IATA TRAINING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Dangerous Goods - Answers -articles or substances which are capable of posing a
risk to health, safety, property, or the environment
Dangerous Goods Regulation - Answers -DGR
International Air Transport Association - Answers -IATA
International Civil Aviation Organization - Answers -ICAO
Classification - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, a list of articles and
substances specified by the united nations that are acceptable for air transportation
Prohibitions - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, some dangerous goods that
are to hazmat to travel by air, need certain approvals before shipping, or can only be
transported in certain aircraft
Packaging - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, the essential component for
safety transportation of dangerous goods by pair
training - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, this is essential to ensure that
the DGR is employed properly in the safe preparation and transportation of dangerous
goods
Declarations - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, dangerous goods must be
accompanied by documentation from the shipper which allows individuals to understand
the goods being shipped and how to properly handle them
Hidden Hazards - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, information relating to
not easily recognizable hazards
Accident and Incident Reporting - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, if an
accident or incident involving dangerous goods occurs it must be reported to the
relevant authorities
State of Destination - Answers -the country in the territory of which the consignment is
finally t be unloaded from an aircraft
State of Origin - Answers -the country in the territory of which the consignment is to be
first loaded on an aircraft
operator - Answers -a person, organization, or enterprise engaged in or offering to
engage in aircraft oepration
,shipper - Answers -a person, organization, or enterprise, who performs, or who is
responsible for performing, any pre transportation functions
shipper's declaration - Answers -required documentation that is prepared by the
shipper to certify that the dangerous goods being transported have been packaged,
labeled, and declared in accordance with the standard international shipping regulations
Air Waybill - Answers -a bill of lading that serves as a receipt of goods by the airline
and as contract of carriage between the shipper and the operator. It includes the terms
and condition, a description of the goods and applicable charges
6.4 trillion, 35 percent - Answers -what's the worth of goods that travel by air every
year and what percent is that of all world trade value?
Dangerous Goods Accident - Answers -an occurrence associated with and related to
the transport of dangerous goods by air which results in fatal or serious injury to a
person or major property or environmental damage
Dangerous Goods Incident - Answers -an occurrence other than a dangerous goods
accident associated with and related to the transport of dangerous goods by air, which
results in injury to person, property or environmental damage, fire, breakage, spillage,
leakage of fluid or radiation or other evidence that the integrity o the packaging as not
been maintained
14,147 - Answers -How many hazardous material incidents have there been over the
last 10 years?
Company Owned Material - Answers -COMAT
Appendix A Glossary - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: Defines terms used in the
DGR
Appendix B Nomenclature - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: defines unit of
measurement, symbols, and abbreviations along with conversion factors
Appendix C Currently Assigned Substances - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section:
Lists self-reactive substances from Division 4.1 and organic peroxides from Division 5.2
Appendix D Competent Authorities - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: lists
authorities by country responsible for dangerous goods, and those responsible for
radioactive material
Appendix E Packaging Test Facilities, Manufacturers and Suppliers - Answers -A DGR
Appendix Section: lists UN Specification packaging suppliers by country, packaging
testing facilities by country, and UN Specifications packaging
,Appendix F Related Services - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: lists publications
and training materials, electronics services, sales agents, etc.
Appendix G IATA Safety Standards Programs - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section:
Lists the IATA Dangerous Goods Boards, Dangerous Goods Training Task Force, IATA
Airline/Operator Dangerous Goods Training Validation Program, and IATA Global
Aviation Data Management
Shippers Responsibilities - Answers -Must comply with all regulations during
consignment, regulations in the state of origin, transit, and destination. If not followed
this could lead to breaching national laws
Consolidation - Answers -a consignment of multiple packages that has been originated
by more than one person each whom has made an agreement for carriage by air with
another person other than the scheduled air carrier
3 Months - Answers -How long should shippers maintain relevant documents related to
a dangerous goods consignment?
