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Dangerous Goods Handling and Segregation

Classify, place and segregate dangerous goods correctly, and load a vehicle that passes inspection.

Delivery
Online
Duration
Self paced, around 3 hours
Level
Intermediate

Overview

A hands-on course covering the nine dangerous goods classes, the segregation rules that keep incompatible loads apart, and how to plan a compliant load. You will work through real load scenarios, including placarding and the use of approved segregation devices.

What you will learn

  • Identify the nine dangerous goods classes and their placards
  • Apply segregation distances and approved segregation devices
  • Plan a load that separates incompatible goods correctly
  • Select and position front and rear placards for a load

The DGMate app

Know what can load together. Before it does.

The NZS 5433 segregation table, the placarding flowchart and every hazard class, in your pocket. Checks work offline.

  • Segregation checks
  • Placarding flowchart
  • Works without signal

Doing our Dangerous Goods course? Your first 12 months of DGMate are free with your enrolment.

DGMate showing a segregation check: Class 3 Flammable Liquids with Class 8 Corrosives is compatible

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