The organisers of National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day have decided to put its focus firmly on the issues of compliance and comprehension, recognising the wide variation in operators’ adherence to, or even understanding of, the rules which govern the movement of dangerous goods in the UK
The British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) will mark the day (9 July) with a free and open to all online webinar intended to enhance the safety culture around the handling and transport of hazardous materials including everyday items such as cleaning products and batteries as well as chemicals and diagnostic samples. The theme for 2026 centres on “Limited Quantities”, a regulatory provision intended to simplify the shipment of certain dangerous goods. Although often perceived as one of the easier parts of the rules, BADGP notes that many businesses still misunderstand or misapply it. The webinar aims to clarify these requirements, explain common pitfalls and help organisations correctly implement Limited Quantity provisions in their operations.
BADGP identifies four typical categories: fully compliant, partially compliant, non‑compliant, and “those aware of the rules but choosing to ignore them”. The day encourages businesses to understand why dangerous goods regulations exist and how proper compliance protects staff, supply chains and the public. It also highlights the four major transport codes governing dangerous goods:
- ADR for road
- RID for rail
- IATA/ICAO for air
- IMDG for sea.
Each code is embedded in UK law and requires businesses to appoint competent personnel, particularly dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSAs), and to ensure staff receive appropriate training, whether general awareness or function‑specific.
BADGP is providing free downloadable posters, toolbox talks and short educational films to support workplace training. These materials, available here, will help organisations raise awareness, reinforce safe practices and get the most out of the webinar.
