IATA DGR Class 4 Flammable Solids

Learn to safely handle and ship flammable solids, spontaneously combustible materials, and wet-reactive substances with IATA Class 4 training.

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This course is offered in partnership with Compliance Training Online^TM, a division of 360training^TM.

Duration: 3 Hour(s)

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What's Included in This IATA DGR Class 4 Flammable Solids Training?

This online training course covers all the essentials for safely handling and transporting IATA Class 4 dangerous goods. These include flammable solids, substances that ignite spontaneously, and materials that release flammable gases when wet. You’ll learn how to identify, document, package, mark, label, handle, and load these materials according to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

The course explains the risks associated with Class 4 items, such as fire hazards, spontaneous combustion, and dangerous gas emissions. It also provides practical guidance on preventing accidents and ensuring safe shipping. Commonly transported Class 4 goods like matches, sulfur, activated carbon, and metal powders are used in everyday products, but they require special care during transport. This training equips you with the knowledge and skills to handle these materials responsibly and meet international safety standards.

If you do not have a copy, you should consider purchasing the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Manual both for reference purposes in your day to day shipping operations, and while taking this course. Specific guides are also available for Battery Shipping Regulations and other topics.

This course is offered in partnership with Compliance Training Online^TM, a 360training^TM company.

Who Needs IATA DGR Class 4 Flammable Solids Certification?

This training is required for anyone involved in the shipping, handling, or transportation of IATA Class 4 dangerous goods. This includes warehouse staff, logistics personnel, air cargo handlers, and shipping operators. If you work with products like matches, sulfur, or metal powders, this training ensures you’re compliant with regulations and prepared to handle these materials safely.

Outline

Topics Covered

Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulations
DGR Section 1 – Applicability
DGR Section 2 – Limitations
DGR Section 3 – Classification
DGR Section 4 – Identification
DGR Section 5 – Packing
DGR Section 6 – Packaging Specifications and Performance Tests
DGR Section 7 – Marking and Labeling
DGR Section 8 – Documentation
DGR Section 9 – Handling
Class 4 – Flammable Solids

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand how to use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 66th Edition.
Define common terminology related to dangerous goods.
Apply the regulations that address specific classes of dangerous goods correctly.
Describe the responsibilities of operators and shippers.
Identify and classify individual dangerous goods, including the proper shipping name.
Recognize the hazards of handling and shipping dangerous goods.
Identify the general packing requirements and specific packing instructions.
Determine if the packaging complies with the required packaging specifications and performance tests.
Identify the marking and labeling requirements.
Describe the documentation requirements for dangerous goods, including the Shipper's Declaration and the Air Waybill.
Recognize appropriate State and operator variations.
Understand how to use the acceptance checklist.

FAQs

How Can I Get a Refund for My IATA DGR Class 4 Flammable Solids Course?

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How Long Can I Access My IATA DGR Class 4 Flammable Solids Course Materials?

After enrolling with an online training provider, your course is valid for 60 days, so you can access it any time during this period to complete the training and any required exams. In addition, if you fail all attempts at the final exam, you will no longer be able to access the course.

What Can I Do if I Lose My IATA DGR Class 4 Flammable Solids Certificate?

Once you finish your course and pass any required exams, you can print your certificate of completion right away. If you misplace or lose your certificate, you can log into your training account to download or print another copy at any time. To access your certificate, log into your account and select My Courses from the training dashboard. View your Completed Courses and click the Print or View Certificate link under the course name. Your certificate of completion will open. You can print or download the certificate for your records or share with your employer.