IATA DGR (Air) study guide
IATA DGR (Air) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) - Air credential is a professional examination for people who prepare, accept, handle, or oversee shipments of dangerous goods moving by air. It is aimed at shippers and packers, freight forwarders and cargo agents, airline cargo acceptance and operations staff, ground handlers, and compliance or training personnel who need to demonstrate working knowledge of the air dangerous goods rules. The exam is organised around four equally weighted domains, each carrying 25 percent: general provisions, limitations and classification; identification, packing, marking and labelling; documentation and acceptance procedures; and handling, loading, storage and emergency response. Because the domains are evenly weighted, candidates should expect questions spread across the whole shipment lifecycle rather than concentrated in one area. The IATA DGR (Air) study guide has 4 sections and about 1,670 words.
01General Provisions: Scope, Responsibilities, and the Structure of the DGR
General Provisions is the "constitution" of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. It defines who is bound by the rules, how the rules are structured, the shipper's and operator's responsibilities, training obligations, and the exceptions and State variations that modify the baseline requirements.
376 words, about 2 min02Limitations and Classification: What May Fly and How It Is Categorized
This domain covers the limitations on dangerous goods (forbidden items, passenger vs. cargo aircraft, quantity limits, and hidden dangerous goods) and the classification of articles and substances into the nine hazard classes and their divisions.
348 words, about 2 min03Identification, Packing, Marking, and Labelling
This domain links the proper shipping name (PSN) and UN number to correct packing, marking, and labelling. It is the most detail-heavy area and rewards systematic checking.
325 words, about 2 min04Documentation and Acceptance Procedures
This domain covers the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, the Air Waybill, and the acceptance checklist an operator uses before a shipment is loaded. Shipper's Declaration.
621 words, about 3 min