Tlid3027a Dangerous Goods Learner Guide v2 1

Learners Guide
TLID3027A Prepare for Transport of Dangerous Goods
Document Owner: Skills for Industry Version No: 2.1
Date Issued: 16 September 2011 Page 2 of 102
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TRANSPORT and LOGISTICS
Unit: TLID3027A Prepare for Transport of Dangerous Goods
Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Unit of Competency Title ............................................................................................................................... 6 Application of this Learners Guide .............................................................................................................. 6 Icons 7 Section 1 Basic Familiarisation ................................................................................................................. 8 1.1 1.2 What are Dangerous Goods ............................................................................................................... 8 Classes and Divisions .......................................................................................................................... 8
Activity 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 1.3 1.4 1.5 Licensing / Legislative Requirements .............................................................................................. 15 Commonwealth Legislation ............................................................................................................... 15 Competent Authorities - current as at 16th September 2011. ..................................................... 18
Activity 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 1.6 Definitions of Common Terminology ............................................................................................... 20
Activity 3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Activity 4 ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Activity 5 ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 Activity 6 ......................................................................................................................................................... 32 1.7 1.8 UN Numbers and Proper Shipping Names..................................................................................... 33 Goods Too Dangerous to be Transported ...................................................................................... 33
Activity 7 ......................................................................................................................................................... 35 1.9 Packaging ............................................................................................................................................ 36 Section 2 Placarding ................................................................................................................................. 38 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Placarding Principles.......................................................................................................................... 38 Table 5.3 Placard Load (Minimum Quantities) ........................................................................... 39 Placarding Transport Units................................................................................................................ 41 Placarding Combination Road Vehicles.......................................................................................... 43
Activity 8 ......................................................................................................................................................... 45 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Emergency Information Panels ........................................................................................................ 47 Placarding with Emergency Information Panels ............................................................................ 47 Road Vehicle Placarding Requirements ......................................................................................... 48 MULTILOAD EIP ................................................................................................................................ 49 Placarding for Receptacles, Packagings with Bulk Loads, Tanks, Placardable Units ............. 50
Activity 9 ......................................................................................................................................................... 51 Section 3 Safety Principles and Practices ............................................................................................. 52

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3.1 Hazchem Code (Emergency Action Code)..................................................................................... 52
Activity 10 ....................................................................................................................................................... 55 3.2 Assigning Hazchem Codes to MULTILOADs................................................................................. 56
Activity 11 ....................................................................................................................................................... 59 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Emergency Equipment and Information.......................................................................................... 60 Safety Equipment for Road Vehicles ............................................................................................... 61 Fire Extinguishers ............................................................................................................................... 62 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ............................................................................................ 63 Breakdowns ......................................................................................................................................... 64 Emergency Drivers Duties ............................................................................................................ 66 Transport Emergency Response Plans (TERP) ............................................................................ 66
Activity 12 ....................................................................................................................................................... 68 Section 4 Empty and Nominally Empty Packagings ............................................................................ 70 4.1 4.2 4.3 Placard Removal ................................................................................................................................ 70 Transport Documentation Empty Receptacles ........................................................................... 70 Transport of Empty Packagings and Containers .......................................................................... 71
Activity 13 ....................................................................................................................................................... 72 Section 5 Licensing, Insurance and Transport Regulations ............................................................... 73 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Transport Documentation .................................................................................................................. 73 Driver Licensing Requirements ........................................................................................................ 74 Exemption to Licensing...................................................................................................................... 75 Vehicle Licensing / Registration Requirements ............................................................................. 75 Vehicle Insurance Requirements ..................................................................................................... 76 Passengers .......................................................................................................................................... 76 Parking Restrictions ........................................................................................................................... 76 Detaching a Trailer from a Prime Mover or Combination Road Vehicle .................................... 77 Routes .................................................................................................................................................. 77
