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- Class 1 Explosive substances and articles. Class 1 contains substances and articles which pose a hazard due to explosion. Items in Class 1 are further divided into divisions 1.1 - 1.6 depending on the nature of the explosion hazard and the sensitivity of the item.
- Class 2 Gases. Class 2 contains potentially dangerous gases. Gases in class 2 are assigned one or more groups, representing their dangerous properties.
- Class 3 Flammable liquids. Class 3 covers flammable liquids, which includes some molten solid substances and liquid desensitized explosives. Substances are divided into different packing groups according to the degree of danger they present to transportation.
- Class 4 Flammable solids. Class 4, like class 5 and 6, is actually an umbrella term, where all substances belong to one of the subclasses. Class 4 consists of the following subclasses.
IATA leads industry efforts to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods by air. We provide a great variety of technical knowledge, products, services and training solutions, tailored to satisfy industry needs.
Nov 9, 2023 · A dangerous good (also known as hazardous material or hazmat) is any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. Identifying dangerous goods is the first step to reduce the risks posed by the product with proper packaging, communication, handling, and stowage.
The IMDG Code is an international code for the safe carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form by sea, based on SOLAS and MARPOL conventions. It sets out the requirements for each substance, material or article, covering packing, container traffic, stowage and segregation.
- What Are Dangerous Goods
- Why Dangerous Goods Training Is Necessary
- What Are IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- What Are The Dangerous Goods Classes
- Infectious Substances
- Lithium Batteries
- Shipping & Handling
- Who Is Responsible For The Dangerous Goods Documentation
It’s important to know what a dangerous good is before you ship. According to IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)Manual, “Dangerous goods (also known as hazardous materials or hazmat) are articles or substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods...
Because safety is IATA’s number one concern, dangerous goods training is required for all persons across the entire supply chain who prepare, offer, accept and handle dangerous goods. This dangerous goods training must be renewed every two years. IATA makes obtaining this training easy and accessible to everyone who needs it by offering courses and...
IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations are rules outlined in an easy-to-read manual that is based on the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO)’s instructions for the safe transport for dangerous goods. IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations also include the United Nations classification of each article or substance and their acceptability and c...
The United Nations assigns dangerous goods to one of nine classes, and every dangerous goods will fall into at least one of the classes. It is essential to classify dangerous goods correctly so that the hazard(s) posed are communicated through the transport chain. The dangerous goods classes are as follows: 1. Class 1—Explosives 2. Class 2—Gases 3....
As the shipping of infectious substances, including specimens being shipped for diagnostics purposes is typically limited to people involved in the healthcare industry, including the veterinary sector, IATA has created the Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines (ISSG). It is a comprehensive shipper focused guide that helps shippers, safely meet ...
Lithium batteries are one of the most commonly transported dangerous goods. The rules and regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries need to be addressed specifically, so IATA created a unique manual geared specifically to shippers of lithium batteries. The manual further breaks down how to safely transport lithium batteries for compa...
Safely transporting hazardous material by air begins with proper shipping and handling. Shippers must follow the dangerous goods regulations strictly as this starts the safety protocol for the transport of dangerous goods by air. Shippers And Operators Responsibilities Proper safety for the transport of hazardous material begins with shippers and e...
The shipper is responsible for completion of the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods that describes the dangerous goods being offered for air transport. Great care should be taken as the dangerous goods documentation must be filled out precisely. If the documents are not filled out correctly, the goods cannot be accepted for shipment by air. ...
Feb 23, 2024 · The dangerous goods code is uniform, meaning that it applies to all cargo-carrying ships worldwide. Dangerous goods are materials essential for manufacturing items like electronics, cars, batteries, and pharmaceuticals, for which there is tremendous demand and a large chunk of world trade.
Maersk offers safe and reliable shipping of dangerous goods across the globe, with experienced cargo management specialists and compliance with IMDG Code. Find a price, local information, and learn about their innovative stowage guidelines, screening and inspection, and sustainability efforts.
