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Complete and proper training in handling dangerous goods is an essential component for any business that interacts with harmful chemicals and materials. At ICC Compliance Center, we provide solutions for regulatory compliance in transportation and workplace safety, with a specialization in training and consulting. Our training courses are designed to protect your team and your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Determining the Right Dangerous Goods Training Is Necessary<\/b><\/h2>\n

How do you know what training is required for your product, circumstances, and environment? How do you ensure that your team is properly educated and protected? At ICC Compliance Center, our experience in handling and shipment of dangerous goods spans decades, and we\u2019re a reliable resource for companies requiring hazardous materials training and consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to determining the best dangerous good training for your organization, there are a few key questions that must be answered:<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you interested in transportation regulations or workplace compliance?<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for transportation regulations for shipment by land, ocean, or air, we offer courses that cover the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada and comprehensive courses on transporting hazardous materials through the United States. Read on to filter down to which courses and training specifically address your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you are more concerned with compliance in the workplace<\/a><\/span>, we offer GHS training within Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you looking for training in Canadian or US regulations?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Regulations are distinct in different geographies. What applies in one country does not necessarily apply in another. Although the United States and Canada are close trading partners, each country has various nuances and specifications for transporting hazardous materials. In addition to this, each mode of transportation follows distinct compliance guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you interested in ground only, ground plus air, or ground\/ocean\/air modes of transportation?<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re <\/span>shipping dangerous goods by ground in Canada<\/b>, our course will cover<\/a><\/span>\u00a0Canada\u2019s Transport of Dangerous Goods regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, if you\u2019re <\/span>transporting hazardous materials in the U.S. by ground<\/b>, you\u2019ll want your team to <\/span>complete our course<\/a>\u00a0that covers the Hazardous Materials Regulations of 49 CFR, issued by the US Department of Transportation. We also offer <\/span>a course that comprehensively covers<\/span><\/a> shipping hazardous materials by ground and air within the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of what country you\u2019re shipping to, <\/span>if you\u2019re transporting dangerous goods by air internationally<\/b>, your team needs to be well-versed in both national regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). If you\u2019re shipping commercially, your team will also need to be experienced with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations. Our transporting dangerous goods by air course<\/a><\/span>\u00a0will educate your team with everything they need to know to ship safely via air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While <\/span>transporting goods by ocean<\/b> is one of the most cost-efficient ways to ship products, strict regulations need to be followed. Organizations shipping dangerous goods by sea need to have teams that are knowledgeable in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), and the national regulations set out in regions their cargo will be traveling. Our course on shipping dangerous goods via ocean<\/a><\/span>\u00a0can help keep your teams compliant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you require training for shippers only, or drivers and handlers as well?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Our knowledgeable compliance experts can customize our courses geared towards the roles and responsibilities of your team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you require a basic course (all classes) or specialized focus courses focusing on radioactive materials, biologicals, dry ice, small quantities, and\/or lithium batteries?<\/b><\/h3>\n

There may be specific requirements based on the type of hazardous material your team is handling or transporting. We have courses that focus specifically on <\/span>shipping lithium batteries<\/a>, safely shipping biological substances and dry ice<\/a><\/span>, and the safe transportation of radioactive materials<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, we can create a customized course around the product and materials that your team will be handling and\/or transporting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s because of these many considerations that ICC Compliance Center offers tailored consulting for companies handling, storing, or transporting dangerous goods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our team can also customize these courses depending on whether your employees require a little refresher, or if they are brand new to the industry and are just starting their training. We can also customize courses for niche industries and businesses with very specific requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Browse a complete list of our training courses here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lean on ICC Compliance Center for Help<\/b><\/h2>\n

In addition to our training courses, we offer a multitude of resources to help keep your team compliant and up to speed with ever-evolving regulations:<\/span><\/p>\n

Training Books & Supplies<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dangerous goods training supplies help to reinforce the training that your employees have received and ensure that what they\u2019ve learned remains clearly at the forefront of their minds while on the job. Making sure that your employees receive required dangerous goods training is vital for their safety and to avoid fines, and these HazMat training kits are useful references to help your employees to adhere to industry regulations. For all of our courses, students must have a copy of the current regulatory publication<\/a><\/span> necessary for their course. No need to worry though \u2013 we sell a wide range of regulatory books and supplies here at ICC. Our training books and supplies include:<\/span><\/p>\n