5.10 Retail Distribution Load...................................................................................................................... 78 Activity 14 ....................................................................................................................................................... 79 Section 6 Loading and Preparation for Transport ................................................................................ 81 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 General Requirements for Stowage and Restraint ....................................................................... 81 Open and Non-Rigid Sided Vehicles and Containers ................................................................... 83 Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................ 85 Segregation Incompatible Goods ................................................................................................. 87
Activity 15 ....................................................................................................................................................... 92 Appendix 1 - Glossary .................................................................................................................................. 94 Appendix 2 - How Do I Determine Placarding Requirements?.............................................................. 99
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Appendix 3 - How Do I Determine What Placarding is required for the Transport Unit?................. 100 Appendix 4 - Segregation Chart ............................................................................................................... 101 Appendix 5 Dangerous Goods Transport Document ......................................................................... 102
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Introduction This learning resource as the Learners Guide to the unit of competency has been designed to support and enhance the process of learning. This is not intended to be a standalone training approach to meet the requirements of the unit or competency, but to allow learners to progress at their own pace while being able to refer to this Learners Guide as support material. The design of this Learners Guide has been formulated to present the information in a logical progression where persons with very little or no previous experience with Dangerous Goods will be able to work through the content. The information contained within this Learners Guide in no way overrides or seeks to replace or amend requirements or instructions contained within the Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7 (herein referred to as ADGC 07), and should not be used as a substitute for the ADGC 07, Regulations and/or Legislation, but as a support to aid the understanding of the information contained within the ADGC 07. Unit of Competency Title TLID3027A Prepare for Transport of Dangerous Goods. Unit Descriptor This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare for the transport of dangerous goods, including checking the dangerous goods load; assessing vehicle suitability to transport the intended load; checking emergency procedures and equipment; evaluating documented route plan; and completing required assessment process. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. Application of this Learners Guide This Learners Guide covers the processes and key aspects of complying with regulatory requirements and does not completely address all the skills for the transportation of Dangerous Goods. Upon completion of this Learners Guide further industry specific training will be required to satisfy the requirements for the Unit of Competency. This Learners Guide is designed to meet as many of the potential learners needs. There may be further requirements to contextualise or adapt the content to specific workplace practices where the provided content has not met the range of variables likely to be encountered within a specific workplace.
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It is important to note that within Dangerous Goods, a person who is responsible for management or control of a task must not employ, engage or permit someone else to perform the task if the other person has not received, or is receiving training to ensure that he or she is able to perform the task safely.
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Section 1 Basic Familiarisation
1.1
What are Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods are different from hazardous substances in that the degree of risk associated with them is significantly higher. Dangerous Goods are covered by nine identifying Classes where they are commonly grouped into substances that are corrosive, flammable, explosive, spontaneously combustible, toxic, oxidising or water-reactive. Petrol, paints, pesticides and acids are examples of commonly used Dangerous Goods. All Dangerous Goods are defined in the ADGC 07 according to their common hazardous properties.
1.2
Classes and Divisions
Substances (including mixtures and solutions) and articles subject to the ADGC 07 are assigned to one of nine Classes according to the hazard or the most predominant of the hazards they present. Some of these Classes are further subdivided into Divisions.
Not all transport companies transport the entire range of Classes and/or Divisions. When considering the transport of products within Class 1, Division 6.2 and Class 7, there are extra requirements that must be met that are additional to the requirements for the transport of all other Classes and Divisions within the ADGC 07. Most transport companies transport Dangerous Goods within Divisions 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, Class 3, Divisions 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, and Classes 8 and 9 or mixtures thereof.
Under the ADGC 07, if particular Dangerous Goods are listed in the Dangerous Goods list (Chapter 3.2, page 148 of the ADGC 07), their Class or Division are listed in column 3 of that list. The Dangerous Goods List
Packaging's & IBCs Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers (10) Instructions (11) Special Provisions
(1) UN No
(2) Name and Description
(3) Class or Division 3
(4) Subsidiary Risk
(5) Packing Group
(6) Special Provisions
(7) Limited Quantities
(8) Packing Instruction
(9) Special Packing Instructions
1230
METHANOL
6.1
II
279
1L
P001 IBC02
T7
TP2
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These Classes and Divisions are: Class / Division Class 1 Explosives Division 1.1 Description Label
Class 1 is divided into six Divisions as follows:
Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard. Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard. Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a
Division 1.2
Division 1.3
minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.4
Substances and articles which present no significant hazard.
Division 1.5
Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.6
Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard.
