This study examines the need for the integration of safety and risk management in the management of hazardous goods in the freight forwarding and logistics industry. Transport and storage. Types of dangerous goods include flammable liquids, toxic chemicals, corrosive substances, radioactive material and explosive cargo. They must be handled with care, employing rigorous safety protocols and strict regulatory compliance. Mistakes in handling such materials can result in serious accidents, environmental damage, financial loss and legal penalties. The aim of this research is to evaluate the influence of safety management systems, risk assessment procedures, employee training and technological support on the efficiency of safe handling of hazardous materials. The role of regulatory enforcement and organizational safety culture in improving overall operational safety performance is also examined. The primary data were collected from 50 employees working in dangerous goods operations using a structured questionnaire through census method. The secondary data were gathered from books, journals, company reports and industry sources. The data were analysed using SPSS Version 27 by percentage analysis, reliability analysis, Pearson correlation, ANOVA and multiple regression analysis. The results emphasize the importance of having robust safety systems, regular training, efficient risk assessment and technology-enabled monitoring to enhance safety performance. The study concludes with an integrated approach to safety management as a requirement to achieve safe, efficient and compliant dangerous goods handling operations. critical to the safe, efficient and compliant handling of dangerous goods.
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