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RISK MA

Some of these major classes are broken down into subclasses. These subclasses in most cases have
a different degree of risk or in some cases describe different ways in which the hazard can act.
Packaging information

One of the main sources of information about a product is from its packaging. Most packaging will
contain a variety of information in the form of labels, codes and printed details.

Handling information

 Safety information: it is important that any health and safety issues are clearly marked on the
item. In some special cases, protective clothing must be worn when handling the goods
 Address: the delivery address to which the product must be sent.

 Packaging weight: Weight is important for determining the type of handling equipment that
will be used, or where the product will be stored.

 Dimensions: of the item will determine whether it should be palletised, or any other way in
which it will be stored.

 Product information: product codes and batch numbers can be used to trace a particular
item.

 Bar Code: This is a special way of labelling an item that can be read by a bar code reader and
the information about the item can be retrieved from a computer.

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