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Ensuring the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods
Transporting dangerous goods requires rigorous preparation at every stage. Identify responsibilities, essential information and precautions to organise operations effectively. Build a clear basis for coordinating everyone involved within the applicable framework.
- Duration
- 3 days 21 hours
- Code
- TRAN-009-FR Code
Presentation
Dangerous goods transport safety covers all measures taken to move products safely from their point of departure to their destination. This requires compliance with strict standards, regulations and safety practices to minimise the associated hazards.
This course provides the technical knowledge to understand different types of dangerous goods, their associated risks and the appropriate safety measures during transport. It is open to transport and logistics professionals involved directly or indirectly in the supply chain and handling of dangerous goods.
The 3-day programme comprises 5 modules, each supported by practical case studies. At the end of the course, a multiple-choice assessment tests your learning.
Objectives
Target competency:
- Implement appropriate preventive and remedial measures for different hazard and risk classes.
Learning objectives:
- Apply the different regulations governing dangerous goods.
- Address documentation and pictogram requirements for dangerous goods.
- Classify and recognise dangerous goods.
- Comply with dangerous goods packaging and storage standards.
- Comply with dangerous goods storage standards.
- Handle dangerous goods correctly.
- Comply with standards for dangerous goods transport by air, sea and land.
- Implement appropriate remedial measures following an accident.
Program
Understanding applicable transport regulations
- The regulatory gap for dangerous goods transport within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU/UEMOA).
- Identifying and explaining risks associated with dangerous goods, including flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive and radioactive substances:
- Road transport rules under the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR 2020).
- International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for dangerous goods transported by air.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations for dangerous goods transported by sea.
- Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID).
- Regulations and procedures for transporting and storing highly dangerous substances by sea and road, using cyanide as a case example.
Practical work:
- Cyanide case study.
Classifying and identifying dangerous goods
- Physical and chemical properties of dangerous goods.
- Hazard pictograms.
- UN numbers for dangerous goods.
- Understanding the 9 dangerous goods classes and the precautions for each:
- Class 1: explosive substances and articles.
- Class 2: gases.
- Class 3: flammable liquids.
- Class 4.1: flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.
- Class 4.2: substances liable to spontaneous combustion.
- Class 4.3: substances that emit flammable gases on contact with water.
- Class 5.1: oxidising substances.
- Class 5.2: organic peroxides.
- Class 6.1: toxic substances.
- Class 6.2: infectious substances.
- Class 7: radioactive material.
- Class 8: corrosive substances.
- Class 9: miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Practical work:
- Case study.
Implementing appropriate preventive measures
- Information to include in onboard documents.
- Packaging and labelling in accordance with applicable standards.
- Marking and placarding in accordance with applicable standards.
- Using mandatory safety equipment.
- Classifying stored products according to their nature.
Practical work:
- Case study.
Maintaining safety during transport
- General safety rules for dangerous goods transport by air, sea, rail and road.
- Precautions and rules for loading, securing, storing and unloading.
- Driving and parking rules for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
- Packaging and storage requirements.
Responding to incidents and accidents
- The obligations of the different parties involved.
- Classification of offences and applicable penalties.
- Emergency measures following an accident.
- Measures appropriate to the type of fire, the situation and the equipment available.
Practical work:
- Case study.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- Anyone working in a supply chain who handles dangerous goods.
- Inventory managers in warehouses and logistics platforms.
- Material handlers.
- Air transport operations and freight technicians.
- Technicians responsible for managing dangerous substances in industry.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisite applies to this dangerous goods transport course:
- Knowledge of basic rules and procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Case study
Course highlights
Comprehensive theoretical training supported by practical case studies, multiple-choice assessments and experience sharing.
Dates and sessions
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