ANAC DOV Module 2 key terms

Articles or substances that are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and that are shown in the list of dangerous goods or classified under the applicable regulations.

One of nine broad categories grouping dangerous goods by the nature of the risk they present, such as explosives, flammable liquids, toxic substances or radioactive material.

A subdivision within a hazard class that separates goods of the same general type according to the specific degree or kind of danger they present.

A ranking of I, II or III assigned to certain dangerous goods reflecting the degree of danger they present, with I being the greatest hazard.

A four-digit identification code preceded by the letters UN that is assigned to a specific dangerous substance or article and used worldwide to identify it.

The official name of a dangerous good as it appears in the list of dangerous goods, used on documents and markings instead of trade or brand names.

The central table that lists dangerous goods by UN number and proper shipping name together with their class, packing group, labels, special provisions and packing instructions.

A numbered requirement attached to an entry in the dangerous goods list that modifies, adds to or exempts the standard rules for that particular substance or article.

A numbered set of rules specifying which packagings and quantities may be used for a particular dangerous good, often presented in a table of options.

A provision allowing small inner packagings of certain dangerous goods to be carried under relaxed marking, labelling and documentation requirements, subject to stated maximum quantities per package.

A provision permitting very small quantities of certain dangerous goods to be carried with minimal requirements, identified by a code such as E1 or E2 in the dangerous goods list.

A formal relief from specified requirements granted by the competent authority or permitted by the regulations under defined conditions and, usually, for a limited period.

The national body designated to administer and enforce the dangerous goods regulations, including issuing approvals, exemptions and training guidance within its jurisdiction.

A written authorisation issued by a competent authority permitting a specific activity, packaging or arrangement that the regulations would not otherwise allow.

The duty of the consignor to classify goods correctly, select suitable packaging, mark and label them, and provide accurate documentation before handing a consignment for carriage.

The duty of the air carrier to verify that a consignment complies with the regulations before acceptance and to ensure safe loading, handling and crew notification.

Packaging that has been designed and tested to a United Nations performance standard and bears the prescribed UN packaging mark showing its type and tested capability.

The coded symbol applied to UN specification packaging that identifies its type, packing group performance, maximum gross mass and other test details.

A packaging consisting of one or more inner packagings secured inside an outer packaging, designed so that the two together meet the required performance standard.

An enclosure used by a single shipper to consolidate several packages into one handling unit for convenience, marked and labelled to reflect the goods inside.

A diamond-shaped label showing the class symbol and colours that must be affixed to packages to communicate the primary and any subsidiary risk of the contents.

A rectangular label applied to packages or overpacks that indicates a specific handling requirement, for example that the package must be kept away from heat or upright.

The document signed by the consignor certifying that the consignment has been fully described, classified, packed, marked and labelled in accordance with the regulations.

The transport document accompanying an air consignment that must indicate, where applicable, that dangerous goods are included and reference the associated declaration.

The process by which the operator verifies that a dangerous goods consignment and its documentation meet all requirements before it is accepted for carriage.

The physical separation of dangerous goods from other goods, or from each other, on an aircraft or in a storage area to prevent dangerous interaction.

A letter assigned to explosives that indicates which substances may be carried or stored together without creating an unacceptable additional hazard.

A rule limiting where on an aircraft dangerous goods may be stowed, for example prohibiting carriage in a passenger cabin or requiring separation from crew areas.

A designation meaning the goods may be carried only on aircraft dedicated to freight, and which must be shown on the package label and in the documentation.

Instructions, usually in a written document or drill code, describing the immediate actions to take in case of a spill, fire or other incident involving the goods.

A short alphanumeric code assigned to a substance that links it to a standard set of emergency response procedures for fire or spill situations.

A formal record submitted after a dangerous goods event such as leakage, damage, undeclared goods or an emergency, describing what happened and the response taken.

Mandatory instruction for staff involved in preparing, accepting, handling or loading dangerous goods, covering regulations, hazards and emergency procedures, with periodic refresher and assessment.

Documentation kept by the employer showing that each relevant employee has completed required dangerous goods training, including dates, content and assessment results.

The system of checks, audits and procedures an organisation uses to confirm that its dangerous goods activities consistently meet regulatory and safety requirements.

The country in whose territory a consignment of dangerous goods is first prepared and offered for carriage, whose competent authority may grant certain approvals.

Dangerous articles or substances contained in cargo that the shipper has not declared, often present in everyday items such as equipment, vehicles or household goods.