines the regulations for shipping dangerous goods by air. This involves regulations related to labelling, packing and storage.

Course content

• Identifying and classifying Dangerous Goods
• Recognising and identifying Dangerous Goods labels and package specification markings
• Becoming familiar with the Shipper’s Declaration and other relevant documentation
• Knowing the allowances for Dangerous Goods stored in baggage belonging to passengers and crew
• Being aware of the Dangerous Goods emergency response procedures