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UN/OECD seminar in follow-up to the 2020 Beirut port explosion

UN/OECD seminar in follow-up to the 2020 Beirut port explosion

Lessons learned, experiences and good practices in managing risks of ammonium nitrate storage, handling and transport in port areas, preventing accidents and mitigating their consequences

Author
Staff Author
Date
17/03/2022
Dangerous goods quick reference guide - Class 1: Explosive substances and articles

12/12/2025

Dangerous goods quick reference guide - Class 1: Explosive substances and articles

Class 1: Explosive substances and articles. Dangerous goods include explosive substances and articles that pose risks such as property damage, cargo damage, injury, environmental harm, insurance invalidation, and potential criminal prosecution. This quick reference guide demonstrates which cargoes fall under this class and the dos and do nots for packing, storing, and transporting, plus helpful guidance to keep your operations and employees safe. 
Dangerous goods quick reference guide - Class 2: Gases

11/12/2025

Dangerous goods quick reference guide - Class 2: Gases

Dangerous goods include gases that pose risks such as property damage, cargo damage, injury, environmental harm, insurance invalidation, and potential criminal prosecution.
Dangerous goods quick reference guides - Class 3: Flammable liquids

11/12/2025

Dangerous goods quick reference guides - Class 3: Flammable liquids

Class 3 dangerous goods include flammable liquids that pose risks such as property damage, cargo damage, injury, environmental harm, insurance invalidation, and potential criminal prosecution. 
Dangerous goods quick reference - Class 4: Flammable substances

11/12/2025

Dangerous goods quick reference - Class 4: Flammable substances

Class 4 dangerous goods include flammable solids and substances that can ignite spontaneously or emit flammable gases when in contact with water. These pose risks such as property damage, cargo damage, injury, environmental harm, insurance invalidation, and potential criminal prosecution.