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Hazardous Material Shipping (IATA)
This course will give the participants the information necessary to safety transport hazardous materials by air. Participants will learn how to correctly mark, label and pack hazardous materials for air shipping. The participant will also learn to fill out shipping papers.
This course is given in conjunction with hazardous materials shipping by ground.
Contents:
- General awareness
- Hazard classifications
- Hazardous materials table
- Shipping papers
- Performance oriented packaging and closure
- Markings
- Labels
- Placarding
- Security awareness
Target Audience:
This offering is intended for West Virginia University employees who are responsible
for shipping or receiving hazardous materials.
| Frequency Requirements | Course Length | Referenced Regulation |
|
Initial
and every 2 years |
8 Hours
|
IATA – Dangerous Goods Regulations 55th edition |