Aviation Safety & Dangerous Goods Awareness

Covers airside hazards, Safety Management Systems, human factors, emergency response and the nine classes of dangerous goods.

Course objective

Participants learn the fundamental principles of aviation safety, hazard identification, Safety Management Systems (SMS), human factors and dangerous goods awareness. They learn to recognize safety risks, respond appropriately to abnormal situations and support safe airport operations.

Modules

1Introduction to Aviation Safety
2Airport Hazards & Airside Safety
3Safety Management Systems (SMS)
4Human Factors & Human Performance
5Emergency Response & Incident Reporting
6Introduction to Dangerous Goods
7Dangerous Goods Classification
8Labels, Markings & Passenger Awareness
9DG Incident Response & Airport Safety Scenarios
10Integrated Safety Workshop & Final Assessment

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Explain aviation safety principles
Identify common airside hazards
Describe Safety Management System (SMS) concepts
Apply basic risk assessment techniques
Recognize human factors affecting safety
Explain Just Culture and safety reporting
Identify the nine classes of dangerous goods
Recognize dangerous goods labels and markings
Understand lithium battery risks
Respond appropriately to dangerous goods incidents
Follow emergency reporting procedures
Promote a proactive safety culture