Transportation of dangerous goods involves the safe and secure movement of hazardous materials that pose risks to health, safety, property, or the environment. These materials can be in the form of solids, liquids, or gases and require specific handling and transportation procedures to mitigate risks.
Dangerous goods are classified into nine classes based on the nature of the hazard they pose:
Explosives
Gases
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Toxic and Infectious Substances
Radioactive Materials
Corrosives
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Employer and Employee Duties
The employer is required to ensure that when any dangerous goods are transported, they are carried in full compliance with the appropriate regulatory provision or provisions (if more than one mode is involved). Whilst employees are required to comply with the policy and procedures of the employer and with any other safety provisions under other requirements and legislations.
Packaging and Labelling:
Dangerous goods must be properly packaged to prevent leaks, spills, and contamination. Packaging must meet specific standards and be tested for durability.
Labels and placards are essential for identifying the type of hazardous material and the associated risks. They provide crucial information for handling, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
Documentation
Proper documentation, including shipping papers, emergency response information, and certificates of training, is required to accompany the transportation of dangerous goods.
Documentation ensures traceability and provides essential information to transporters and emergency responders.
Training and Support
For further information and support, we will be organising a training in partnership with North East Chamber of Commerce on 2nd July, 1pm-4pm, Online.
The course will cover the regulations for Dangerous Goods transport, the nine classes of Dangerous Goods, the UN specification packaging, documentation and the key requirements for transporting Dangerous Goods via air, road and sea.
For more information and to book your place, click here.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Trade Team, international@gmchamber.co.uk and 0161 393 4314.
Sources: HMRC
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