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Dangerous Goods Class 8: Corrosives

Every type of Dangerous Goods substance or product requires specific knowledge to handle and transport safely. The UN hazmat framework of 9 classes identifies the hazards that each material may pose.Continuing our in-depth look at the 9 classes, we now look at the classification for corrosives materials. Class 8 Corrosive materials Class 8 are substances …

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Competency-Based Approach to Dangerous Goods Training and Assessment

Competency Based Training (CBT) assessments will be required from the 1st of January 2023 by the ICAO. This applies to those shipping by Air. In September 2019, the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) undertook the development of new proposed provisions and guidance material under a competency-based approach for dangerous goods training. The objective of competency-based …

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Dangerous Goods Class 6: Toxic Substances; Infectious Substances

Continuing our look at the nine classes of Dangerous Goods with Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances. If you want to read about the other classes check out our previous blogs here. UN Regulations class products and substances into 9 classes. The regulatory framework for the transport of Dangerous Goods includes the ICAO’s Technical Instructions, …

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