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Transportation Of Dangerous Goods

 

 

Program Duration	:	5 Days
Program Date	:	18-22 March,2012
Program Location	:	Cairo, Egypt
Program Fees	:	US$ 3200/Per Person

 

 

 Program introduction:

Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Training - (TODG) Handling shipping, receiving hazardous materials training program. Is to assists employers to comply with the training requirements of The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. To instruct participants with respect to the requirements of the legislation for receiving, handling, transporting, or shipping dangerous goods. Prepare participants for emergency situations such as spills or accidents.

PROGRAM OUTLINES:

• Legislative requirements
• Key definitions and sections
• Classifications for the 9 classes of Dangerous Goods
• Safety markers, labels and placards for packages, trucks and large containers
• Documentation, bills of lading and other required information
• Requirement for hazardous waste and disposal of empty containers
• Review & discuss some site specific "dangerous goods" materials
• This program uses a combination of lecture, audiovisual material and interactive workshops to encourage participants involvement.
• Obligations of the Consignor, Carrier and Consignee
• Penalties and fines associated with non-compliance
• Packaging, labelling and placarding requirements
• Shipping documents – errors and omissions
• Proper completion of a shipping document
• The transportation of highly reactive materials and the correct use of Schedules 1, 2 & 3 for shipping information
• Training requirements for those that work with TDGA
• Major changes with clear language coming into play

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Shippers / Receivers and material handlers, both workers and supervisors, truck drivers and Joint Health And Safety Committee Members.