North America

• According to United States’ 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, and IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations all persons handling dangerous goods must be trained.
  
  
• Current maximum fine per offense imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration is $50,000 per violation.
  
  
• The FAA has increased the amount of inspections at shipper’s facilities considerably.

Please contact World Courier Training (North America) for information on organizing specifically tailored on-site training courses or tele-training courses in the United States or Canada. Or you can contact us toll free at 1-866-295-8168.

Useful Websites

PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety

Title 49 - Transportation(to access 49 CFR regulations)

Free Hazmat Publications