Dangerous goods (DG) are substances that are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment during transport. Certain dangerous goods that pose risks even when not being transported are known as hazardous materials (syllabically abbreviated as HAZMAT or hazmat).

2017年6月22日 · A breif explanation of the 9 classes of dangerous goods, which are used to classify goods depending on their main dangerous property.

2023年11月9日 · A dangerous good (also known as hazardous material or hazmat) is any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. Identifying dangerous goods is the first step to reduce the risks posed by the product with proper packaging, communication, handling, and stowage.

IATA works with governments and ICAO in developing regulations to ensure safe and efficient transportation of dangerous goods by air.

2025年1月8日 · 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.

2022年9月20日 · Some examples of dangerous goods are aerosols, lithium batteries, infectious substances, fireworks, dry-ice, gasoline powered engines and machinery, lighters, and paint. (table from 4.2)

Dangerous goods are items specifically regulated for transportation and classified according to their hazard level. They cause an immediate impact. On the other hand, hazardous materials refer to any substance or material that may cause harm to people, property, or the environment.

Learn about the safe transport of dangerous goods in Canada by air, rail, road and water. Find information on dangerous goods consultations, certificates and publications. In an emergency, contact CANUTEC for immediate advice and recommended actions to take or avoid in a dangerous goods emergency.

2025年2月7日 · When shipping batteries with equipment, companies must include a maximum number of batteries needed to power the equipment along with two extra sets. If the total amount of cells is equal to or less than 20 watt-hours (Wh) and the batteries are equal to or less than 100 Wh, a Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) is not required.

2024年9月23日 · Dangerous goods are broken down into nine classes. Learn more about the nine classes of IMDG dangerous goods and the certification required to handle them.