This International Maritime Dangerous Goods Training: Understanding the Purpose of the IMDG code course provides comprehensive training on the safety measures and legal obligations involved in shipping dangerous goods by sea. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, focusing on its regulations and practical applications related to classification, packaging, vehicle packing, and vessel stowage.
The latest update, Amendment 39-18, became mandatory as of January 1, 2020, though it could be voluntarily applied starting January 1, 2019.
Although the IMDG training is primarily recommended for shore-based personnel, vessel carriers often require compliance as a condition for accepting shipments. These guidelines complement the US DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations, which mandate that Hazmat employees are trained on the relevant rules for each transport mode.
This Energy training course is essential for promoting safety for workers, the public, and the environment, as improper handling of dangerous goods can lead to significant harm. Non-compliance with the IMDG Code could result in civil penalties, rejected shipments, accidents in transit, and blacklisting of carriers. Therefore, it’s crucial for employees to obtain the necessary training and certification.
Key topics covered in this International Maritime Dangerous Goods Training: Understanding the Purpose of the IMDG code training course include:
- An introduction to the IMDG Code
- General provisions of the IMDG Code
- Dangerous goods classification and identification
- Packaging requirements
- Detailed training on package marking and labeling
- Training on CTU marking and placarding
- Documentation requirements
- Stowage requirements
This Energy training course on Dangerous Goods is designed to help participants achieve the following key objectives:
- Understand how to use the IMDG Code and complete the required dangerous goods transport documentation.
- Apply the regulations for identifying, packing, marking, labeling, and documenting dangerous goods.
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Training: Understanding the Purpose of the IMDG code training course is intended for individuals who do not have a specific role in dangerous goods transport but need a general understanding of the relevant regulations. The program is structured into the following sections:
- Overview of the course scope and objectives
- Dangerous goods transport legislation
- Classification and identification of dangerous goods
- Consignment and transport procedures
- Operational considerations during transportation
- Emergency response procedures
This Energy training course is conducted in a classroom setting. Examples and video clips will be used to aid the learning and understanding of the subject matters. Participants will also take part in group classroom exercises to reinforce their learning experience. Each participant will receive a set of course materials. There will also be pre-course as well as post-course training assessment tests.
In addition to the professional growth of employees, the organization will be better positioned to allocate resources effectively to meet and enforce the mandatory requirements outlined in the IMDG Code.
Additional benefits include:
- Compliance – Fulfillment of the mandatory training requirements outlined in the IMDG Code for all personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea.
- Cost-effectiveness – Generally a fraction of the cost of traditional classroom training and less disruptive to daily work schedules.
- Safety – Developed by experts in dangerous goods transport, ensuring high safety standards.
- Efficiency – Provides consistent training across global operations, which is especially important for corporate quality assurance programs.
- Improved understanding of hazardous chemical operations.
- Recognition of necessary safety controls and precautions specific to hazardous chemical storage.
- Adherence to safe work practices and safety control measures.
- Identification of unsafe acts or conditions in construction activities and proactive measures for correction.
- Active participation in safety programs and enhanced safety awareness across personnel.
Participants will have the opportunity to expand or enhance their understanding of chemical hazards, along with the critical safeguards and controls required for handling hazardous materials, including:
- Increased confidence when engaging in hazardous work activities.
- The ability to identify unsafe acts and conditions, and take or communicate the necessary corrective actions.
- Heightened awareness of how to ensure both personal and colleague safety.
- Enhanced ability to contribute to and participate in safety initiatives.
- Improved capacity to provide valuable feedback to the organization regarding safety conditions at a site or facility.
- Recognition from their employer for their improved safety knowledge and preparedness for future site assignments.
This Energy Dangerous Goods training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but will be particularly beneficial to:
- Cargo operations and port managers responsible for the safe transport of dangerous goods shipments
- Shippers, cargo agents, consolidators, freight forwarders and other agencies involved in the transport of dangerous goods
- Instructional designers and instructors responsible for dangerous goods training
- Freight Forwarding Agents
- Customs Clearing Agents
- Forwarding Clerks
- Sole Agents
- Free Agents
- Cargo Handlers
- Cargo Packers
- Customs officials
Day One: Introduction to Dangerous Goods
- Background and purpose of the regulations
- Training and certification
- Enforcement
- Definition of terms
- Responsibilities of shipper, carriers and receivers
- Training and Certification Requirements
- Responsibilities while having charge, care, and control of a dangerous goods shipment
Day Two: Amendment 39-18 of the Code
- Volume 1 (parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Code) contains sections on:
- General provisions, definitions and training
- Classification
- Packing and tank provisions
- Consignment procedures
- Construction and testing of packaging, IBCs, large packaging, portable tanks, MEGCs and road tank vehicles
- Transport operations
- Volume 2 contains part 3 (Dangerous Goods List, special provisions and exceptions), appendices A and B (generic and N.O.S. Proper Shipping Names, and glossary of terms) and an index.
Day Three: Classification
- 9 classes of dangerous goods
- Class Divisions
- Primary and Subsidiary Classification
- Packing Groups
- Special Divisions
- Divisions, packing groups, subsidiary classification, special provisions
- Shipping names, UN numbers
Day Four: Documentation
- Information required on all shipping documents
- Safety marking
- Location and distribution of documents
- Requirements for Shipping Documentation Information
- Empty or Residue Containing/Packaging Requirements
Day Five: Waste and Pollution
- Overview of Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Retention of documents
- Spill Reporting
- Marine pollutants
- Waste manifests/movement document
