ADR (dangerous goods transport)

**Dangerous Goods:**

Dangerous goods, also known as hazardous materials (HAZMAT), are substances or articles that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment during transportation and handling. These materials possess inherent properties that can cause potential harm even when stationary. Dangerous goods encompass a wide range of substances, including flammable liquids and solids, explosives, toxic and infectious substances, radioactive materials, corrosives, oxidizing agents, compressed gases, and other materials that present physical or chemical hazards.

The safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods are governed by comprehensive international and national regulations. These regulations establish requirements for packaging, labeling, documentation, and emergency response procedures to mitigate risks during transit. The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods serve as a basis for many regional and national regulatory schemes. Standardized hazard classifications and labeling systems, such as the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), are used to communicate the specific hazards associated with each substance. Emergency responders, such as specialized HAZMAT teams, are trained to manage incidents involving dangerous goods, utilizing specific protective equipment and procedures.