Packaging Suppliers for Dangerous Goods

Whether at work or in civilian life, dangerous materials may present an exposure threat. For the protection of employee and public health, a wide range of suppliers provide specialized packaging so that these materials can be disposed of and transported safely.

Identification

• Some businesses produce specially-manufactured containers designed for hazardous materials. These containers can be made of a variety of different materials ranging from plastic to metal. Of course, the material and design of the receptacle must conform to that hazardous material that is being transported.

Features

• Some of the most common vessels used to transport dangerous goods are barrels or drums that are designed to store hazardous materials only for a specific period of time. Other suppliers provide bags, jars or other receptacles for customers---like those in the medical industry---that must frequently dispose of biohazards or contaminants. Hazardous materials are separated into different classes, and these provide the primary criteria for the design, construction and integrity of the packaging.

Considerations

• Transporters of dangerous goods must locate suppliers that make appropriate placards to identify the material within the container. Additionally, anyone who physically transport hazardous materials must have an advanced or professional drivers license that meets state and federal qualifications.