Training List

For personnel of:

• responsible for preparation of DG consignments (Role a) (Function 7.1) &
• responsible for processing or accepting DG consignments (Role c) (Function7.3)

Training Objectives

By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Correctly understand the definition of dangerous goods, the scope and applicability for air transport in Hong Kong
• Correctly identify the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate basic understanding on dangerous goods Classification, the application of Labels, Marks, Packaging, and Documentation
• Demonstrate understanding to general limitations (including forbidden DG, potentially undeclared DG, and provisions concerning passengers and crew)
• Correctly identify appropriate emergency response in case of dangerous goods accident/incident
• Correctly determine if a particular substance or article is dangerous goods
• Correctly determine if a particular substance or article is forbidden under any circumstances
• Correctly determine class or division
• Correctly determine packing group
• Correctly determine proper shipping name and UN number
• Correctly determine if a dangerous goods shipment is forbidden unless approval or exemption is granted
• Correctly assess if special provision is applicable
• Correctly apply special provision(s)
• Correctly consider limitations (de minimis quantities, excepted quantities, limited quantities, passenger aircraft, cargo aircraft only, special provisions, dangerous goods in the mail)
• Correctly include state and operator variations into consideration
• Correctly determine if all-packed-in-one can be used
• Correctly select how dangerous goods will be shipped based on limitations and variations
• Correctly include constraints of packing instructions into consideration
• Correctly identify and follow the instructions provided by the packaging manufacturer when UN specification packaging is used
• Correctly select appropriate packaging materials (absorbent, cushioning, etc.)
• Correctly assemble package
• Correctly determine and apply applicable marks
• Correctly determine and apply applicable labels
• Correctly determine if overpack can be used
• Correctly apply marks if necessary
• Correctly apply labels if necessary
• Correctly complete the dangerous goods transport document (DGD)
• Correctly complete other transport documents (e.g. air waybill)
• Correctly include other required documentation (approvals/exemptions, etc.)
• Understand and follow procedures for document retention
• Correctly verify dangerous goods transport document (DGD)
• Correctly verify other transport documents (e.g. air waybill)
• Understand how to verify other documents such as exemptions, approvals, etc.
• Correctly verify the applicable state/operator variations
• Correctly identify and verify marks on shipment package
• Correctly identify and verify labels on shipment package
• Correctly verify the required type of packaging
• Understand the process of verifying package conditions
• Correctly verify the applicable state/operator variations
• Correctly apply and complete dangerous goods acceptance checklist
• Correctly prepare and provide shipment information for load planning
• Understand and follow procedures for document retention
• Understand the differences between dangerous goods accidents / incidents / occurrences
• Understand the correct emergency responses in case of dangerous goods accidents / incidents
• Apply the correct reporting procedures when dangerous goods accidents / incidents occur and when undeclared/ misdeclared dangerous goods are discovered

List of Competency elements that trainees will obtrain upon completion of the training

1. General awareness and safety training (including emergency response procedures)
2. Evaluate substance or article against classification criteria
3. Determine DG description
4. Review special provisions
5. Assess packing options including quantity limitations
6. Apply packing requirements
7. Apply marks and labels
8. Assess use of Overpack
9. Prepare Documentation
10. Review Documentation
11. Review packaging, marks & labels
12. Complete acceptance procedure
13. Collect safety data

Target Group:

For personnel of:

• responsible for preparation of DG consignments (Role a) (Function 7.1) &
• responsible for processing or accepting DG consignments (Role c) (Function7.3)

Duration	Delivery Mode	Language of Instruction
3 days (RDGR) or 5 days (IDGR)	Classroom	Cantonese

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