Shipping Dangerous Goods
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Dangerous GoodsShipping
If you want to transport dangerous goods there are several rules on how topackage and label these items. You must also have a dangerous goods safetyadviser when transporting dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are seperatedinto different categories and differ on how you must label and package the
items. If you are only transporting limited quantities the rules won't be as strict.The classes range from one to nine; some of these include toxic substancesand radioactive material. If you are carrying any clinical waste you must beregistered as a waste carrier. The Vehicle Certification Agency is the UK
authority for the packaging of dangerous goods. Before ordering packaging youmust make sure the supplier sends you a copy of the certificate, datasheets on
how to use the packaging and any test reports. If you are transportingdangerous goods by air you must be specially trained.