DANGEROUS GOODS: THE 9 CLASSES
Dangerous goods are materials or items with hazardous properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard to human health and safety, infrastructure and/ or their means of transport.
The transportation of dangerous goods is controlled at national and international levels by a variety of regulatory regimes.
Each mode of transport has its own regulatory guide:
Collectively, these regulatory regimes mandate packaging, handling, labeling and transportation of DG.
Classification of dangerous goods comprises of nine classes according to the type of danger materials:
Due to the fact there are many regulations applicable to DG transportation, handling of DG requires tailored approach, and every DG shipment is treated individually on a case by case basis to ensure compliance levels are observed and duly followed.