Specific Shippers Responsibilities - Answers -- provide all relevant information to all
employees/trained regarding Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Ensure all substances are properly identified/marked/documented
- Ensure that all goods are packaged in compliance with air transport requirements
Operators Responsibility - Answers -- Acceptance
- Storage
- Loading
- Inspection
- Provision of Information
- Reporting
- Retention of Records
- Training
- Must comply with Shippers Responsibilities
Information the Operators must provide to employees - Answers -- Procedures to alter
passengers that certain dangerous goods are specifically prohibited
- Action to be taken in the event of an emergency
- Details of the location and ID of cargo holds
- Maximum quantity of dry ice permitted in each compartment
- Instructions on Loading Radioactive Materials
At the time of ticket purchase - Answers -When should Operators notify passengers of
forbidden dangerous goods?
Training on DGR includes - Answers -- Shippers
- Packers
, - Freight Forwarders
- Operators
- Ground Handling Agents
- Security Screeners
- Designated Postal Workers
Every 2 Years - Answers -When must recurrent training take place?
Training Topics - Answers -- General Familiarization with provisions of regulations
- Function-specific training
- Safety training, covering the hazards posed by dangerous goods, safe handling and
emergency response procedures
3 years - Answers -How long must training records be held by employer?
Information in Training Records - Answers -- The Individuals name
- the most recent training completion month
-a description, copy, or reference to the appropriate training materials
- The name and address of training provider
- Evidence of successful test completion
Instructions for Shipping Batteries - Answers -- Classification of lithium batteries being
shipped
- Documentation of procedures that apply to the lithium batteries being transported
- A review and understanding of documented procedures that are applicable to the job
function
- Instruction records that include the names and dates of the instruction of employees
- Refresher instructions every 2 years
- Reverse logistics
theft is minimal and misuse is avoided - Answers -Security measures must be in place
to ensure:
Topics Relating to Security Awareness - Answers -- The nature of security risks
- recognition of security risks
- methods for addressing and reducing such risks
- actions to be taken in case of security breach
High Consequence Dangerous Goods - Answers -Goods with the potential for use in
terrorism and may result in serious consequences such as mass casualties and
destruction
Appendix H Training Provisions under the competency based training approach -
Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: explains the new approach to training and testing
for IACAO and IATA Provisions
Dangerous Goods - Answers -articles or substances which are capable of posing a
risk to health, safety, property, or the environment
Dangerous Goods Regulation - Answers -DGR
International Air Transport Association - Answers -IATA
International Civil Aviation Organization - Answers -ICAO
Classification - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, a list of articles and
substances specified by the united nations that are acceptable for air transportation
Prohibitions - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, some dangerous goods that
are to hazmat to travel by air, need certain approvals before shipping, or can only be
transported in certain aircraft
Packaging - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, the essential component for
safety transportation of dangerous goods by pair
training - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, this is essential to ensure that
the DGR is employed properly in the safe preparation and transportation of dangerous
goods
Declarations - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, dangerous goods must be
accompanied by documentation from the shipper which allows individuals to understand
the goods being shipped and how to properly handle them
Hidden Hazards - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, information relating to
not easily recognizable hazards
Accident and Incident Reporting - Answers -a principle and procedure of DGR, if an
accident or incident involving dangerous goods occurs it must be reported to the
relevant authorities
State of Destination - Answers -the country in the territory of which the consignment is
finally t be unloaded from an aircraft
State of Origin - Answers -the country in the territory of which the consignment is to be
first loaded on an aircraft
operator - Answers -a person, organization, or enterprise engaged in or offering to
engage in aircraft oepration
,shipper - Answers -a person, organization, or enterprise, who performs, or who is
responsible for performing, any pre transportation functions
shipper's declaration - Answers -required documentation that is prepared by the
shipper to certify that the dangerous goods being transported have been packaged,
labeled, and declared in accordance with the standard international shipping regulations
Air Waybill - Answers -a bill of lading that serves as a receipt of goods by the airline
and as contract of carriage between the shipper and the operator. It includes the terms
and condition, a description of the goods and applicable charges
6.4 trillion, 35 percent - Answers -what's the worth of goods that travel by air every
year and what percent is that of all world trade value?
