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Dangerous goods are substances or objects that may cause harm to humans, property and the environment. Dangerous goods transport Melbourne is subject to international and national safety regulations. 

This means that you should be familiar with all aspects of transporting dangerous goods before you need to do so.

Transport by rail

There are many types of dangerous goods. Examples include flammable liquids, gas and solids. You can find more information on this topic by visiting the Canadian Transportation Agency’s website at www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/dgaccidentreport_e.asp

When transporting dangerous goods:

• Know what you are transporting and how to do it properly;
• Ensure that all employees who handle dangerous goods know what they’re doing;
• Train your employees on the safe transportation of dangerous goods, Make sure there's enough room for loading and unloading your shipments without endangering anyone else or causing damage to property around you;

Transport by air

The regulations require you to ship your dangerous goods in packages that are strong enough to protect them from damage and leakages if they are going to be transported by air. If your package is over 1 meter in length, you must use a wooden box that can withstand an impact of up to 20 kilonewtons (kn). All packages must be labelled with the following information:

The name, address and telephone number of the consignee (the person who will receive your package) The nature of the goods being shipped (for example "dangerous goods")

The number of packages being shipped The gross mass of the package (that is, the total weight of the package, including any packing materials) If you are shipping a dangerous good that is classified as Class 1 or Class 8, then your label must also display a warning symbol.

 

Transport by sea

When transporting dangerous goods by sea, it’s important to know the differences between different types of vessels and how they affect your shipment.

• Onboard a bulk carrier, cargo is usually carried in large containers that can hold hundreds of tons of material at once. Once packaged into these containers and loaded onto the ship, they are secured with heavy-duty strapping and stowage nets to prevent shifting during transit.
• Tankers also carry liquid products in tanks as well as gases in cylinders or spheres. They have built-in safety features such as automatic shut-off valves for leaks and detection systems for dangerous substances such as flammable liquids or gas leaks; however, you should always be aware of what type of tank your product is being transported in just in case there's an issue during transit that requires immediate action on your part or someone else's (such as port workers).
• General cargo vessels will often carry a few types of cargo including dry goods like grain or even frozen meats that need sufficient temperature control throughout their journey so they don't spoil before reaching their destination

Conclusion

If you’re dangerous goods transport Melbourne, it’s important to know the regulations and how to comply with them. Thus we hope that this guide was helpful.