What is required to carry dangerous goods?

1, Basic document preparation
Dangerous goods instruction manual: It is a necessary document for carrying dangerous goods, detailing the nature, danger, safety handling methods, and emergency measures of the goods.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS): provides information on health hazards, physical and chemical properties, fire and explosion data, reactivity, toxicity, environmental hazards, preventive measures, first aid measures, controls, and personal protection of goods.
Transportation permit: For certain types of dangerous goods, such as radioactive substances, highly toxic chemicals, etc., a transportation permit from the government department may be required in advance.
Packaging certificate: It proves that the packaging of the goods complies with relevant international or domestic standards and can withstand various risks during transportation.
Transportation contract and insurance: Sign a transportation contract with the carrier to clarify the responsibilities of both parties; At the same time, purchase cargo transportation insurance to cope with possible losses or accidents.
2, Packaging requirements
Special packaging: Dangerous goods must be packaged in specialized containers such as explosion-proof boxes, leak proof barrels, gas cylinders, etc., and the packaging must be intact and comply with relevant standards.
Identification and labeling: The packaging must clearly indicate the name, hazard category, UN number (United Nations dangerous goods number), warning signs, and emergency contact information of the goods.
Packaging integrity check: Before carrying, the packaging must be inspected for integrity to ensure no damage, leakage, and compliance with transportation requirements.
3, Selection of transportation vehicles
Choose the appropriate transportation method: Based on factors such as the nature, quantity, transportation distance, and transportation cost of the goods, choose the appropriate transportation method. For example, for flammable and explosive materials, priority should be given to railway or waterway transportation, avoiding the use of road transportation to reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
Requirements for transportation vehicles: Ensure that transportation vehicles (such as vehicles, ships, and airplanes) have the qualifications to transport dangerous goods and are equipped with necessary firefighting, ventilation, and protective equipment.
Transportation route planning: Plan safe and efficient transportation routes, avoiding high-risk areas such as densely populated areas and flammable and explosive sites.
4, Personnel training
Professional knowledge training: Personnel carrying dangerous goods must receive professional training to master the nature, handling methods, emergency measures, etc. of dangerous goods.
Safety operation training: Train personnel on how to correctly operate transportation vehicles, use protective equipment, and respond to emergencies.
Legal and regulatory training: Understand and comply with relevant national and international laws and regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods.
5, Emergency plan
Develop emergency plans: Develop detailed emergency plans for possible accidents such as leaks, fires, explosions, etc., including emergency organizations, emergency measures, emergency resources, etc.
Emergency drills: Regularly organize emergency drills to improve personnel's emergency response and collaboration abilities.
Emergency contact information: Ensure that personnel carrying dangerous goods are aware of the emergency contact information of local fire, environmental protection, medical and other departments, so that they can quickly seek help in emergency situations.
6, Other precautions
Avoid mixing: Different types of dangerous goods must not be mixed in the same transportation vehicle to prevent chemical reactions or mutual contamination.
Limit quantity: According to relevant regulations, strictly control the quantity of dangerous goods carried each time to ensure that it is within a controllable range.
Full process monitoring: During transportation, dangerous goods are monitored throughout the entire process, including real-time monitoring of parameters such as temperature, pressure, and leakage.
Reporting system: In case of abnormal situations or emergencies during transportation, relevant departments should be immediately reported and emergency plans should be followed for handling.