Dangerous Goods Accident - Answers -an occurrence associated with and related to
the transport of dangerous goods by air which results in fatal or serious injury to a
person or major property or environmental damage
Dangerous Goods Incident - Answers -an occurrence other than a dangerous goods
accident associated with and related to the transport of dangerous goods by air, which
results in injury to person, property or environmental damage, fire, breakage, spillage,
leakage of fluid or radiation or other evidence that the integrity o the packaging as not
been maintained
14,147 - Answers -How many hazardous material incidents have there been over the
last 10 years?
Company Owned Material - Answers -COMAT
Appendix A Glossary - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: Defines terms used in the
DGR
Appendix B Nomenclature - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: defines unit of
measurement, symbols, and abbreviations along with conversion factors
Appendix C Currently Assigned Substances - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section:
Lists self-reactive substances from Division 4.1 and organic peroxides from Division 5.2
Appendix D Competent Authorities - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: lists
authorities by country responsible for dangerous goods, and those responsible for
radioactive material
Appendix E Packaging Test Facilities, Manufacturers and Suppliers - Answers -A DGR
Appendix Section: lists UN Specification packaging suppliers by country, packaging
testing facilities by country, and UN Specifications packaging
,Appendix F Related Services - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: lists publications
and training materials, electronics services, sales agents, etc.
Appendix G IATA Safety Standards Programs - Answers -A DGR Appendix Section:
Lists the IATA Dangerous Goods Boards, Dangerous Goods Training Task Force, IATA
Airline/Operator Dangerous Goods Training Validation Program, and IATA Global
Aviation Data Management
Shippers Responsibilities - Answers -Must comply with all regulations during
consignment, regulations in the state of origin, transit, and destination. If not followed
this could lead to breaching national laws
Consolidation - Answers -a consignment of multiple packages that has been originated
by more than one person each whom has made an agreement for carriage by air with
another person other than the scheduled air carrier
3 Months - Answers -How long should shippers maintain relevant documents related to
a dangerous goods consignment?
Specific Shippers Responsibilities - Answers -- provide all relevant information to all
employees/trained regarding Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Ensure all substances are properly identified/marked/documented
- Ensure that all goods are packaged in compliance with air transport requirements
Operators Responsibility - Answers -- Acceptance
- Storage
- Loading
- Inspection
- Provision of Information
- Reporting
- Retention of Records
- Training
- Must comply with Shippers Responsibilities
Information the Operators must provide to employees - Answers -- Procedures to alter
passengers that certain dangerous goods are specifically prohibited
- Action to be taken in the event of an emergency
- Details of the location and ID of cargo holds
- Maximum quantity of dry ice permitted in each compartment
- Instructions on Loading Radioactive Materials
At the time of ticket purchase - Answers -When should Operators notify passengers of
forbidden dangerous goods?
Training on DGR includes - Answers -- Shippers
- Packers
, - Freight Forwarders
- Operators
- Ground Handling Agents
- Security Screeners
- Designated Postal Workers
Every 2 Years - Answers -When must recurrent training take place?
Training Topics - Answers -- General Familiarization with provisions of regulations
- Function-specific training
- Safety training, covering the hazards posed by dangerous goods, safe handling and
emergency response procedures
3 years - Answers -How long must training records be held by employer?
Information in Training Records - Answers -- The Individuals name
- the most recent training completion month
-a description, copy, or reference to the appropriate training materials
- The name and address of training provider
- Evidence of successful test completion
Instructions for Shipping Batteries - Answers -- Classification of lithium batteries being
shipped
- Documentation of procedures that apply to the lithium batteries being transported
- A review and understanding of documented procedures that are applicable to the job
function
- Instruction records that include the names and dates of the instruction of employees
- Refresher instructions every 2 years
- Reverse logistics
theft is minimal and misuse is avoided - Answers -Security measures must be in place
to ensure:
Topics Relating to Security Awareness - Answers -- The nature of security risks
- recognition of security risks
- methods for addressing and reducing such risks
- actions to be taken in case of security breach
High Consequence Dangerous Goods - Answers -Goods with the potential for use in
terrorism and may result in serious consequences such as mass casualties and
destruction
Appendix H Training Provisions under the competency based training approach -
Answers -A DGR Appendix Section: explains the new approach to training and testing
for IACAO and IATA Provisions
