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.
DurationDangerous 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
NZ Training Assessments Ltd is a NZQA Private Training Establishment (PTE) Registered & Accredited as a category 1 (Highly confident in Educational Performance & Highly confident in capability in self-assessment) under the Education Act 1989 & its subsequent amendments.
This course is designed to train drivers, loaders and Dangerous Goods handlers how to transport and handle hazardous  and Dangerous Goods legally and safely.
The 'D' Endorsement is required for drivers transporting Dangerous Goods. This includes Class 5 tanker drivers transporting petrol but also includes Courier drivers, even on their restricted licences, if they are transporting such things as cleaning products, health and beauty products
This full day course provides specific training on completing Dangerous Goods Declarations for road transport. It also provides information on DG classification, PPE, spill training, and MSDS sheets.
By being the holder of a Dangerous Goods Endorsement, you will be able to transport Dangerous Goods for payment. The Dangerous Goods Endorsement includes a day of theory training in class. Participants will complete unit standard 16718 which will also be registered on the NZQA framework.
If you're transporting dangerous or hazardous goods, you need a dangerous goods endorsement on your driver licence. Dangerous goods include substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties.They also include containers that have held dangerous goods.
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