Things to Consider Before Packing & Labeling Dangerous Goods for Transport
Dangerous goods can be defined as materials that can have hazardous properties, not properly controlled. They can be solids, liquids or gases, pure chemicals, a mixture of substances, etc. A shipper needs to understand the nature of certain hazardous materials that can cause risk to the surrounding. It can affect the living organisms as well the safety of the environment.
When you transport dangerous goods incorrectly, you put people as well as the environment in danger. While transporting dangerous goods, you must plan it properly. You need to check and manage the temperature, certifications, licenses, chemicals, etc. So, if you are transporting dangerous goods, here are some crucial things to keep in mind before packing and labeling.
- Proper Packaging: Packaging plays a crucial role in the transportation of dangerous goods. It should be packed carefully to ensure that no damage comes to the products. If you are transporting the hazardous and non-dangerous goods in the same cargo, ensure you have packed them properly. If you take shortcuts for packaging the goods, then you will have to bear the additional cargo claims and damages.
- Label your hazardous materials: Packaging of goods also means that you label the hazardous materials. Also, make sure you label the shipping container along with inner and outer packaging. Ensure wherever you are labeling, it is visible. It is advisable to add the contact number of the shipper in case of any emergency.
- Make sure you have the right documentation: Get all your documentation right when shipping hazardous materials as it is more complicated than the regular cargo. Make sure all the dangerous items are mentioned under the commercial invoice. You might require different documents for your cargo depending upon the nature and classification of cargo. Some of them include Dangerous goods requests, packing lists, etc.
- Ensure you are trained and certified: There are different types of training and certifications required if you want to ship hazardous goods. So make sure you are trained and certified for the same. Every employee working in this industry should be aware of the rules and regulations.
- Get your insurance done: It is essential to have insurance cover when you are transporting hazardous goods in the cargo. As it will depend on shipping the goods domestically or internationally, you may need a different kind of coverage. So when you are sure of your shipment type, date, value, and destination, ensure you get your insurance done.
- Plan your shipment early: As there are many documents to be approved from different departments, it will be challenging. Start planning at least four months prior, so that you do not face any timeline issue at the end. Prior approval will make your process run smoothly without any problems dealing with it.
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