Packaging Of Dangerous Goods For Transport: Things To Note

Packaging of dangerous goods transport Australia is a requirement in the transportation of all dangerous goods. The object of this post is to provide you with some insight into what you need to know when packaging your goods and how we can help at Express Freight & Logistics.

These include the type of package, size, weight, marking and labelling

There are a number of things to note when packaging dangerous goods for transport. These include:

• The type of package – this refers to the material used and its strength. The general rule is that you should use strong, rigid and waterproof materials such as wooden boxes or cases made from plywood or chipboard; metal drums; fibre drums with plastic liners; plastic bags (double-bagged if necessary); plastic containers with clamps/clips etc attached securely on all sides so they cannot be opened accidentally by handling alone during transportation and storage off-site at destination locations around Australia’s capital cities.
• Size – ensure there is enough space between the product inside your packaging so that no one could get hurt if anything inside shifted during transport.*

Packaging requirements

Packaging must be strong enough to contain the dangerous goods. The packaging must also be leakproof, and have no holes or gaps in it. It must be strong enough to withstand any external forces that may be placed on it, including shock, vibration and pressure changes during transport.

Finally, it must not react with the dangerous goods inside it (e.g., cause them to become unstable).

Placarding requirements

Placards must be visible from the outside of the vehicle and in a visible and legible condition. They must also be kept in good condition, with no torn or faded areas that could obscure any part of the label’s message. Finally, placards must be readable by a person standing at the rear of the vehicle (in other words, you can’t just assume your driver will have read them).

There are two types of placards: – A permanent disability parking placard, which is issued to a person with a permanent disability or who has lost the use of their legs and needs assistance in getting around. These can be used at any time and do not expire.

– A temporary disability parking placard, which is issued to a person with a temporary disability. These are only valid for up to six months and can only be used in conjunction with special plates or permits issued by the DMV.

Information required on packaging

• Product name
• Shipper’s name and address
• Consignee’s name and address
• Dangerous goods class(es) of the product (UN number)

Conclusion

The packaging of dangerous goods transport Australia is a subject with many details and requirements. The information provided above should help you to understand the basics of this topic, so that you can make informed decisions when transporting hazardous materials by air or sea.