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TRAINING

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

• Documents for shipping describe the dangerous goods being transported
• To prevent spills and leaks, practice safe packaging
• Labels and placards provide immediate notification of the hazards of the dangerous goods
• Emergency actions protect people and the environment in case of a spill or leak
• Everyone who handles dangerous goods, regardless of their role, is responsible for making sure the goods are transported safely to their final destination

• Understand the hazards of each class of dangerous goods
• Recognize the hazards shown by labels and placards
• Carry a training certificate
• Handle dangerous goods carefully to prevent spills and leaks
• Take action in case of a spill or leak

• The use of safety equipment such as gloves or goggles
• Safety loading and unloading procedures
• Special training for explosives or radioactives
• Guidelines for selecting appropriate packages and containers
• More information about how to classify dangerous goods
• Emergency response information for site specific use