New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

This standard provides guidelines on packaging, labeling, handling and transport operations for safe transportation of dangerous goods based on their classification which include explosives, gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, poisonous and infectious substances, radioactive substances, corrosive substances and other miscellaneous dangerous substances, in order to prevent harm to human, animals, property and the environment.

NOTE - These guidelines are not applicable for the dangerous goods forbidden for transportation by law.

2. REFERENCES

IS 1446 : 2002 Classification of dangerous goods

IS 11466 (Part 2) : 1985 Guidelines for packing, stowage and securing of cargo inside the freight containers: Part 2 dangerous goods

IS 16833 : 2018 Automotive tracking device (ATD) and integrated systems