Dangerous goods Marking & Labelling

What are the two main types of labels used for dangerous goods?

• Hazard labels and Handling labels

• Primary labels and Subsidiary labels

• Warning labels and Caution labels

• Shipping labels and Transport labels

What is the primary purpose of hazard labels on dangerous goods?

• To indicate the shipping name

• To alert to risks involved in handling the dangerous good

• To show the weight of the package

• To specify the destination

What does the number located at the bottom of a hazard label indicate?

• The degree of danger of the dangerous good

• The hazard class or division

• The UN identification number

• The package weight

For which of the following materials are subsidiary placards required?

• Materials with a poison inhalation subsidiary hazard

• Materials that are non-flammable

• Materials that are inert

• Materials with low toxicity

What is the function of handling labels on dangerous goods?

• To identify the manufacturer

• To provide instructions on how to handle the goods or cautionary statements

• To list all ingredients

• To indicate the country of origin