Description
Who should take this course? Companies who need to meet the General Awareness, Safety and Function Specific Training requirements of the DOT and IATA and ONLY ship items classified as Dry Ice or Liquid Nitrogen, either under DOT or IATA/ICAO (ground and air shipments). This course may be taken by those needing Initial or Recurrent training.
- Warehouse workers who package shipments and mark and label boxes
- Shipping personnel who complete and sign the shipping papers
- Truck drivers who only handle dry ice
- Management personnel responsible for determining compliance
- Anyone else who meets the definition of a "hazmat employee" and who needs training ONLY because they are shipping dry ice.
Please Note: Prepayment is required for online training. Login credentials are released upon payment.
Prerequisites: None.
Training Valid For: 24 months (IATA) and 3 years (49 CFR)
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Topics Covered
This course includes:
Shippers' requirements for preparing a shipment with dry ice or liquid nitrogen.
Course includes General Awareness, Safety and Security Awareness Training.
Required Materials
- Student Workbook
A downloadable workbook is available within the course (optional).
- Regulations
Current editions of 49 CFR and IATA regulations are recommended but not required. Students must provide their own copies, as they are not included with the course. Copies are available from our recommended suppliers .
- Exam
An exam concludes the course. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Recommended Supplies
Sticky notes, pens, a highlighter, and note paper.
Location
Online from your desk.
- Complete your training from your desk or any convenient location with an internet connection.
Course Duration
Time Required:
- Estimated completion time: 1-3 hours.
- You have 3 months from the date of payment to complete the course.
- A one-time extension may be purchased if additional time is needed.
Additional Required Training
Depending on your job functions, additional training may be required:
- Function Specific Training - If you ship anything other than dry ice you will need additional 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.
Benefits
Benefits of Online Training:
- Train on a schedule that is convenient for you.
- Complete training, when and where you want using your computer, laptop, iPad, etc.
- Saves time and money on travel.
- Programs are designed to meet your product, shipping and training needs.
- 3 month time period to complete your training.
- All DGI online programs can be taken as Intial or Recurrent training.
