HMW-150 Preparing Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods for Transportation by Multiple Modes – Initial Training

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Dates	Courses	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate
Sept. 28 - October 2, 2020 Optimized for Eastern and Central Time Zones	HMW-150 Multi-Modal Initial register	$1145	$1295
October 26 - 30, 2020 Optimized for Eastern and Central Time Zones	HMW-150 Multi-Modal Initial register	$1145	$1295
December 7 - 11, 2020 Optimized for Mountain and Pacific Time Zones	HMW-150 Multi-Modal Initial register	$1145	$1295

Meets applicable requirements for initial and recurrent training.

This 5-day introductory-level course covers the basic skills needed to prepare, offer, and accept shipments of hazardous materials by ground, air, and water. HMW-150 capitalizes on the harmonization between the three different codes to combine three separate courses into one 5-day session, reducing training time and cost. Instruction will focus on non-bulk packages.

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Regulations Covered	HMR, DGR and IMDG Code
Note:	"HMR" means U.S. DOT's (49 CFR) Hazardous Materials Regulations "DGR" means IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations "IMDG Code" means IMO's International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Prerequisite:	None
Materials Provided by DGAC:	A Copy of the HMR A Course Textbook Various handouts including a compliance guide/checklist
Materials Provided by the Student:	DGR and IMDG Code A limited number of "loaner" DGRs and IMDG Codes may be available from DGAC for your use during the course.
Class hours:	Varies According to Time Zone: (You may sign up for either webinar regardless of your time zone) HMW-150 Optimized for Eastern and Central Time Zones 9 AM – 6 PM Eastern Time Daily 8 AM – 5 PM Central Time Daily 7 AM – 4 PM Mountain Time Daily 6 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time Daily HMW-150 Optimized for Mountain and Pacific Time Zones 11 AM – 8 PM Eastern Time Daily 10 AM – 7 PM Central Time Daily 9 AM – 6 PM Mountain Time Daily 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Time Daily Note: There will be a one-hour lunch break after approximately four hours of class time each day. Breaks will be taken during morning and afternoon sessions.
Material Covered:	Discussion of the Relationship Between the Requirements of the US DOT, ICAO and IATA, and IMO DOT Authorization to Use the International Standards for Air and Water Shipments within the United States Organization and Structure of the HMR, DGR and IMDG Code Classification of Hazardous Materials in Each Code Hazard Classes/Divisions Packing Groups UN/NA/ID numbers as appropriate Precedence of Hazards for Multiple-Class Materials Proper Shipping Name Selection Technical Names Hazardous Substances Marine Pollutants Materials Toxic by Inhalation (TIH Materials) Use of the Various "Tables" in each Code: 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Table IATA DGR List of Dangerous Goods IMDG Code Index and Dangerous Goods List Distinction Between Cargo Aircraft Only and Passenger Aircraft Shipments Special Provisions Packaging Selection in Each Code Marking and Labeling in Each Code Shipping Paper Requirements in Each Code (Including discussion of unique documents such as the Air Waybill and Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, the IMO Dangerous Good Declaration; HM/DG Descriptions, Certifications and Signature Requirements) HMR and IMDG Code Placarding Requirements Container Packing Certificate Transporting Air Shipments to and from Airports Transporting Vessel Shipments to and from Ports