For shipments using Ocean (vessel) Transportation. Fulfills US DOT and International Law Training Requirements.

IMDG Training is required for any hazmat employee who needs to understand how to use the IMDG Code. This includes: Shipping personnel who prepare and sign the shipping papers for ocean transport, Personnel responsible for classifying hazardous product, Anyone else who meets the definition of a "hazmat employee" and who needs to understand how to read and interpret the IMDG Code.

The 1-Day Recurrent course is for Shippers who prepare dangerous goods shipments for ocean transit using the IMDG regulations, and who have had previous IMDG training within the previous 3 years. Topics covered include a review of the the 3-Day initial class with an emphasis on updates and changes. Recurrent training is required every 3 years for IMDG. Recurrent students, please take the IMDG pretest.

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Materials Required: Current edition of the IMDG Code is required for this session. If you need a current copy, we suggest purchasing one from DG Supply at 800-347-7879 or on their web site. Mention coupon code: DGIS10 to get the DGI rate. Students will be emailed the class workbook which they will download and print; we suggest putting it in a three ring binder.

Recommended supplies: Sticky notes, pens, highlighter, notepaper.

Webinar Hours: 11am until 5-7pm. Sign-in begins 15 minutes prior to class start time. Class times are Eastern Standard Time - please adjust according to your time zone.

Please note: The registration period for enrolling in public webinars closes 1 business day prior to the start of class.

Classroom training may be more suited for you, if:

• You do not use the IMDG Regulations on a regular basis

Are any additional training courses required?

• Hazmat Security Awareness Training (SAT) - In the United States this additional training is required. DGI offers free SAT on our website.
• Function Specific Training - Ultimately (in the United States) your employer has final responsibility for determining if a hazmat employee is properly trained for their particular job function. Since there is a potential for limitless types of job functions as determined by an individual employer, we as your training provider can only suggest what types of additional training might be required.
• We recommend that persons shipping the following substance get additional training:
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Toxic Gases (additional DOT requirements)
  • Toxic Inhalation Hazard
  • Packaging of Explosives (additional DOT requirements)

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