DOT Hazmat – Air Carrier Loading and Stowage Requirements

Part 175 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) contains requirements related to the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce by aircraft. It applies to the offering, acceptance, and transportation of hazardous materials in commerce by all aircraft to, from, or within the U.S., and by aircraft of U.S. registry anywhere in the world. This interactive online course will discuss Hazmat air carrier requirements and responsibilities. We will discuss the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and List of Dangerous Goods. We will discuss packaging for hazardous materials air transport, and the location, orientation, and securement of such items on an aircraft. We will also cover damaged shipments.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the terms “passenger aircraft,” “cargo aircraft,” “dangerous goods,” and “accessible” and “inaccessible” cargo locations
  • Explain how the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) and the List of Dangerous Goods can be used to satisfy requirements for hazardous materials transported in commerce by aircraft
  • Describe the packaging requirements and identify quantity limitations and exceptions for hazardous materials transported by aircraft
  • List the loading, unloading, and stowage requirements for hazardous materials transported in commerce by aircraft
  • Discuss the HMR requirements for damaged or leaking hazardous material packages

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Joelle Scheldorf

Author

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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