6.4 Awareness
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6.4 Awareness

  6.1.1 All persons involved with the transport or handling of dangerous cargoes should be appropriately trained to ensure that they are aware of the hazards associated with such cargoes and the precautions that should be taken.

6.4.1 It is essential that every person in any undertaking involved with the transport or handling of dangerous cargoes has an appropriate degree of training and awareness of the hazards and risks associated with such dangerous cargoes and of the procedures and precautions that should be followed. Lack of such knowledge can result in injury to themselves and others. This is equally applicable to all employees.

Parent topic: 6 Responsibilities
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