Dangerous Goods Training Brochure - DHL

Training SolutionsINTERNATIONAL DANGEROUS GOODSTRAINING PROGRAM FOR CUSTOMERSGet trained. Stay compliant.The U.S. Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, 49CFR Part 172, Subpart H, mandates training for individuals involved in thetransportation of dangerous goods every two years. Handling dangerousgoods requires proper training—whether you mark, label, package, prepare orsimply re-offer dangerous goods packages. DHL Express offers a comprehensivedangerous goods training course intended to provide an in-depth approach tothe dangerous goods general awareness requirements as outlined in 49CFR 172.704(a)(1).NEED TRAINING?For more information or details on how to obtain this training, contact the DHLInternational Dangerous Goods Hotline at 1-866-817-3794 (Option 2) or sendan email to dangerousgoods@dhl.com. The DHL International DangerousGoods Hotline is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EasternStandard Time.*BENEFITS• Safety: Learn how to mark, label, package,describe and prepare your dangerous goodspackages• Compliance: Meet the mandate required byU.S. Department of Transportation, Codeof Federal Regulations• Certification: Receive a certificate uponcompletion of training• Containment: Learn proper methods ofpackaging to avoid incidents• Carrier: Learn how to ship internationaldangerous goods packages with DHL Express• Cost control: Learn how to reduce shippingcosts through regulatory exceptions*Hours of operation are subject to change.

Training SolutionsTHE DHL EXPRESS PROGRAMDHL Express offers our customers a two-day comprehensiveprogram that covers all aspects of shipping dangerous goodsinternationally. The program condenses these regulations intoan easy to understand seminar. This two-day seminar coversfundamentals and important terms associated with dangerousgoods: identification, classification, packaging, marking, labelingand documentation in accordance with the International AirTransport Association (IATA) dangerous goods regulations. Thisprogram makes it convenient for your business to meet trainingmandates under law (49 CFR).This program covers a variety of topics that include but arenot limited to:Applicability:Limitations:Classification:Identification:Packaging& Labeling:Learn why dangerous goods regulations arenecessary and to whom they applyVerify if products have additional restrictions,especially States and Operators variationsIdentify substances or articles classified asdangerous goodsUnderstand dangerous goods regulations onthe IATA list and how to selectshipping criteriaLearn package terminology, requirementsand how to mark and label packagesDocumentation: Learn how to accurately complete allrequired documentationExceptions:Discover exceptions to the rules that maysave transportation costsPROGRAM AGENDA• Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.• The program begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.• Lunch will be served at noon• Each topic varies in length ranging from 30 minutesto 1.5 hours• Each module concludes by completing a brief15-minute exercise• A final examination that covers all of the moduleswill be given on the second day• Breaks will be given throughout the day as neededCOSTBased on the number of participants, location and other factors,DHL Express will provide a customized price for conductingthe training.WHAT’S INCLUDED• All classroom materials, including a manualand a current edition of IATA DangerousGoods Regulations• Morning and afternoon refreshments• A certificate, awarded upon successful completionof trainingDHL Express866-817-3794www.dhl-usa.comAircraft not operated by DHL Express (USA), Inc.© 2011 DHL Express (USA), Inc. All rights reserved. PT03644 08/11