BOS 540: 2013 Section 2

Description

This standard covers the identification of dangerous goods that are capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety or to property and the environment. Dangerous goods are classified in nine classes and three packing groups in accordance with the United Nations’ Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations. The nine classes relate to the type of hazard whereas the three packing groups relate to the degree of danger posed within the class.