Practical guidance on procurement, minimizing operational impacts during construction, and project execution plans. Core Manual Structure
The dangerous goods landscape changes annually. The ADRM 12th Edition (which became effective on January 1st of its publication year, typically aligned with the DGR) includes several key revisions: iata adrm 12th edition pdf
| Feature | IATA DGR (64th Edition – 2023/2024) | IATA ADRM (12th Edition) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | All 9 classes of dangerous goods (explosives, gases, flammables, toxics, corrosives, etc.) | Class 7 only (Radioactive Material) | | Audience | All cargo agents, shippers, and airlines | Nuclear shippers, radiation protection officers, competent authorities | | Content | Packing instructions, labeling, marking, documentation (Shipper’s Declaration) | Technical assessment of packaging, criticality safety, radiation level calculations | | Use Case | Preparing a shipment for tender to an airline | Verifying a new Type B(U) or Type C packaging design | The ADRM provides a step-by-step methodology to verify
Unlike standard hazmat, radioactive materials (Class 7) are governed by international regulations that intersect with nuclear safety standards, including the IAEA SSR-6 (International Atomic Energy Agency Regulations). The ADRM provides a step-by-step methodology to verify that a specific radioactive shipment meets all air transport safety requirements before it is loaded onto an aircraft. Practical guidance on procurement