Shipping with Dry Ice

Course Name

Shipping with Dry Ice

Contact Hours: 2 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

Description

This course, has been designed with specific exercises related to the transportation of dry ice ("carbon dioxide, solid") by air from a shipper`s perspective. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities which must be addressed when preparing dry ice for shipment by air. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations using the current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Shipping with Dry Ice is recommended for individuals who ship dry ice in packaging that does not contain other dangerous goods.

The course meets the requirements for training as specified in Section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and 49 CFR 172 Subpart H, including testing of participants.

While it`s not required, you might find it helpful to follow along with a current copy of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (and we highly recommend having a copy of the DGR handy if you ship any dangerous goods by air).

• refrigerated food products
• diagnostic specimens
• non-infectious samples
• some environmental samples (such as traps from a Method 25D sampling train, both from and to the lab)
• any products requiring refrigeration

• food services personnel
• laboratory technicians, and
• environmental engineers, scientists, and technicians.

Outcome

Upon completion completion of the course, individuals should have a better understanding of the rules and regulations governing the transport of dry ice. Participants should also understand the paperwork requirements, packaging requirements, and marking and labeling requirements for shipping dry ice.

Assessment

Exams follow each of the four modules.

Outline

• Regulatory Overview of IATA
• Shipping Dry Ice
• Preparing Packages for Shipment
  
  Step 1: Determine the Proper Shipping Name
  Step 2 Determine if material is Forbidden in Aircraft under any circumstances
  Step 3. Excepted Quantity Limitations
  Step 4: Determine if Shipping by Cargo Aircraft or Passenger Aircraft
  Step 5: Identify Appropriate Packing instruction
  Step 6: Apply the Appropriate Quantity Limitation
  Step 7: Identify State & Operator Variations (Security)
  Step 8: Select the Appropriate Packaging
  Step 9: Ensure the Required Labels and Marks are Affixed
  Step 10: Complete Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods