IMDG 3: Packaging, Marking, Labeling, Placarding, and Documentation


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is the recognized code of practice for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea. Manufacturers, packagers, shippers, stowers, carriers, and others involved throughout the supply chain must adhere to the provisions in the IMDG Code when dealing with cargo to be transported all or in part by ship. This course will familiarize learners with the IMDG Code and its requirements and regulations for packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and documenting dangerous goods for transport by sea. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology.

Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All personnel involved in the packaging, preparation, and handling of dangerous goods for marine transportation

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.8

Lesson Objectives

IMDG 3: Packaging, Marking, Labeling, Placarding, and Documentation

  • IMDG 3: Packaging, Marking, Labeling, Placarding, and Documentation
  • identify general provisions related to packing dangerous goods
  • determine the proper packing instructions and provisions for a dangerous good in the IMDG Code
  • identify the provisions that apply to the use of remanufactured, reconditioned, repaired, or routinely maintained packagings for shipping dangerous goods
  • Knowledge Check: Packaging Provisions
  • recognize the characteristics of different types of tanks and containers
  • recognize provisions when using intermediate bulk containers
  • recognize when goods may be transported in a portable tank or bulk container without approval from a competent authority
  • Knowledge Check: Using Containers
  • recognize the general shipping provisions of the IMDG Code that are applicable to different types of packaging
  • identify packages that are properly marked and labeled in accordance with the IMDG Code
  • Knowledge Check: Shipping Procedures
  • recognize the characteristics of a cargo transport unit as defined in the IMDG Code
  • recognize the IMDG placarding requirements
  • recognize the proper markings for a CTU
  • Knowledge Check: Cargo Transport Units
  • identify the components of a basic shipping description
  • identify the primary purpose of using transport documentation
  • recognize the additional information that may be needed for a shipping description
  • Knowledge Check: Shipping Descriptions
  • identify the information that belongs in the key sections of a transport document
  • recognize the other information that is required in the transport document
  • Knowledge Check: Transport Documentation
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f67_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone