IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel – 7.2 (E-learning)

Cargo handling & logistics · Dangerous goods · E-learning · Certificate: Aviato Academy

Target Audience

• Freight forwarder staff involved in the handling, processing, and accepting goods presented as general cargo
• Operator and ground handling agent staff involved in handling, processing, and accepting goods presented as general cargo
• Airline and cargo training specialists
• Operations managers and frontline supervisors

Objectives

Certain regulations must be followed so that dangerous goods shipped by air do not endanger aircraft, passengers, or crew.

The Dangerous Goods Regulations for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel course introduces the regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods by air.

This course is for personnel processing and accepting goods presented as general cargo with a focus on preventing undeclared dangerous goods from being accepted into air transport and loaded on an aircraft. This course is aimed at freight forwarders, ground handling agents, and operators.

Course content

• Identify and classify dangerous goods
• Interpret hazard communication
• Detect hidden dangerous goods in cargo and mail
• Learn to check documentation and packages for indications of undeclared dangerous goods
• Explain the basic Emergency Response procedures