Dangerous goods regulations are for the protection of the public in the event of an incident. In some cases to prevent accidents, the regulations are used. This is the reason, a number of dangerous goods that fall under the regulation do not seem to be too much of a threat to us. However, in the event of a crash, improperly packed dangerous goods such as aerosols can cause an explosion and put the driver and others at risk.
Everyday companies are transferring dangerous goods from one place to another across Australia. The idea of them are doing their job without any incident might seem like a simple thing, but the idea of understanding the handling and transportation of dangerous goods is not an easy task.
Different classes of dangerous goods have their own methods of handling and maintainance. Therefore, when it comes to transporting these goods, safety becomes the top priority, in order to avoid accidents and other consequences.
What are Dangerous Goods?
Dangerous goods are defined as the substances that possess hazardous properties and can cause harm to human and property due to their hazardous behaviour. These goods must be handled with proper care and precautions to avoid any accidents while transferring them or using them in the industry, under the guidance of the experts. The different types of dangerous goods are classified into different classes. Different classes are as:
Class 1 – Explosives Class
2 – Gases Class
3 – Flammable Liquids Class
4 – Flammable Solids Class
5 – Oxidizing Substances; Organic Peroxides Class
6 – Toxic Substances; Infectious Substances Class
7 – Radioactive Material Class
8 – Corrosives Class
9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
These different classes of dangerous good are classified according to their properties and behaviours of interaction with other mediums. Each of these 9 classes is further classified into multiple subdivisions.
Prominent Regulations required for Shipping of dangerous goods
Shipping of dangerous goods is not an easy task, it controlled by several regulatory bodies both nationally and internationally. Some of the most prominent regulations that govern the transportation of dangerous goods are:
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
IMO’s International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
ICAO’s Technical Instructions
Together these regulations are accountable for controlling the packing, labelling, handling and transfer of dangerous goods, globally.
These regulations are specially designed and renewed to make sure the safety of every person or property involved in officially authorised transportation of dangerous goods. The important standards set by these governing bodies for the movement of harmful materials and chemicals within Australia or outside the country. These regulations not only ensure the safety of people and property but also helpful in controlling legally transport dangerous goods.
The workers who work in transferring these goods from one place to another are well trained and hold a valid certificate to work on the field, this certificate is renewed every three years. From packaging, labels, documentation, and emergency procedures every step performs during the transportation is in accordance with international regulation.
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Transporting dangerous goods on passenger aircraft appears to be sensitive.
The reality is that regulations for dangerous goods has been in action for many years.
The International Air Transport Association IATA first developed regulations addressing the international air transport of dangerous goods as restricted regulations.
The regulation was in effect for the response to demand from airlines and various industries.
Gomax Logistics staff members are regularly trained to recognize the hazard class of all goods to be shipped, the rules and regulations required to follow, the required labels and the requirements in transport mode.
Our certified packers at GoMax Logisitcs’s team knows how to identify and classify dangerous goods, pack them and label them correctly, and ship them safely from the Southern California regions to anywhere.
