Dangerous Goods Compliance Manager™
Satisfy DOT, IATA, and IMDG training requirements for shipping dangerous goods by ground, air, and ocean. Gain the practical skills to classify, package, document, and offer hazardous materials and dangerous goods for transportation with confidence.
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Upcoming Course Dates
The Dangerous Goods Compliance Manager is offered in our Annapolis (MD) training facility and online via live virtual attendance. The course runs four days at $1,400 per student. Discounts are available for early registration, groups of three or more, government employees, students, and veterans. Corporate partnership discounts are also available. Browse upcoming dates below and register early - early bird pricing and seats are limited.
Course Description
Anyone who classifies, packages, marks, labels, prepares shipping papers for, or offers hazardous materials or dangerous goods for transportation is a “hazmat employee” under federal law—and must be trained. This includes anyone who signs hazardous waste manifests. Non-compliance exposes your organization to civil penalties of up to $60,000 per violation and potential criminal liability.
The Dangerous Goods Compliance Manager satisfies the training requirements of 49 CFR Subpart H for ground shipments, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air, and the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code for ocean. The course covers initial and recurrent training requirements and includes an optional lithium battery transportation module.
The presenter walks students through how to read, interpret, and apply the regulations to real-world shipping scenarios. Students work through case studies highlighting the methods, exceptions, and documentation requirements specific to each mode. You will leave with actionable knowledge and the tools to prepare compliant shipments and minimize regulatory risk.
Topics Covered
The Dangerous Goods Compliance Manager covers regulatory requirements and shipping processes for ground, air, and ocean in focused training modules, each addressing regulatory intent, applicability, specific compliance requirements, and practical procedures.
- Training requirements (49 CFR Subpart H)
- Hazard classification system, classes, and divisions
- Hazard labels and placards
- UN packaging specifications
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
- Hazardous substances and marine pollutants
- Highway hazmat segregation
- IATA applicability and limitations
- IATA Dangerous Goods List
- Marking and labeling for air transportation
- Air overpacks and segregation
- State and operator variations
- IMDG applicability
- Packaging, marking, labeling, and placarding for ocean
- Ocean segregation and exceptions
- Lithium battery applicability and definitions
- Lithium battery classification
- Lithium battery exceptions
You Will Receive
Every participant leaves the Dangerous Goods Compliance Manager with a comprehensive set of materials to support ongoing compliance. These resources are designed for immediate, practical use when you return to your organization, providing a lasting reference well beyond the course itself.
Printed Materials
Binder of presentation materials for later reference
Reference Materials
Electronic copies of key reference materials
Notes
Your notes from class discussions
Printed Certificate
Certificate of accomplishment to display and share
Presenters
All Aarcher Institute presenters are exclusive and present Aarcher Institute proprietary course content.
The Dangerous Goods Compliance Manager is presented by a Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) with extensive hands-on experience in multi-modal dangerous goods transportation, regulatory compliance, and hazmat employee training. The Aarcher Institute adheres to strict presenter selection and approval procedures, choosing only highly qualified, practicing professionals based on their regulatory knowledge, relevant perspectives, practical experience, professionalism, and demonstrated training ability.
Kenneth Hoppe
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