Introduction

According to the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), dangerous goods are "articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment." The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publishes the DGR to provide shippers and operators with procedures that can be used to safely transport articles and substances with hazardous properties by air.

Many dangerous goods can be transported safely by air if the articles or substances are packed properly and quantities are limited. However, if they are not controlled, the hazardous properties of these dangerous goods could adversely affect the safety of the crew, passengers, or aircraft on which they are transported. Depending on the severity of the hazard, any incidents caused by dangerous goods during air transport could also affect the nearby communities and environment.

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