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IATA Compliance Air Freight Dangerous Goods

Expert IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations compliance for air freight operations. We advise on classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and shipper certification for dangerous goods transported by air.

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Air Freight Compliance

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

A workplace risk assessment is a systematic examination of your work activities, premises and processes to identify what could cause harm to people — and whether you're doing enough to prevent it. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), every employer must carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health and safety of their employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities.

If you have five or more employees, the significant findings of your risk assessment must be recorded in writing. But regardless of your size, risk assessment is the foundation of every health and safety management system — without it, you're managing safety blind.

RADCaT's qualified health and safety consultants carry out thorough, practical workplace risk assessments for businesses of every size and sector across the UK. We don't produce generic templates — we visit your premises, walk your processes, talk to your team and produce site-specific, task-specific assessments that genuinely reflect your operations and give you a clear, prioritised action plan for improvement.

Whether you need a general workplace risk assessment for your office, a task-specific assessment for high-risk activities in a factory, a site-wide review for a multi-building campus, or a pre-project risk assessment for a construction site — RADCaT delivers expert, HSE-compliant assessments tailored to your industry and your operations.

Airlines operate a zero-tolerance policy for dangerous goods non-compliance. Undeclared or incorrectly declared dangerous goods on an aircraft is a criminal offence. IATA DGR compliance is not optional — it's an absolute requirement.

IATA Compliance from RADCaT
Types of Risk Assessment

IATA Services We Provide

Complete air freight dangerous goods compliance support.

IATA DGR Advice

Expert guidance on classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and quantity limitations for dangerous goods by air. Cargo and passenger aircraft distinctions.

Shipper's Declarations

Preparation and review of Shipper's Declarations for Dangerous Goods. Correct completion is essential — errors result in cargo rejection and potential enforcement.

Packaging Specification

UN packaging specification for air transport — performance testing requirements, packaging instructions (PIs), inner and outer packaging combinations and quantity limits per package.

Forbidden Goods Assessment

Assessment of whether your substance is permitted for air transport — many substances allowed by road/sea are forbidden by air, or restricted to cargo aircraft only.

IATA Awareness Training

Staff training covering IATA DGR requirements for shippers, packers and freight forwarders. Classification, documentation, packaging and acceptance procedures.

Annual Updates

IATA DGR is updated annually (new edition each January). We notify you of changes affecting your substances and update your procedures, templates and training materials.

Every Industry

Risk Assessments for Your Sector

Every industry has different hazards. We tailor every assessment to your specific sector and operations.

Factories & Warehousing

Machinery, forklift, racking, noise

Transport & Logistics

Depot safety, loading bays, vehicles

Construction

CDM, excavations, heights, demolition

Schools & Education

Classrooms, labs, playgrounds, trips

Care & Healthcare

Patient handling, clinical, infection

Chemical

Process safety, COSHH, DSEAR

Hospitality

Kitchens, fire, slips, public safety

SMEs & Offices

DSE, fire, general workplace

Charities

Events, lone working, volunteers
Our Process

How We Carry Out a Risk Assessment

1

Shipment Review

We review your dangerous goods air freight requirements — substances, classifications, quantities, packaging, destinations and frequency of shipment.

2

Compliance Assessment

Assessment against current IATA DGR — permitted quantities, packaging instructions, marking, labelling and documentation requirements for your specific substances.

3

Documentation & Templates

Development of compliant Shipper's Declaration templates, packaging procedures, checklists and internal approval processes for your air freight operations.

4

Staff Training

IATA DGR awareness training for shipping staff, packers and anyone involved in preparing dangerous goods for air transport. Certification provided.

5

Ongoing Compliance

Annual DGR edition updates, procedure reviews, documentation checks and regulatory change notifications for retained clients.

Related Services

Complete Your Compliance Puzzle

DGSA Consultancy

Statutory adviser appointment

ADR Training

Road transport compliance

IMDG Compliance

Sea freight dangerous goods

IATA Compliance

Air freight dangerous goods

Classification & Packaging

UN classification & packing

Compliance Audits

DG operational audits

Annual Reports

Statutory DGSA reports

Emergency Support

24/7 DG incident line

Health & Safety

Workplace risk management

DSEAR Assessments

Explosive atmosphere compliance

On-Site Training

Delivered at your premises

Training Courses

Accredited courses
Common Questions

IATA Compliance FAQ

Is IATA DGR different from ADR?

Yes, significantly. IATA DGR for air transport is much more restrictive than ADR for road. Many substances permitted by road are forbidden by air. Packaging requirements, quantity limits and documentation standards are all more stringent. You cannot assume ADR compliance means IATA compliance.

What is a Shipper's Declaration?

The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is the mandatory document accompanying all dangerous goods shipments by air. It must contain precise information on UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packaging type, handling instructions and emergency contact. Any error can result in rejection.

Can all dangerous goods go by air?

No. Many are forbidden entirely. Others are restricted to cargo aircraft only (not passenger flights). Quantity limits per package and per aircraft are significantly lower than road or sea. RADCaT assesses whether your specific substance can be shipped by air and under what conditions.

How often does IATA DGR change?

Annually. A new edition is published each January incorporating amendments from ICAO, UN recommendations and airline requirements. Your procedures and training must be updated to the current edition.

Do you provide shipper certification training?

Yes. We deliver IATA DGR training for shippers and packers covering classification, documentation, packaging, marking, labelling and acceptance procedures. Essential for any staff preparing dangerous goods for air transport.

What happens if undeclared DG is found on an aircraft?

It is a serious criminal offence. Airlines, airports and the CAA treat undeclared dangerous goods as a major safety incident. Penalties include prosecution, unlimited fines and imprisonment. Prevention through proper training and compliance is essential.

How much does IATA compliance support cost?

Based on the complexity of your shipments and frequency. Retainer packages available. Contact us for a free consultation.

Need IATA DGR Support?

Tell us about your air freight operations and we'll ensure your shipments are fully compliant.

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