Working manual for rail staff handling and carriage of dangerous goods page app1. Australian dangerous goods code national transport commission. The adg code should be read in conjunction with relevant state or territory law. Proper shipping name is the standard technical name to describe the hazard properties and the composition of dangerous goods. Some classes of dangerous goods are also classified according to packaging groups. Proper shipping name quantity and type of packaging packing class inst. Most are imposed by international conventions and codes to which new zealand is a signatory. This committee completed a report in 1956 dealing with classification, listing and labeling of dangerous goods and with the transport documents required for such goods. Other dangerous goods must not be packed in the same packaging as division 6.
A guide to handling dangerous goods hipments page 3 of 4 the main classes of dangerous goods if a substance is found to meet the classification criteria for any of the 9 classes of dangerous goods, the transport of the goods must comply with the dangerous goods regulations for the modes of transport used. Shippers must stay current in transport regulations affecting hazard classification, packaging, marking labeling and documentation. Fillable and printable dangerous goods declaration form 2020. To ensure consistency between all these regulatory systems, the united nations has developed mechanisms.
This product can only be sent via a freight forwarding company and must be declared. In our shop you will find selfadhesive foild or paper labels for environmentally hazardous goods and substances to be transported through road, rail, sea or air freight. The adg code adopts the structure, format, definitions and concepts of the united nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods. Most of dangerous goods regulations such as imdg code, iata and other national regulations are developed. The recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods are addressed to governments and to the international organizations concerned with safety in the transport of dangerous goods.
The effect of this is that dangerous goods should be classified and named according to the properties of the predominant substance, and in general the presence of impurities is not relevant. This website uses cookies in order to provide the best user experience. Package selection marking and labeling requirements. Updates to the dangerous goods list dgl there are new entries toxic solid, flammable, inorganic, n. Shipping dangerous goods worldwide can be complicated. You must also specify whether a collective number is used and whether transport is permitted. Dangerous goods labels mean the hazard class and subrisk diamond labels. Addendum i to the 61st edition pdf has been issued and will take effect on 1 january 2020. They are assigned by the united nations committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods. They are assigned by the united nations committee of. A quantity of 30 ml or less of dangerous goods included in classes 3, 8 or 9 permitted as. The adg code also contains an information guide, a section outlining key changes and a section with frequently asked questions.
For example, kerosene is classified as a flammable liquid class 3. Transporting dangerous or hazardous goods waka kotahi nz. Modification of iata dg regulations related to engine and vehicle. Dangerous goods fedex express shipping dangerous goods. Ups helps you ship dangerous goods around the world. Additional handling information i hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately. Column 2 primary class this column gives the primary class of the dangerous goods. Carrier responsibilities a carrier is defined as a person who, whether or not for hire or reward has possession of dangerous goods while they are in transport. More information about d endorsements and how to get one. Fedex provides the reliable delivery and support you need. Generally, if youre transporting dangerous or hazardous goods, you need a dangerous goods d endorsement on your driver licence. You can learn how to identify, classify, package, mark, label and complete documentation for your dangerous goods at a fedex express dangerous goods seminar. The adg code does not contain all requirements and guidelines relating to the transport of explosives, radioactive materials, waste products and other environmentally hazardous. The dgr elist is a database product derived from the annually produced iata dangerous goods regulations manual, the globally accepted field reference source for companies shipping, forwarding, handling, and accepting hazardous materials by air.
In accordance with the eu general data protection regulation gdpr, you must explicitly agree to. Sep 11, 2017 before you can ship dangerous goods, you need to properly complete the required transport documents. One of the primary requirements of the transport document for dangerous goods is. Carrier responsibilities a carrier is defined as a person who, whether or not for hire or reward has possession of dangerous goods. Commodity code 1044 fire extinguishers with compressed or liquefied gas 2.
This is a global requirement regardless of origin or. The first version, prepared by the united nations economic and social councils committee of. For dangerous substances of class 2, the code consists of a number and one or. Effective january 1, 2017 lithium ion batteries section ia acceptable to dangerous goods locations where un3480 is not prohibited. Airlines that wish to add alcoholbased hand sanitizer to the items carried in galleys or installed in lavatories will. International classification of dangerous goods asean. It is very useful for motorists, fire department and emergency responders. Dangerous items can be carried safely when appropriate measures have been taken and they are deemed safe. Fill, sign and download dangerous goods declaration form online on. Dangerous goods air packages must be prepared in accordance with the international civil aviation organization icao technical instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air, which the international air transport association iata uses as the basis for their dangerous goods regulations.
List of dangerous goods accepted for carriage in tank vessels in numerical order explanations concerning table c. The specialised information system dangerous goods database is part of a hazardous materials dangerous goods information system of the federal republic of germany and provides information regulations for dangerous goods, edited and condensed, which is required for the safe transport of dangerous goods. Toc sending bulk quantities of hand sanitiser hand sanitiser is considered a dangerous good due to its high alcohol content and must not be sent via post. Sep 04, 2012 dangerous goods training is a mandatory requirement for anyone involved in the transport of dangerous goods by air. Shipping name and description this column gives the shipping names for dangerous goods in alphabetical order within each primary class and within each packing group. Our threeday public seminars, oneday recurrent seminars nonradioactive and private, onsite seminars are now endorsed by iata. Dangerous goods regulations dgr 58th edition with effect from 1st january, 2017. Shippers declaration for dangerous goods provide at least. Register for a fedex express dangerous goods seminar.
The technical name of at least one of the most dangerous substances that predominantly contributes to the hazard or hazards posed by the dangerous goods must. You call the value assignment type dangerous goods regulations and assign a dangerous goods class to the unlisted substance depending on the dangerous goods regulation. Whether by air or ground, ups can help your dangerous goods package get where it needs to be. Sustainable human resource development in logistics. It must not be used to allocate united nations numbers, dangerous goods classifications, subsidiary risks or packing groups. Also available in spanish pdf, french pdf, german pdf, and russian pdf checklists for the 61st edition. They are published as part of their recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods. Learn how to ship, download job aids and forms, and get the latest updates. Dangerous goods are subject to transport, workplace, storage, consumer and environment protection regulations, to prevent accidents to persons, property or the environment, to other goods or to the means of transport employed. Guide to shipping dangerous goods globally ups united states.
Appendix 1 list of dangerous goods with their united nations. Appendix 1 list of dangerous goods with their united. Aug 10, 2018 the purpose of the australian dangerous goods code adg code is to provide consistent technical requirements for the land transport of dangerous goods across australia. Introduction transporting dangerous goods safely ministry. It is intended that the list cover, as far as practicable, all dangerous substances of commercial importance. A guide to the transportation of dangerous goods regulations.
The dangerous goods list is divided into 11 columns as follows. Each entry consists of 11 columns and each column includes very useful info. In those cases the rules for classification need to be followed. The most significant is the united nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods model. The alphabetical order has been determined by ignoring all numerical digits and all lower case letters that precede the first capital letter in the shipping n. Dangerous goods by air technical instructions under the provisions for dangerous goods in operators property dgr 2. Sep 29, 2015 dangerous goods manual helps you in identifying hazardous materials hazmat. A lot depends on what youre transporting, how much, and under what circumstances.
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