Dangerous Goods Assessment

A dangerous good is a substance, mixture or article that, because of their physical, chemical (physicochemical) or acute toxicity properties, presents an immediate hazard to people, property or the environment. Types and classes of substances classified as dangerous goods include:

Class 1 – explosives
Class 2.1 – flammable gas
Class 2.2 – non-flammable gas
Class 2.3 – poisonous gas
Class 3 – flammable liquid
Class 4.1 – flammable solids
Class 4.2 – spontaneously combustible
Class 4.3 – dangerous when wet
Class 5.1 – oxidizing agent
Class 5.2 – organic peroxide
Class 6 – poisons and harmful substances
Class 7 – radioactive substances
Class 8 – corrosives
Class 9 – miscellaneous dangerous goods

Given the nature of some dangerous goods and the incompatibility of same with other dangerous goods, hazardous substances, people and the environment. A thorough and proper assessment is paramount – many variables are considered when assessing your dangerous goods; the DG class, compatibility with other substances, storage, proximity to public spaces, segregation, signage, placarding, manifests and emergency response measures are all evaluated to ensure compliance.

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More Information:

AS 1216-2006 Class labels for dangerous goods
AS 1940-2004 The storage & handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS ISO 16106-2007 Transport packages for dangerous goods
AS/NZS 3833:2007 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods
HB 76:2010 Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide
ADG7 Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
[NOHSC:1015(2001)] Storage of Dangerous Goods

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