9 classes.
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In the scheme used for transport of hazardous materials there are eight (8) classes of hazardous materials.
There are three (3) packaging groups in the DOT regulations for shipping hazardous materials. Note, however, that some hazard classes have no packaging groups.
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There are three, and only three, packing groups defined in the regulations for transportation of hazardous materials (dangerous goods).
Many companies offer hazardous materials training for their employees. One company that offers certification can be found at www.airseacontainers.com They specialize in packaging Hazmat materials.
One way of describing a "hazardous materials incident" would be "an accident where hazardous materials are present." However, many people are uncomfortable with the use of the word "accident" which implies an unplanned event that could not have been avoided. That is why the word "incident" is used in the first place. It does not carry any implication of inevitability.
No, in most cases, the sense of smell is not a reliable means of identifying the presence of a hazardous materials.Many hazardous materials have no odor, and others are hazardous at concentrations that are too low to be smelled by most people.In addition there are many materials that have obnoxious odors but are not otherwise hazardous.
Toxic materials are things that can cause ill health of some sort. Hazardous materials are materials that can cause any sort of undesired effect - catch on fire, explode, corrode, make you sick, etc. All toxic materials are hazardous, but not all hazardous materials are toxic. There are by far too many to list them in this forum.
Many types of cigarett lighters are regulated as hazardous materials if carried onto an airplane or packed in check baggage, as well as when shipped by air. In other circumstances, only the lighter fluid is considered to be a hazardous material.
Over 2 billion pounds.
There are many regulations that cover the storage and use of hazardous materials. Which ones apply to you depend on what country you are in and sometimes also one what state or province you are in. The regulations are those that relate to fire prevention/protection, occupational exposure, and environmental management.