Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air
(IATA)
Familiarize yourself with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for the safe transport of dangerous
goods by air
Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA)
Learning from the Past
When you think about how catastrophic it can be when things go wrong on an aircraft,
even near misses can be unnerving. For example, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of
Australia reports that undeclared dangerous goods described as “laundry products” nearly
caused the loss of a passenger aircraft. These “laundry products” contained a mixture of a
hydrogen peroxide solution (an oxidizer) and about 12 kg of a sodium-based orthosilicate-
based mixture (a corrosive solid). Because the products were not labelled as dangerous
goods or marked with the correct orientation markings, the package was loaded on its
side, and the hydrogen peroxide solution leaked onto the corrosive solid. This resulted in a
fire, the heat from which caused the floor to sag. Aircraft accident investigators later
estimated that if the fire had continued for another 10–15 minutes, the aircraft could have
broken in two.
In another near miss, a shipper sent dental supplies to a colleague by air. The dental
supplies included an unmarked glass container of approximately 100 mL of mercury, a
Class 8 dangerous good that is highly corrosive to aluminum. During transport, the glass
container broke and leaked into the hold of the aircraft. If the leak had not been discovered
and cleaned up, significant weaknesses in the skin of the aircraft could have occurred.
As you can see, the identification, packaging, and labelling of dangerous goods is crucial
to the safety of all those involved in their transport. That’s why this course was created to
educate shippers on their responsibilities in ensuring the safe transport of dangerous
goods by air.
SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR (IATA)
ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

This course was built with the objective to:
● Familiarize you with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
● Teach you your responsibilities under national legislation
● Instruct you in how to prepare, offer for transport, transport, inspect, and
import a shipment of dangerous goods by air

Audience
This course is an entry level course designed for the beginner or anyone new to the
regulations related to shipping dangerous goods by air. This course is also relevant to any
individuals responsible for shipping dangerous goods, including packaging goods and
preparing shipping documentation.
Presentation
The course is presented with voice-over narration and features photographs, diagrams,
real-world examples, and exercises to enhance the educational experience.
Resources
A 76-page .pdf participant manual is available to print and reference while completing the
online course. These print materials are also available after the training is completed and
can be downloaded from your account home page. Your participant manual contains all
slides presented in the course for your reference during and after taking the course. The
print materials also contain all exercises contained in the course for you to complete as
you follow along.
In addition to the print materials provided, it is recommended that students have or
purchase a copy of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations before taking this course, as
references are made to its various sections throughout.
Buy Now $224.95
Complete Course List
SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR (IATA) ONLINE
COURSE TOPICS
The information in this course is presented in six parts:
● Introduction
● Identification
● Packaging
● Marking & Labelling
● Documentation, Placarding, Loading, and Reporting
● Limitations & Exceptions

The course covers the following topics:
Federal and International Regulations
It is crucial for shippers to understand the importance of dangerous goods regulations and
how they apply to the transport of dangerous goods. This course covers some of these
regulations, including the UN Recommendation, TDG Regulations, US DOT Reg. 49 CFR,
IMDG Code, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and more.
Use of the IATA Book
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations book helps shippers ensure their shipments are
made safely and on time. The course covers the contents of the book—including its
sections, appendices, index, and checklists—and the symbols used throughout the book.
Operator and State Variations
Some operators (airlines) and states (countries) have filed variations to the IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations. This course addresses these variations and how to ensure
you are familiar with these additional restrictions before shipping dangerous goods.
Classification of Dangerous Goods
Proper classification is the first step in achieving compliance with the IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations, and shippers must properly identify/classify their dangerous goods in
order to fulfill any other requirements, such as packaging, marking and labelling,
documentation, and placarding. This course covers identification numbers, shipping
names, hazard classes, and packing groups and how these are used to classify
dangerous goods.
Using the Dangerous Goods List
The Dangerous Goods List is included in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to assist
in identifying and classifying hazardous products being offered for transported or
transported. This course gives an in-depth look at the contents of each column contained
within the Dangerous Goods List.
Packaging Requirements
If dangerous goods are to be shipped safely, shippers must select the appropriate
packaging according to both the nature of the dangerous good itself and the means of
transportation. This course covers the different types of packaging, responsibilities when
assembling packaging, general requirements for packaging, and UN specification
packaging.
Selecting a Packing Instruction

