Dangerous Goods Training

Time & Location

05 Nov 2024, 13:00 – 16:00

Online Training

Registration deadline: 04/11/2024

About the event

Contact Name: International Team

Contact Email: international@gmchamber.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 0161 393 4314

Greater Manchester Chamber, in partnership with the Northeast Chamber, presents an overview of Dangerous Goods and the international shipping process. Enhance your understanding of dangerous goods regulations with our half-day training course. Suitable for anyone involved in handling, storing, or transporting hazardous materials, this course aims to prevent accidents and avoid costly fines.

Key Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• What are Dangerous Goods: Understand the definition and classification of dangerous goods.
• Modal Regulations: Learn about the regulations for transporting dangerous goods by various modes of transport.
• Regulatory Intersections: Explore how dangerous goods regulations intersect with health and safety regulations.
• The Nine Classes: Get acquainted with the nine classes of dangerous goods.
• UN Numbers and Proper Shipping Names: Learn the importance of UN numbers and proper shipping names.
• Role of SDS: Understand the role of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the transport of dangerous goods.
• UN Specification Packaging: Learn about the requirements for UN specification packaging.
• Dangerous Goods Transport Documents: Interpret and understand the necessary transport documents for dangerous goods.
• Product-Specific Requirements: Deep dive into your specific products, outlining key requirements for air, road, and sea transport.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone who manages, stores or transports dangerous goods.

• Shipping
• Export department - Export Managers, Export Supervisors, Clerks
• Freight Forwarders
• Customs & Logistics teams

Cancellation Terms

In case you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel your place at least 5 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to international@gmchamber.co.uk indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details. If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.