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dangerous goods contact person
Freight forwarders, shippers, and carriers designate a dangerous goods contact person as the internal point of responsibility for all matters relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.
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Freight forwarders, shippers, and carriers designate a dangerous goods contact person as the internal point of responsibility for all matters relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials. The role covers compliance with applicable regulations – primarily ADR (road), RID (rail), IMDG Code (sea), and IATA-DGR (air) – across classification, labelling, packaging, and documentation. The contact person also trains staff, advises external partners, and liaises with regulatory authorities during inspections or incidents. In smaller organizations the function is often merged with that of the dangerous goods safety adviser; larger companies typically maintain dedicated teams. Formal designation is a statutory requirement in most jurisdictions and must be documented in writing.
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