Dangerous Goods Shipper’s Declaration

Course Lessons: 1
Minutes of Learning: 30
Cost: $85

• Differentiate between a DG “transport document” (shipper’s declaration/certification) and a “transportation document,” and explain how each functions within dangerous goods compliance.
• Identify and apply the core documentation requirements for regulated DG shipments, including when a shipper’s declaration must accompany or be referenced on the transportation document.
• Determine when a separate shipper’s declaration form is required versus when documentation may be combined, based on transport mode, airline/operator policies, use of freight forwarders, and multimodal movements.
• Explain carrier and intermediary chain-of-custody responsibilities, including retention, transfer, and availability of signed shipper certifications across carriers and formats (paper or approved electronic).
• Apply documentation exceptions and special statements correctly, including limited/excepted cases and negative declarations (“Not Restricted” / “Not DG”) to ensure accurate acceptance and avoid shipment delays.