Description
The legal regulations that apply in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods, and the procedures involved in classifying such materials.
Alternative labels
transportation of dangerous goods law
transportation of dangerous goods legislation
legal regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods
legal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous material
legislation on the transportation of dangerous goods
legal provisions on the transportation of dangerous goods
legal requirements governing the transportation of dangerous goods
legal requirements governing the transportation of hazardous material
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Laws on the transportation of dangerous goods is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Dangerous goods safety adviser: Dangerous goods safety advisers inspect and make transport recommendations in line with the European regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods. They may advise on the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea and air. Dangerous goods safety advisers also prepare safety reports and investigate safety infringements. They provide individuals with the procedures and instructions to follow during the loading, unloading and transporting of these goods.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.
Optional knowledge
Laws on the transportation of dangerous goods is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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