Dangerous goods management

What is meant by Dangerous goods management?

Dangerous goods management refers to the management of all aspects related to the transportation and storage of hazardous goods. This includes the identification, classification, labeling, packaging, documentation, storage, and transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with national and international regulations. Hazardous goods management aims to ensure safety during transportation and storage, prevent environmental damage, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Typical functions of software in the area of dangerous goods management could include:

1. Capture and management of information about all hazardous goods transported or stored by the company.
2. Automated classification of hazardous goods according to applicable regulations and standards.
3. Generation of shipping documents, including dangerous goods declarations and waybills.
4. Monitoring of inventory levels and orders of hazardous goods, with automatic alerts for low stocks or expiration dates.
5. Integration with shipping and transportation management systems for seamless tracking of hazardous goods throughout the logistics process.
6. Training modules for employees involved in the transportation or storage of hazardous goods, including certification tracking and compliance training.