Packing instructions are important to ensure dangerous goods are packaged properly and
can be shipped. This course teaches you how to identify the packing instructions for your
dangerous goods, where to find the instructions, how to follow them, and the differences in
packaging instructions for cargo or passenger aircraft.
Overpacks
Overpacks are often used to help make shipping of dangerous goods easier. This course
covers the definition of and requirements for overpacks.
Marking and Labelling
Once a package has been selected and properly assembled, it must be marked and
labelled to help identify its contents and any associated hazards. This course covers the
differences between marks and labels, marking requirements, labelling requirements, and
the shipper’s responsibilities as they pertain to marking and labelling.
Shipping Documents
Proper documentation is required so that everyone involved in the shipping of dangerous
goods can be prepared for what they will be handling and the hazards involved. This
course covers the basic information required on each shipping document.
Placard Requirements
Many shipments, according to national regulations, require that placards are displayed on
vehicles or the containers carrying the dangerous goods. This course covers what you
need to know to ensure your shipment is properly placarded for when it touches down.
Loading
Loading and proper stowage of dangerous goods is essential to minimizing the hazards
associated with transport. This course covers the requirements for inspecting loads and
segregating incompatible dangerous goods.
Accidental Releases and Reporting
In the event of an incident involving dangerous goods, such as the accidental spill or
release of a hazardous product, the incident must be communicated properly. This course
introduces you to the reporting requirements under IATA.
Limitations and exceptions
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations contain many limitations and exceptions for
shipping dangerous goods by air. This course covers excepted and limited quantities,

consumer commodities, and other substances that require exemptions (such as dry ice)
and how to package, label, document, and ship them properly.
Buy Now $224.95
Complete Course List
I-CAB Approved
This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board
(I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development
resource for I-CAB assessment participants.
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable
devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and
iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and
Windows operating systems.
Duration
Average Completion Time
Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to
finishing the course. The average completion time is 4 hours.

Testing
Knowledge Assessment
Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are
provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and
print. You can access your certificate through your online account.
Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA)
Familiarize yourself with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for the safe transport of
dangerous goods by air
Home Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA)
Learning from the Past
Buy Now $224.95
When you think about how catastrophic it can be when things go wrong on an aircraft, even
near misses can be unnerving. For example, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia
reports that undeclared dangerous goods described as “laundry products” nearly caused the
loss of a passenger aircraft. These “laundry products” contained a mixture of a hydrogen

peroxide solution (an oxidizer) and about 12 kg of a sodium-based orthosilicate-based mixture
(a corrosive solid). Because the products were not labelled as dangerous goods or marked with
the correct orientation markings, the package was loaded on its side, and the hydrogen
peroxide solution leaked onto the corrosive solid. This resulted in a fire, the heat from which
caused the floor to sag. Aircraft accident investigators later estimated that if the fire had
continued for another 10–15 minutes, the aircraft could have broken in two.
In another near miss, a shipper sent dental supplies to a colleague by air. The dental supplies
included an unmarked glass container of approximately 100 mL of mercury, a Class 8
dangerous good that is highly corrosive to aluminum. During transport, the glass container
broke and leaked into the hold of the aircraft. If the leak had not been discovered and cleaned
up, significant weaknesses in the skin of the aircraft could have occurred.
As you can see, the identification, packaging, and labelling of dangerous goods is crucial to the
safety of all those involved in their transport. That’s why this course was created to educate
shippers on their responsibilities in ensuring the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.
SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR (IATA) ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
This course was built with the objective to:
Familiarize you with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Teach you your responsibilities under national legislation
Instruct you in how to prepare, offer for transport, transport, inspect, and import a shipment of
dangerous goods by air
Audience
This course is an entry level course designed for the beginner or anyone new to the regulations
related to shipping dangerous goods by air. This course is also relevant to any individuals
responsible for shipping dangerous goods, including packaging goods and preparing shipping
documentation.
Presentation
The course is presented with voice-over narration and features photographs, diagrams, real-
world examples, and exercises to enhance the educational experience.
Resources
A 76-page .pdf participant manual is available to print and reference while completing the online
course. These print materials are also available after the training is completed and can be

