First, we need to understand that different types of goods require different transportation measures. For example, products such as food, clothing, toys and home decor products can be easily packaged and shipped by air or sea without additional cargo handling work. Also, we should be extra careful when transporting dangerous and dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are goods and products that require special management to be packaged, palletized and loaded. In some cases, they require special machinery, equipment and containers to be transported safely. In short, dangerous products that may pose a threat to living things.
In this blog we will discuss hazmat - how to transport hazmat safely? Let's dive into it.
How are hazardous substances classified?
Since many daily necessities are considered hazardous, it can be difficult to determine if the product is dangerous. Products such as perfumes, detergents and paints. These are classified as hazardous materials.
Dangerous Goods Classification——
The United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods classifies dangerous goods according to the hazard they pose. Under this category, each substance is divided into a category. There are nine classes in total. Some are divided into a subcategory.
Some substances fall into two categories. In this case, the class with the highest hazard class belongs to the primary class, and the lowest class belongs to the secondary class.
Points to Remember
- Knowledge about dangerous goods.
- Follow the rules and regulations for dangerous goods.
- Follow proper packaging procedures and protocols.
- Do the required packaging according to the material.
- Train shippers on the handling of hazardous materials.
- Make sure the MSDS certificate and other documents.
- Physically check labels, signs, markings for accuracy.
- Check the packaging for leaks and other damage.
- Notify the port of discharge authority.
