IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for Handling and Loading Personnel – 7.4

Summary

The IATA DGR 7.4 training provides personnel involved in the handling, storage, loading, and unloading of cargo with the knowledge and practical competencies required to work safely with dangerous goods.

The course introduces the fundamental principles of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and teaches participants how to recognize dangerous goods, interpret hazard information, detect hidden dangerous goods, and apply the correct procedures before and during aircraft loading.

Particular attention is given to safe cargo handling, segregation, inspection, storage, loading and unloading procedures, incident reporting, and emergency response. The training follows a competency-based training and assessment approach, focusing on the tasks and responsibilities participants perform in their operational roles.

Target Audience

Operator’s and ground handling agent’s staff involved in the handling, storage, and loading of cargo or mail and baggage (ramp staff).

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the basic principles, regulations and responsibilities related to dangerous goods by air
• Recognize, classify and identify dangerous goods and associated hazards
• Interpret dangerous goods markings, labels and hazard information
• Identify hidden dangerous goods in cargo, mail, stores and baggage
• Apply appropriate handling, storage, segregation and loading procedures
• Perform the required checks before loading cargo and Unit Load Devices (ULDs)
• Recognize damaged, leaking or improperly prepared packages
• Apply reporting and emergency procedures in case of dangerous goods incidents

Additional information

The course concludes with an examination. Minimum score of 80% requested.

This course is also available in an e-learning format.