IATA 2: Marking and Labeling

  • 6 topics | 31m 59s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Marking and Labeling dangerous goods packages properly when preparing shipments for transport is essential for everyone's safety. In this course, you will be introduced to the International Air Transport Association's marking labeling requirements. It will enable you to recognize and identify dangerous goods, including packaging, preparation, and handling. It will also help you recognize the additional requirements placed on the shipper by the Department of Transportation when an alternative regulation is used. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness and familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • recognize the purpose of package specification markings
  • recognize the characteristics of package use markings
  • recognize marking requirements for shipping dangerous goods
  • distinguish between handling and hazard label types
  • recognize how to prepare an overpack for shipment
  • recognize labeling requirements for shipping dangerous goods and how to prepare overpacks

IN THIS COURSE

  • Packaging Specification Markings
    8m
  • Package Use Markings
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Marking Dangerous Goods
    3m
  • Labeling Dangerous Goods Packages
    4m
  • Overpacks
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Labeling and Preparing Packages
    4m