Most of the transported goods are not considered sufficiently dangerous to require certain precautions during road transport.
Some goods, however, due to their nature and properties, are potentially dangerous when transferred.
Dangerous Goods are liquid or solid substances and articles containing them, that have been tested and assessed against internationally acknowledged standards and have been identified as hazardous for road transport, presenting risk to people, property and the environment. Dangerous Goods are assigned to different Classes depending on their predominant hazard.
The term “Dangerous Goods” does not include the goods that could be dangerous due to inadequate or improper handling or human behavior.
Incorrect handling of Dangerous Goods may result in a dangerous reaction, meaning combustion or emission of considerable heat, emission of flammable, asphyxiant, oxidizing or toxic gases, and formation of corrosive substances or dangerous pressure rise.
Incidents involving Dangerous Goods frequently result inexplosions or fires and have the potential to provoke severe or fatal injuries , poisoning , chemical burns and other serious health issues as well as large-scale damage to property and the surrounding environment .
These types of goods are widely used by industries, so it’s essential that they are stored, handled and transported according to regulations.
There are laws and regulations regarding the transport of Dangerous Goods, the purpose of which is to protect everyone, including those ones directly involved (such as consignors or carriers), or whoever might become involved (general public).
Road transport of Dangerous Goods is regulated internationally by theADR Agreement and European Directives, with biennial updates of the Directives, taking under consideration the technological advances.
Some goods, however, due to their nature and properties, are potentially dangerous when transferred.
Dangerous Goods are liquid or solid substances and articles containing them, that have been tested and assessed against internationally acknowledged standards and have been identified as hazardous for road transport, presenting risk to people, property and the environment. Dangerous Goods are assigned to different Classes depending on their predominant hazard.
The term “Dangerous Goods” does not include the goods that could be dangerous due to inadequate or improper handling or human behavior.
Incorrect handling of Dangerous Goods may result in a dangerous reaction, meaning combustion or emission of considerable heat, emission of flammable, asphyxiant, oxidizing or toxic gases, and formation of corrosive substances or dangerous pressure rise.
Incidents involving Dangerous Goods frequently result in
These types of goods are widely used by industries, so it’s essential that they are stored, handled and transported according to regulations.
There are laws and regulations regarding the transport of Dangerous Goods, the purpose of which is to protect everyone, including those ones directly involved (such as consignors or carriers), or whoever might become involved (general public).
Road transport of Dangerous Goods is regulated internationally by the
