Dangerous Goods by Air Training

Target Audience

All personnel designated as a Helicopter Landing officer or Helicopter Deck Assistant on offshore installations and/or vessels.

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisites for this training course

Content

• Introduction as to why delegates are taking the course
• Introduction to the UN Classification system, including hazard and handling labels
• General philosophy, including introduction to the IATA/ICAO Regulations
• Training and responsibilities
• Hidden dangerous goods
• Dangerous goods list
• Packing instructions
• UN approved packaging, including UN spec codes
• Package marking and labelling, including 'OVERPACKS' and Limited Quantities
• Documentation, to include Shippers Declaration, acceptance check list and NOTOC
• The storage, loading and segregation of Dangerous Goods
• Notifying onward destinations about incoming Dangerous Goods
• Accident and incident procedures

Objectives

To provide delegates with a general awareness and an insight into rolls and responsibilities from being able to recognise the UN classification system, through to accident and incident procedures, as stated in the course content. Participants should demonstrate an understanding of the IATA and ICAO regulations.

Admission Requirements

Participants must have a valid medical certificate and valid photo ID

Revalidation

Every two years