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Defenition
1) What does the Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances means?
2) Examples of this class 9
1) Dangerous Goods which are classed as Miscellaneous are substances and articles which during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other classes. This class encompasses, but is not limited to, environmentally hazardous substances, substances that are transported at elevated temperatures, miscellaneous articles and substances, genetically modified organisms and micro-organisms and (depending on the method of transport) magnetized materials and aviation regulated substances
Commonly transported class 9 dangerous goods include:
- zinc oxide
- ithium ion batteries
- genetically modified organisms
- air bag modules and motor engines.
The packaging requirements for dangerous goods assigned to UN packing group I are much higher than the dangerous goods assigned to packing group II and III.
Examples:
- Chemical kit or first aid kit
- Life-saving applinces, not self-inflating,containing dangerous goods as equipment
- Vehicle,fllamable, gas powered
Packing Group II: Substances presenting medium danger
Examples:
+ Lithium metal batteries
+ laptops, phones, cameras, power tools
+ chemical elements: ( actinolite,anthophyllite, tremolite)
Examples:
<> Ammonioum nitrate
<> Carbon dioxide
<> Zinc dithionite
<> Fish meal
<> Chemical kit
<> First aid kit
If you regularly use or store dangerous goods in your workplace, it is vitally important that you store, handle and manage these materials in a manner that minimises the associated risks they present to people, property and the surrounding environment.
1) Keeping dangerous goods and articles away from heat and potential ignition sources
2) Ensuring packages are secure, marked appropriately and not prone to spillage
3) Maintaining suitable waste disposal procedures
4) Regularly inspecting the goods using suitably trained personnel
5) Providing adequate training to personnel involved in the storage and handling of the dangerous goods
6) Providing and maintaining first aid kits