Hazardous Materials Classification

Study Notes

IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) provide guidelines for the safe transport of hazardous materials by air
DGR is based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions
Regulations cover:
- Classification and identification of hazardous materials
- Packaging and labeling requirements
- Handling and storage procedures
- Training and documentation requirements
- Provisions for specific types of hazardous materials

Packaging:
- Must be designed and constructed to prevent leakage or rupture during transport
- Must be compatible with the hazardous material being transported
- Must be marked with the correct UN identification number
Labeling:
- Labels must be affixed to the packaging and include the correct hazard label
- Labels must be in the correct language and format
- Additional markings may be required, such as "Dangerous Goods" or "Cargo Aircraft Only"

Handling:
- Personnel must be trained to handle hazardous materials safely
- Handling procedures must be in place to prevent accidents and spills
- Equipment and facilities must be designed and maintained to handle hazardous materials
Storage:
- Storage facilities must be designed and constructed to prevent leakage or rupture
- Storage areas must be segregated from other cargo and personnel
- Access to storage areas must be restricted to authorized personnel

Operators may have additional or more restrictive requirements for the transport of hazardous materials
Operators may have specific procedures for handling and storing hazardous materials
Operators may have specific training programs for personnel handling hazardous materials
Operators must comply with IATA's DGR and any applicable national or international regulations

IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) provide guidelines for safe transport of hazardous materials by air
DGR based on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions
Regulations cover classification, packaging, labeling, handling, storage, training, and documentation

Packaging must be designed and constructed to prevent leakage or rupture during transport
Packaging must be compatible with the hazardous material being transported
Packaging must be marked with the correct UN identification number
Labels must be affixed to the packaging and include the correct hazard label
Labels must be in the correct language and format
Additional markings may be required, such as "Dangerous Goods" or "Cargo Aircraft Only"

Personnel must be trained to handle hazardous materials safely
Handling procedures must be in place to prevent accidents and spills
Equipment and facilities must be designed and maintained to handle hazardous materials
Storage facilities must be designed and constructed to prevent leakage or rupture
Storage areas must be segregated from other cargo and personnel
Access to storage areas must be restricted to authorized personnel

Operators may have additional or more restrictive requirements for hazardous materials transport
Operators may have specific procedures for handling and storing hazardous materials
Operators may have specific training programs for personnel handling hazardous materials
Operators must comply with IATA's DGR and applicable national or international regulations