World Courier is pleased to offer these exclusive trainings dedicated to a crucial topic within the logistics industry: shipping dangerous goods. This unique opportunity is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle and ship dangerous goods safely.
What will you learn?
Our comprehensive course aims to:
- Provide a thorough understanding of rules and regulations concerning air transportation of dangerous goods, focusing on biological and infectious substances, genetically modified micro-organisms, and dry ice.
- Enable participants to operate safely within the regulatory framework for shipping dangerous goods.
- Assess participant understanding through a final exam. Successful attendees will receive a certificate validating their competency in handling and shipping dangerous goods.
Who should attend?
The training is required for employees in the biopharma industry, such as scientists, pharmacists, study staff, and all colleagues involved in international biological sample transports with dry ice. If that’s you, then this virtual training is tailor-made for you.
Course details
Our exclusive Dangerous Goods training course focuses specifically on pharmaceutical class 6.2 (infectious substances) and class 9 (dry ice) substances as identified under the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) current Dangerous Goods Regulations directive. The course material has been meticulously designed considering biopharmaceutical professionals transporting clinical trial patient specimens and other regulated biological materials.
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Training format
Our trainings are held and approved either in person or virtually. To see our upcoming trainings, please visit our events page.
Alternatively, we offer on-demand training in regions with significant demand. Please enquire to find out more.
Dangerous goods FAQs
Q: Can dangerous goods be transported by air?
A: Yes, dangerous goods can be transported by air, but they are subject to specific rules and regulations. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety of all involved in their transport. Our training course provides a thorough understanding of these rules as they pertain to the air transportation of dangerous goods, specifically focusing on diagnostic, biological, infectious substances, and shipments using dry ice. It is essential that anyone involved in the packing and shipping of these materials be properly trained to operate safely within this regulatory framework.
Q: How much does dangerous goods training cost?
A: Prices vary based on location and format of training. Please inquire to know more.
Q: Is dry ice a dangerous good?
A: Yes, dry ice is considered a dangerous good. It falls under class 9 of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) current Dangerous Goods Regulations directive due to its properties as a refrigerant and the potential risks it can pose during transport. Proper training, like our Dangerous Goods virtual training course, is essential for safely handling and shipping dry ice.
Q: Will I receive a recognized certification in dangerous goods handling?
A: Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate from World Courier. This certificate validates your competency in handling and shipping dangerous goods, including class 6.2 (infectious substances) and class 9 (dry ice) substances as identified under the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations directive. It is recognized within the industry and asserts that you have been trained to operate safely within the current regulatory framework for shipping dangerous goods.
