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Scenario: You have been trained, tested, and certified through the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). You need to ship a hazardous materials package by air through an airline that is a member of IATA. The package would be shipped from Chicago to Dallas.
When you get to the counter the agent wants to verify that you have been trained according to the IATA DGR. You show them your HMR training certification. The agent replies that you need to have the IATA DGR training certification when shipping hazmat with them even if it is within the U.S.
Can the airline agent require you to have the IATA DGR training certification? Yes
No
Click below to see the answer.
Answer: Yes. Because the airline is a private company and they are a member of IATA, they can require you to have the IATA DGR training certification when using their services. At this point you could find an airline that is not a member of IATA to ship your hazmat or you can hold off on your shipment until you can be trained according to the IATA DGR.
Scenario: You have been trained, tested, and certified through the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). You need to ship a hazardous materials package by air through an airline that is a member of IATA. The package would be shipped from Chicago to Dallas.
When you get to the counter the agent wants to verify that you have been trained according to the IATA DGR. You show them your HMR training certification. The agent replies that you need to have the IATA DGR training certification when shipping hazmat with them even if it is within the U.S.
Can the airline agent require you to have the IATA DGR training certification? Yes
No
Click below to see the answer.
Answer: Yes. Because the airline is a private company and they are a member of IATA, they can require you to have the IATA DGR training certification when using their services. At this point you could find an airline that is not a member of IATA to ship your hazmat or you can hold off on your shipment until you can be trained according to the IATA DGR.
Scenario: You have been trained, tested, and certified through the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). You need to ship a hazardous materials package by air through an airline that is a member of IATA. The package would be shipped from Chicago to Dallas.
When you get to the counter the agent wants to verify that you have been trained according to the IATA DGR. You show them your HMR training certification. The agent replies that you need to have the IATA DGR training certification when shipping hazmat with them even if it is within the U.S.
Can the airline agent require you to have the IATA DGR training certification? Yes
No
Click below to see the answer.