4.4 Training content
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4.4 Training content

4.4.1 General awareness/familiarization training

  4.4.1.1 Every person should receive training on the safe transport or handling of dangerous cargoes , commensurate with his duties. The training should be designed to provide familiarity with the general hazards of relevant dangerous cargoes and the legal requirements. Such training should include a description of the types and classes of dangerous cargoes ; marking, labelling and placarding, packing, segregation and compatibility requirements; a description of the purpose and content of the transport documents; and a description of available emergency response documents.

4.4.2 Function-specific training

  4.4.2.1 Every person should receive detailed training concerning specific requirements for the transport and handling of dangerous cargoes which are applicable to the function that he performs.

4.4.3 Safety training

  4.4.3.1 Each person should receive training commensurate with the risks in the event of a release of dangerous cargoes and the functions he performs, on:

  • .1 methods and procedures for accident avoidance, such as proper use of packagehandling equipment and appropriate methods of stowage and segregation of dangerous cargoes ;

  • .2 necessary emergency response information and how to use it;

  • .3 general dangers of the various types and classes of dangerous cargoes and how to prevent exposure to their hazards including, if appropriate, the use of personal protective clothing and equipment; and

  • .4 immediate procedures to be followed in the event of an unintentional release of dangerous cargoes , including any emergency procedures for which the person is responsible and the personal protection procedures to be followed.

  4.4.3.2 Such training should be provided or verified upon employment in a position involving the transport or handling of dangerous cargoes and should be periodically supplemented with retraining, as deemed appropriate by the regulatory authority .

  4.4.3.3 Records of all safety training undertaken should be kept by the employer and made available to the employee if requested.

4.4.3.3 Detailed description of recommended training for shore-side personnel involved in the transport and handling of dangerous cargoes are given in section 1.3.1 of chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code.

4.4.4 Security training (see also section 5)

  4.4.4.1 Security training for personnel having duties in relation to the handling and transport of dangerous cargoes should be appropriate with their responsibilities and duties under the provisions of the port facility security plan (section A/2.1.5 of the ISPS Code). In addition, the training requirements specific to security of dangerous goods given in chapter 1.4 of the IMDG Code should also be addressed.


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