IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods — Guidelines
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IS 18149:2023 is an Indian Standard issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that provides comprehensive guidelines for the safe transportation of dangerous goods by road, rail, air, sea, and inland waterways. The standard covers the classification, packaging, labeling, marking, documentation, handling, loading, unloading, segregation, training, emergency response, security, inspection, and regulatory compliance requirements for hazardous materials. It applies to dangerous goods such as explosives, gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing substances, organic peroxides, toxic substances, infectious substances, radioactive materials, corrosive substances, and miscellaneous hazardous materials. The standard aims to prevent harm to people, property, animals, and the environment while ensuring safe movement of dangerous goods throughout the supply chain.
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