Dangerous Goods Classes and Classification

The learning objective of this video are to give those personnel involved in handling dangerous goods:
An understanding of the criteria used to determine whether goods should be considered as dangerous.
A working knowledge of the nine classes and their respective divisions to which dangerous goods are assigned.
The classification is described in Chapter 2 contained in Volume 1 of the IMDG Code.

Hazardous chemicals and chemical reactions
The purpose of classification

Class overview
Class 1 – Explosives
Class 2 – Gases
Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
Class 4 – Flammable Solids
Class 5 – Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 – Toxic and infections substances
Class 7 – Radioactive material
Class 8 – Corrosive substances
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances

Marine Pollutants