IMDG Code – Hazmat Vessel Shipments
In the U.S., the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the shipping and packaging of hazardous materials being transported in commerce between states and internationally. DOT regulations related to the transportation of hazardous materials can be found in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (or HMR), which are included in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). When hazardous materials, or “dangerous goods,” are transported on vessels on international waters, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code applies. The IMDG Code was created and is maintained by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), an agency of the UN. This interactive, online course provides an overview of regulations and procedures for the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea internationally.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the terms “hazardous materials,” “dangerous goods,” “packaging,” “package,” “limited quantities,” and several package- and packaging-related terms
- Describe the roles of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U. S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and IMDG Code
- Describe the contents of the IMDG Code, including the Dangerous Goods List (DGL), Emergency Schedules (EmS), and Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG)
- Identify common hazardous communication marks used on dangerous goods packages and containers
- Describe the shipping documents required for dangerous goods shipments
- Identify who must receive training related to the handling and transport of dangerous goods
Specs
| Course Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English |
| Compatibility | Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive |
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