Dangerous goods may not be tr ansported if they are not classified. It also reflects amendments agreed by dgpwg08 the hague, 3 to 7 november 2008 and dgpwg09 auckland, new zealand, 4. Our threeday public seminars, oneday recurrent seminars nonradioactive and private, onsite seminars are now endorsed by iata. You can learn how to identify, classify, package, mark, label and complete documentation for your dangerous goods at a fedex express dangerous goods seminar. Keep people and cargo away under instructions of the supervisor. Classes of dangerous goods according to solas chapter vii, part a, the bccode and the imdgcode, are as follows. Classification of dangerous goods is broken down into nine classes according to the type of danger materials or items present. The dangerous goods classification specification of the specification type dangerous goods classification assigns the dangerous goods regulation data to a material in accordance with a dangerous goods regulation. Find any data for any unnumber, calculate points, and more for free. Comply with dangerous goods legislation service nsw. It also reflects amendments agreed by dgpwg08 the hague, 3 to 7 november 2008 and dgpwg09 auckland, new zealand, 4 to 8 may 2009. They cover substances that have an explosion hazard. Such a substance or article may be transported only after its dangerous properties have been determined. Vibrations, static electricity, and temperature and pressure variations can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes, start a fire.
The classes are part of the united nationsbased system. Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods what are class 9 dangerous goods and why are they classed as dangerous. This course covers the fundamentals of shipping dangerous goods. The class does not have any subdivisions but comprises any substance that may pose a danger during air transport that isnt covered by the other classes. Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances. Class 1 items are not usually shipped by air and are divided into 6 subdivisions. Benzoyl peroxide class 6 class 7 class 8 class 9 division 6. Competencybased training and assessment cbta the 61st edition of the dangerous goods regulation, provides the industry with details related to the changes to. The iata dangerous goods regulations dgr manual is the global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air and the only standard recognized by airlines. Class 1 explosives class 2 gases class 3 flammable liquids class 4 flammable solids and other flammable substances.
Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods. Take measures according to the respective contents. Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles the numerical order of the classes and divisions is not that of the degree of danger. A guide to the transportation of dangerous goods regulations. Some of the classes can be further divided into divisions, e. Dangerous goods are substances or articles which can pose a. Dangerous goods are divided into 9 classes and several subdivisions based on the predominate hazard presented by the dangerous substance. Very small quantities of dangerous goods to meet the provisions specified in iatadgr. A world class leader in training and development dangerous goods training global learning services za 1. These documents are not the official versions more details. For example, lithium batteries, dry ice and aerosol whipped cream are dangerous goods.
Some of the items this class includes, but is not limited to, include. Some of these classes are also divided into subdivisions. These classes provide information about how to handle certain items. Classes 19 of dangerous goods explained adr dangerous goods.
Old video about classification of dangerous goods by air. Goods in class 9 of dangerous goods are simply products that present dangers during transport that havent been covered in the other classes. Dangerous goods regulations may be in breach of the applicable law, subject to legal penalties. Learn about the safe transport of dangerous goods in canada by air, rail, road and water. The tdg regulations have been consolidated to include amendment sor2019101 emergency response assistance plan. If you transport dangerous goods, you must comply with the code and dangerous goods legislation. Find information on dangerous goods consultations, certificates and publications. Class 9, un1845 disclaimer mayo clinic laboratories provides this training as a service to clients and couriers. Assignment of dangerous goods to a class and a packing group is made according to the criteria mentioned in the same subsection 2. The hazard presented by a dangerous substance is due to the substances chemical and physical properties. Dangerous goods training fact sheet module 2 classification. Register for a fedex express dangerous goods seminar. Packing and labelling dangerous goods for transport 1. Substances including substances and mixtures, and articles are assigned to one of the following 9 classes according to the most predominant hazards they pose in transport.
Packing and labelling dangerous goods for transport. The graphics and text in this article representing the dangerous goods safety marks are derived from the united nationsbased system of identifying dangerous goods. It is limited to shipping of medical specimens for diagnostic testing, including category a infectious substances, category b biological substances, and class 9 dry ice. Identification and classification of dangerous substances and goods 5. For example, class 3 includes flammable liquids and class 8 includes corrosive materials. An outline of the dangerous goods classes, divisions.
You can use the dangerous goods classification to classify a real substance and therefore also a material in terms of dangerous goods regulations. Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods on oceangoing vessels issued by the international. Learn more about commonly shipped dangerous goods pdf for each hazard class. The substance or article shall then be classified according to the class definitions and test criteria and the name in the dangerous goods. The code sets out the technical requirements and responsibilities for transporting dangerous goods by road and rail, to help prevent. Appendix 1 list of dangerous goods with their united nations number, dangerous goods class and tops commodity code contents page latest issue contents app 1. Our iata category 1 dangerous goods training course has been designed with specific exercises related to the transportation of dangerous goods by air from a shippers perspective. List all substances in the adr system for dangerous goods by class.
Shippers declaration for dangerous goods provide at least three copies to the airline. Nature and quantity of dangerous goods dangerous goods identi. Shippers declaration for dangerous goods shipper air waybill no. The different dangerous goods classes and subdivisions are outlined below. Dangerous goods are divided into nine classes in addition to several subcategories on the basis of the specific chemical characteristics producing the risk. Dangerous items can be carried safely when appropriate measures have been taken and they are deemed safe. Dangerous when wet oxidising substances organic peroxides eg. Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard. Appendix 1 list of dangerous goods with their united. Carrier responsibilities a carrier is defined as a person who, whether or not for hire or reward has possession of dangerous goods.
Some classes are further divided into divisions due to the nature and characteristics of the substances. Click on the dg class diamonds below for information on each class of hazardous materials. This includes items with anaesthetic properties, solid dry ice, asbestos, life rafts and chain saws. Proper shipping name class or division subsidiary hazard packing group quantity and type of packing packing inst. Limited quantities of dangerous goods to meet the provisions specified in iatadgr. The recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods, manual of tests and criteria stsgac. The australian dangerous goods code establishes all hazardous substances into 9 different dangerous goods classes according to their physical and chemical properties and the risks that they present. Dgi have the ability to service all customer requests pertaining to the logistics of explosives. The department of transportation categorizes dangerous goods into nine hazard classes that describe different types of risks. Class 1 dangerous goods explosives class 2 dangerous goods gases class 3 dangerous goods flammable liquids class 4 dangerous goods flammable solids. Iata dangerous goods regulations definitions of nine classes of dangerous goods class 1.