Hazard Categories

Shipping hazardous materials is complicated, and it can seem overwhelming. While all the laws and regulations may be frustrating, keep in mind that they are in place for everyone’s protection. They are meant to protect people, wildlife, property and the environment from the potential dangers of hazardous goods — so they should not be taken lightly.

Hazard classes allow you to convey exactly what type of hazardous material is contained in a package or being transported. This categorization is required by law, and it ensures that carriers, first responders and others know exactly what they are dealing with. If you are shipping hazardous materials, you will need hazmat placards and labels that reflect the correct hazard class for the goods being transported.