Multimodal DOT, IATA & IMDG HAZMAT Shipping

Learn safe multimodal HAZMAT shipping with this comprehensive online training. Covers DOT, IATA, and IMO IMDG safety guidelines. Enroll now!

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Duration: 10 Hour(s)

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About

Our online Multimodal DOT, IATA & IMDG HAZMAT Shipping course is specifically designed for professionals who manage the safe transport of hazardous materials via trucks, ships, trains, and aircraft. In this program, you will learn how to properly identify, classify, mark, label, placard, and package dangerous goods in full compliance with DOT, IATA, and IMDG standards. Upon successful completion, you'll be fully equipped to tackle the unique challenges of multimodal shipping and receive a downloadable certificate immediately.

This course is ideal for logistics coordinators, hazardous materials shippers, warehouse staff, and safety managers responsible for handling dangerous goods. It’s tailored for anyone involved in the preparation, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials, ensuring strict adherence to DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations. Whether you're packing, loading, transporting, or inspecting dangerous goods across various transportation modes, this training will help you navigate the different requirements and conditions each mode presents.

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.

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

Outline

Topics Covered

Governing Bodies and Regulations 
Hazard Classes 1-3   
Hazard Classes 4-6 
Hazard Classes 7-9 
Regulations 
Communication Marking, Labeling, and Placarding 
Labeling 
Placarding 
Packing and Packaging 
DOT Exceptions - Limited and Small Quantities 
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Packing Provisions   
International Air Transport Association Packing and Packaging 
Handling, Loading, Stowage and Segregation 
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Stowage and Segregation 
Documentation 
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Transport Documents 
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Shipping Documentation 
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What You’ll Learn

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

Identify the governing bodies for multimodal shipping.  
Understand the definition of a dangerous good.  
Understand the hazard classes and the intricacies of each.  
Explain how to read the different tables and lists identifying hazardous materials and their shipping procedures.   
Understand and explain how hazards are communicated via marking, labeling, and placarding.  
Explain the stowage and segregation requirements for different modes of transportation according to regulatory agency requirements.  
Identify the different types of documentation necessary for shipping dangerous goods.

FAQs

How Can I Get a Refund for My Multimodal DOT, IATA, & IMDG HAZMAT Shipping Course?

If you decide that the course isn’t right for you, submit a refund request within 72 hours of purchase. For more details, please see our refund policy here.

How Long Can I Access My Multimodal DOT, IATA, & IMDG HAZMAT Shipping Course Materials?

Your enrollment grants you 60 days of access to all course materials and exams. This period is designed to give you enough time to complete the training. However, if you fail every attempt at the final exam, you will lose access to the course content.

What Can I Do if I Lose My Multimodal DOT, IATA, & IMDG HAZMAT Shipping Certificate?

Upon completing the course and passing the necessary exams, your certificate of completion is available for immediate printing. If you lose it, simply log into your account, go to "My Courses" on your dashboard, and locate your Completed Courses. Click on the Print or View Certificate link to open, download, and print another copy for your records or to share with your employer.