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I THOUGHT DG WEREN’T ALLOWED THROUGH THE CHANNEL TUNNEL?
BADGP member Ian Hancock and cargo securing specialist for Cordstrap UK discusses the common misconception that dangerous goods are not allowed through the channel tunnel. 

DENIAL AND DELAY
Dangerous Goods consignments sent by air from UK airports undergo x-ray screening to ensure that the cargo items do not contain any prohibited articles. This can be costly and add a time delay factor to the shipment especially where dense liquids are being shipped that cannot be effectively x-rayed. The only way to avoid the x-ray screening is to become a ‘known consignor’ under the UK’s Air Cargo Security Programme. BADGP member Jacob Sidebottom explains more about this process and in particular examines the issues of trying to ship radioactive material by air. 

THE HAZARDS OF UNPLANNED REACTIVITY WITHIN THE DG SUPPLY CHAIN
Ali Karim FRSC CChem provides BADGP members an insight into the dangers of unplanned reactivity when Oxygen [Class 2], Oxidising Agents [Class 5.1], Organic Peroxides [Class 5.2] come into contact with incompatible materials while in the Supply Chain.

MIXED PACKING
BADGP Committee and DGSA Trainer, Dan Lee cogitates on the subject of Mixed Packaging and presents the all too familiar information with some intriguing insights.

ADR AND AI
A timely few words of advice from BADGP Committee member, Dawn Kenyon, which I am sure we would do well to learn and quote verbatim when we are quizzed by those who believe that Artificial Intelligence will eventually replace the role of DGSA.

LITHIUM
To compliment the subject of our annual BADGP seminar this month we take a quick look at the element Lithium and explore some of its unusual properties, hazardous or otherwise.

SAFEGUARDING DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORT IN FRANCE: THE DGSA MISSION, TRAINING AND EXAM INSIGHTS
Martial Migné, ACSTMD, provides an introduction to the Conseillers à la Sécurité pour le Transport de Marchandises Dangereuses (CSTMD) (DGSA in English) and explains how they are pivotal in ensuring safe handling and transport of hazardous materials in France.

DANGEROUS GOODS IN E-COMMERCE: ARE AMAZON & ALIBABA COMPLYING WITH DG LAWS?
BADGP Amit Kumar, Bulk Tainer Logistics, discusses the hidden risks of mis-declared shipments in online retail.

WHY A DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY ADVISOR WOULD CONDUCT DSEAR RISK ASSESSMENTS
BADGP Committee member Dawn Kenyon, RADCaT Ltd, explains why many DGSA's are broadening their remit to include risk assessments under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).

RQ RECEIVING ME?
A question raised in the BADGP Committee WhatsApp group prompted the need for many to understand the RQ arrangements when shipping dangerous goods to the USA. BADGP Committee member, Beccy Ricketts and Chairman of the Dangerous Goods Trainers Association, Jim Powell, have jointly penned this essential, must-read article for all BADGP members.

CASE STUDY: PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ACTIVATION IN ANAEROBIC BIOMASS TANK STORAGE
A lessons learned report from BADGP member Amit Kumar, Bulk Tainer Logistics, highlighting the importance of proper filling limits and temperature control for gas-generating cargoes.

BADGP LITHIUM BATTERY SEMINAR – EVENT SUMMARY
Dawn Kenyon, RADCaT Ltd provides readers with an event summary from the recent BADGP Lithium Batteries Seminar.

WHO ARE YOU?
BADGP are pleased to introduce you to some of the well-known ‘names’ in the industry, while they share a little information about themselves and their lives in dangerous goods. This month we introduce Dan Lee.

BADGP WEBINARS & EVENTS
Information regarding our upcoming events.

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Details of upcoming events from our Partner Organisation CHCS.