downloaded from your account home page. Your participant manual contains all slides
presented in the course for your reference during and after taking the course. The print
materials also contain all exercises contained in the course for you to complete as you follow
along.
In addition to the print materials provided, it is recommended that students have or purchase a
copy of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations before taking this course, as references are
made to its various sections throughout.
Buy Now $224.95
Complete Course List
SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR (IATA) ONLINE COURSE TOPICS
The information in this course is presented in six parts:
Introduction
Identification
Packaging
Marking & Labelling
Documentation, Placarding, Loading, and Reporting
Limitations & Exceptions
The course covers the following topics:
Federal and International Regulations
It is crucial for shippers to understand the importance of dangerous goods regulations and how
they apply to the transport of dangerous goods. This course covers some of these regulations,
including the UN Recommendation, TDG Regulations, US DOT Reg. 49 CFR, IMDG Code,
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and more.
Use of the IATA Book
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations book helps shippers ensure their shipments are made
safely and on time. The course covers the contents of the book—including its sections,
appendices, index, and checklists—and the symbols used throughout the book.
Operator and State Variations
Some operators (airlines) and states (countries) have filed variations to the IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations. This course addresses these variations and how to ensure you are familiar
with these additional restrictions before shipping dangerous goods.
Classification of Dangerous Goods

Proper classification is the first step in achieving compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations, and shippers must properly identify/classify their dangerous goods in order to fulfill
any other requirements, such as packaging, marking and labelling, documentation, and
placarding. This course covers identification numbers, shipping names, hazard classes, and
packing groups and how these are used to classify dangerous goods.
Using the Dangerous Goods List
The Dangerous Goods List is included in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to assist in
identifying and classifying hazardous products being offered for transported or transported. This
course gives an in-depth look at the contents of each column contained within the Dangerous
Goods List.
Packaging Requirements
If dangerous goods are to be shipped safely, shippers must select the appropriate packaging
according to both the nature of the dangerous good itself and the means of transportation. This
course covers the different types of packaging, responsibilities when assembling packaging,
general requirements for packaging, and UN specification packaging.
Selecting a Packing Instruction
Packing instructions are important to ensure dangerous goods are packaged properly and can
be shipped. This course teaches you how to identify the packing instructions for your dangerous
goods, where to find the instructions, how to follow them, and the differences in packaging
instructions for cargo or passenger aircraft.
Overpacks
Overpacks are often used to help make shipping of dangerous goods easier. This course covers
the definition of and requirements for overpacks.
Marking and Labelling
Once a package has been selected and properly assembled, it must be marked and labelled to
help identify its contents and any associated hazards. This course covers the differences
between marks and labels, marking requirements, labelling requirements, and the shipper’s
responsibilities as they pertain to marking and labelling.
Shipping Documents
Proper documentation is required so that everyone involved in the shipping of dangerous goods
can be prepared for what they will be handling and the hazards involved. This course covers the
basic information required on each shipping document.

Placard Requirements
Many shipments, according to national regulations, require that placards are displayed on
vehicles or the containers carrying the dangerous goods. This course covers what you need to
know to ensure your shipment is properly placarded for when it touches down.
Loading
Loading and proper stowage of dangerous goods is essential to minimizing the hazards
associated with transport. This course covers the requirements for inspecting loads and
segregating incompatible dangerous goods.
Accidental Releases and Reporting
In the event of an incident involving dangerous goods, such as the accidental spill or release of
a hazardous product, the incident must be communicated properly. This course introduces you
to the reporting requirements under IATA.
Limitations and exceptions
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations contain many limitations and exceptions for shipping
dangerous goods by air. This course covers excepted and limited quantities, consumer
commodities, and other substances that require exemptions (such as dry ice) and how to
package, label, document, and ship them properly.
Buy Now $224.95
Complete Course List
I-CAB Approved
This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-
CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource
for I-CAB assessment participants.
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable
devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as
well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows
operating systems.
Duration
Average Completion Time
Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to
finishing the course. The average completion time is 4 hours.

Testing
Knowledge Assessment
Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are
provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print.
You can access your certificate through your online account.