DG SPECIALIST OF MIAMI
Services
Substances and materials which are dangerous for transport range from those which present obvious risks, such as explosives and fuming acids, through to more frequently encountered products such as paints, solvents and pesticides. The transport of dangerous goods is regulated in order to prevent, as far as possible, accidents involving people or property, damage to the environment, to the means of transport employed or to other goods being transported. Each mode of transport, (air, sea, road, rail and inland waterway) has its own regulations but they are now largely harmonized with the Model Regulations, published by United Nations Economic and Social Council's Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
The UN Model Regulations use a classification system in which each dangerous substance or article is assigned to a CLASS, depending on the nature of the danger it presents. There are 9 Classes, some of which are sub-divided.
IMDG IMO OCEAN
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) is an international organization comprised of representatives of the ocean common carriers of the world, operating under several nations, dedicated to improving the understanding and uniform application of rules and regulations governing maritime Hazardous Materials - Dangerous Goods Transportation, including the IMDG Code. Collectively, IMDG members are responsible for the safe transportation of over 85% of the ocean borne container traffic in the US trades.
IATA ICAO AIR
IATA works closely with local governments and ICAO in the development of regulations. This way, we ensure that the rules and guidelines on dangerous goods transportation are effective and efficient. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual is the global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air and the only standard recognized by airlines. Some of the cargo carried by air presents a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and it has to be properly handled at all times. Items of such cargo are called dangerous goods; they are regularly and routinely carried by air on both fixed wing aeroplanes and helicopters and there are very strict requirements prescribed for their transport. Provided they are correctly dealt with in the transport chain - from the shipper to the consignee, via the operator - they will not cause a problem unless they are involved in some other occurrence, for instance, a fire. Incidents arising from dangerous goods usually happen because of non-compliance with the requirements - eg they are wrongly packed or mishandled.
GROUND ROAD
All packages containing hazardous materials must be properly classified, described, packaged, marked, labeled and in proper condition for transportation according to applicable DOT regulations and Ground requirements described in accordance to DOT regulations.
Documentation
Shipper hazmat declaration Air, Ocean and Ground transportation.
Repackaging
UN certified packing and marking process based on mode of transport
SDS Creation
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs) to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products. As of June 1, 2015, the HCS will require new SDSs to be in a uniform format, and include the 16 section numbers, the headings, and associated
Disposal
Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, gases, or sludges. They can be discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids, paints, oils or pesticides, or the by-products of manufacturing processes.