Knowra Dangerous goods Dangerous goods Dangerous goods are substances or articles that can threaten health, safety, property, or the environment during transport. Transport rules classify, package, mark, document, and handle them according to their hazards.
United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods : A United Nations framework that harmonizes criteria for classifying, packaging, marking, and transporting dangerous goods. Its model rules underpin many national and international transport regulations.
Dangerous goods packaging : Packaging designed and tested to contain dangerous goods under specified transport conditions. Compatible, robust packaging limits leaks, spills, and exposure during carriage.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code : The International Maritime Organization's code for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea. It sets detailed maritime requirements for classification, packing, stowage, and segregation.
Explosives : Substances or articles capable of producing an explosion through rapid energy release. Their acute blast and projection hazards demand controls distinct from ordinary flammable cargo.
Dangerous goods classification : The assignment of substances and articles to transport hazard classes and divisions. Classification determines which transport controls apply to a shipment.
Dangerous goods label : A standardized hazard label displayed on a dangerous goods package or transport unit. Labels communicate the transport hazard to handlers and emergency responders.
International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air : International technical rules governing dangerous goods transported by air. Air transport applies stringent limits and procedures because incidents can escalate rapidly in flight.
Flammable liquids : Liquids that can ignite readily because they produce flammable vapors under specified conditions. Vapor ignition risks drive packaging, ventilation, and ignition-source precautions.
Packing group : A transport designation indicating the degree of danger posed by certain dangerous goods. Packing groups refine requirements for goods in several hazard classes.
Dangerous goods transport document : A shipping document that identifies dangerous goods and provides prescribed transport information. Accurate declarations let carriers verify a shipment and respond to incidents.
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