Airsafe

Industry Information

Dangerous Goods and Air Travel:

Most dangerous goods can be transported safely by air provided that they are properly identified, packed, marked, labelled and documented.

Hidden Dangerous Goods
Declared shipments of dangerous goods transported by air rarely cause a problem. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia estimate that on a worldwide basis only 1% of dangerous goods accidents or incidents are attributed to declared shipments. It's the undeclared stuff that has the potential to kill. Click here to find out more about Hidden Hazards.

Passenger and Crew Baggage Allowance
Some items classified as dangerous goods, eg. perfume, aerosols and some medical preparations, are permitted in passenger's baggage. The baggage must travel on the same aircraft as the passenger. Click here to find out more about Baggage Allowances.

Useful Links:

AIR TRANSPORT

Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA)
www.casa.gov.au

Label Master for air transport regulations at a good price
www.labelmaster.com

For those using IATA publications
current IATA DGR amendments
IATA DGR 52nd Edition Addendum I 2011
IATA DGR 52nd Edition Addendum II May 2011
IATA Guidence Information on the Transport of Lithium Batteries

SEA TRANSPORT

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
www.amsa.gov.au

International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
www.imo.org

GENERAL & OTHER INTERESTING LINKS (e.g. Material Safety Data Sheets)

www.nohsc.gov.au/../ Hazardous Substances And Dangerous Goods