1
Explosives
Class
2
Gases
Class
3
Flammable Liquids
Class
4
Flammable Solids
Class
5
Oxidising Substances
Class
6
Toxic and Infectious Substances
Class
7
Radioactive Material
Class
8
Corrosive Substances
Class
9
Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles
Packing Groups
Some dangerous goods fall into one of 3 packing groups depending on the degree of danger they present to people and equipment:
Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger
Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger
Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger.
The Australian Dangerous Goods Code provides more information about the classifications and divisions of dangerous goods, and if they are assigned to a packing group.
Chain of Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that the:
-Dangerous Goods are accurately classified and declared
-Dangerous Goods are not prohibited for transport by road, sea or air
-Consignment note is completed with the Dangerous Goods declared
-Correct Dangerous Goods paperwork is presented with the package
-Package has the correct hazard labels and markings, with no evidence of leakage or damage