Dangerous Goods Endorsement

Dangerous goods for transport on land include substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious, corrosive or environmentally hazardous properties, and containers that have held dangerous goods.

All classes of dangerous goods are described in table A of the Rule, which is based on classifications in the United Nations (UN) Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods – model regulations.

Commonly available goods that are classified as dangerous for transport include:
• ammunition and fireworks
• aerosol canisters
• LPG and CNG cylinders
• oxyacetylene and other welding cylinders
• compressed air cylinders for scuba diving
• diesel
• flammable liquids such as petrol, kerosene, methylated spirits,
turpentine, thinners, solvent-based paints and epoxy resin
• hardener for epoxy resin
• some swimming pool chemicals
• some commercial and household cleaning products, such as
dishwasher detergents
• some garden care products