TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What Are the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations?
- Why Are the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Updated Every Year?
- What Is IATA’s Strategic Agenda?
- How to Get Certified With the International Air Transport Association
The IATA updates its regulations every year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sets the bar for safety in the airline industry. One of their priorities is to implement global standards and improve safety for those in the air — especially when transporting dangerous goods. To do this, they lay out explicit instructions in the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), a manual that contains information on transporting hazardous materials by air.
WHAT ARE THE IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS?
IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations is an easy-to-read manual that ensures shippers understand air transport regulations for safely shipping hazardous materials. These rules are based on extensive research from industry and government experts and instructions from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Within the DGR, shippers will find information on:
- Classification of substances
- Acceptability and conditions for air transport
- How to classify, mark and label dangerous goods
- Proper packing
- Documentation standards
WHY ARE THE IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS UPDATED EVERY YEAR?
Although the ICAO only updates its regulations every two years, IATA takes it further. IATA regulations are updated annually to ensure the most current information, and over 350 changes are made to IATA manuals every year.
These annual revisions to the DGR and other IATA publications support the safety and efficiency of airline transport. Each edition accounts for technological advancements and any significant changes from year to year.
As of 2024, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual is in its 65th edition.
WHAT IS IATA’S STRATEGIC AGENDA?
The IATA’s concern about the transportation of dangerous goods stems from the organization’s strategic agenda: to improve safety, implement global standards and encourage sustainable practices.
Dangerous goods are any items that could endanger the safety of people or the aircraft on which they’re carried. Strict regulations give shippers and those involved in transporting hazardous materials a set of standard guidelines that they can follow to avoid unfortunate incidents that could endanger lives and airlines.
Because of this, IATA requires training for anyone involved in transporting dangerous goods by air.
HOW TO GET CERTIFIED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
Whether you pack hazardous materials for transport or serve aboard an airline that moves dangerous goods, you need IATA training to ensure you understand all applicable regulations. Hazmat School offers a specialized IATA training course covering the fundamentals of air shipping hazardous goods.
In our four-hour DGR training course, employees will learn how to handle, package, transport, and store dangerous goods properly. Remote instructors are always available to answer questions and guide progress. Once completed, you will receive your IATA dangerous goods certification right away.
Register today for Hazmat School’s IATA dangerous goods shipping course.
Manages Hazmat School’s E-Learning courses and blog. Kirstie has extensive experience in the online training and education industry. Kirstie has worked with courses that offer a variety of safety and environmental certifications that satisfy OSHA, EPA and DOT requirements.
