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AIMS:

To provide participants with essential knowledge for the safe and compliant transport of hazardous materials by sea.

  • To familiarise learners with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and the 49 CFR (U.S.) regulations, including their interrelation.
  • To promote understanding of classification, packaging, documentation, labelling, and emergency procedures for dangerous goods.
  • To enhance awareness of the risks associated with hazardous materials and how to mitigate them effectively.
  • To ensure participants are competent in handling, stowing, and segregating hazardous cargo in accordance with international standards.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and use of the IMDG Code.
  • Identify and classify hazardous materials based on UN hazard classes.
  • Interpret and apply the Dangerous Goods List and provisions for limited quantities.
  • Understand marking, labelling, and placarding requirements.
  • Comprehend packing instructions and tank provisions.
  • Complete a Dangerous Goods Declaration and Container Packing Certificate.
  • Apply proper stowage, segregation, and handling practices for dangerous goods.
  • Relate IMDG Code requirements to 49 CFR regulations.
  • Respond to emergencies using IMDG Code emergency response guidance.
  • Recognise the importance of medical first aid and crew safety in HAZMAT scenarios.

COURSE CONTENT:

  1. Construction and use of the IMDG code
  2. Hazard classification based on UN criteria
  3. Dangerous Goods List and Limited Quantities Expectation
  4. Packing and Tank Provisions
  5. Consignment Procedures
  6. Dangerous Goods Declaration and Container Packing Certificate
  7. Transport Operations, Stowage, Segregation and Container Packing
  8. Emergency Response and Medical First Aid
  9. Understanding 49 CFR (US) and the IMDG Code
  10. Relationship between 49 CFR (US) and the IMDG Code
Course Duration: 1 Day
Skill Level: Intermediate
Modules: 10
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