Class 2 is divided into four Divisions as follows: Class 2 - Gases Gases that can ignite in air or on contact with an ignition source. Flammable gases may be lighter or heavier than air. Examples Division 2.1 Flammable Gases include: Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) Liquefied Natural gas (LNG) Hydrogen Acetylene
FLAMMABLE GAS
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Gases that are under pressure but are neither flammable nor toxic. Examples include: Division 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Compressed Air Helium
NON-FLAMMABLE NON-TOXIC GAS
Gases that are non-flammable and non-toxic but which can Division 2.2 / Sub Risk 5.1 Oxidising Gases accelerate combustion and increase the risk of fire in the presence of combustible or flammable materials. Examples include: Nitrous Oxide Entonox
OXIDIZING GAS
Gases likely to cause death or serious injury if inhaled. Many Toxic Gases also have other properties (e.g. may be flammable, oxidising or corrosive). Class 2.3 is never used as a subsidiary risk. If a material meets the criteria, it will be Classified as a Toxic Division 2.3 Toxic Gases Gas. Examples include: Anhydrous Ammonia Methyl Bromide Sulphur Dioxide Carbon Monoxide
Flammable Liquids produce vapour that can be ignited in air on contact with a suitable ignition source. By definition these must have a flash point of less than or equal to 60 degrees Celsius. Examples include: Class 3 Flammable Liquids Unleaded Petrol (ULP) Kerosene Acetone
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
The flash point is the temperature at which a liquid can produce enough vapour to ignite in the presence of an appropriate ignition source.
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Class 4 Solids with a flammability hazard Flammable solids are readily combustible solids and solids which may cause fire through fiction. Examples include: Division 4.1 Flammable Solids Red Phosphorous Hexamine Camphor Naphthalene Class 4 is divided into three Divisions as follows:
These materials are flammable solids that are capable of spontaneous combustion by heating up in contact with air or Division 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Materials moisture in air. Examples include: White Phosphorous Yellow Phosphorous Fish Meal Cotton Waste
Substances that in contact with water may emit flammable gases that can form explosive mixtures in air. Heat from this reaction Division 4.3 Dangerous when wet substances may cause these gases to spontaneously ignite. These gases may also be toxic. Examples include: Calcium Carbide (liberates acetylene gas) Sodium (liberates hydrogen gas)
Class 5 Class 5 is divided into two Divisions as follows: Oxidising Substances / Organic Peroxides
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Substances which, while in themselves are not necessarily combustible, may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause, or Division 5.1 Oxidising Substances contribute to, the combustion of other material. Examples include: Division 5.2 Organic Peroxides Class 6 Toxics Class 6 is divided into two Divisions as follows: Substances likely to cause death or serious injury if swallowed, inhaled or brought into contact with the skin. Some toxic materials Division 6.1 Toxic substances Arsenic Compounds Cyanide Many pesticides have other sub-risks (e.g. flammable or corrosive). Examples include: Benzoyl Peroxide Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide Calcium Hypochlorite Ammonium Nitrate Hydrogen Peroxide Potassium Permanganate
Organic Peroxides are organic materials that are thermally unstable and likely to react dangerously with other substances. Examples include:
Substances known or likely to contain micro-organisms which can cause harm. Division 6.2 Infectious Substances are divided into the following Division 6.2 Infectious Substances categories: Category A: An infectious substance which is transported in a form that, when exposure to it occurs, is capable of causing permanent disability, life threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals, (High Risk). Category B: An infectious substance which does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A, (Low Risk).
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Class 7 Radioactive Radioactive material containing articles or materials which spontaneously emit radiation. Corrosive substances are solid and liquid substances that can severely damage living tissue or attack other materials such as metals. Corrosive materials are capable of causing the
RADIOACTIVE II
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSPORT INDEX
degradation and destruction of living tissue, steel, aluminium and other materials on contact. Some may give off irritating vapours affecting the eyes, airways and skin. usually acids or bases/alkalis. Examples of ACIDS include: Class 8 Corrosives Nitric Acid Sulphuric Acid Hydrochloric Acid The acid in lead-acid batteries Corrosive materials are
Examples of ALKALIS include: Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Calcium Hydroxide
Example which is neither acid nor alkaline: Mercury
This Class comprises substances and articles that present a danger not covered by other Classes. Some of the materials may Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods be assigned to this Class based on temperature properties (e.g. elevated temperature products). Examples include: Dry ice Asbestos Molten bitumen
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Activity 1
1) What Classes or Divisions do the following substances belong to?
Arsenic Compounds
Ammonium Nitrate
Entonox
Hydrogen
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____________
____________
____________
Mercury
Hexamine
Asbestos
Hydrochloric Acid
____________
____________
____________
____________
2) How many Classes of Dangerous Goods are there? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
3) Which Classes of Dangerous Goods are further broken down into Divisions? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
4) Which Class of Dangerous Goods includes acids and alkalis? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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1.3 Licensing / Legislative Requirements
The transportation of Dangerous Goods within Australia is covered by legislation, regulations and codes. The primary legislative requirements applicable to this resource are State / Territory legislation in relation to the transport of Dangerous Goods, the ADGC 07, relevant Australian Standards (AS) and relevant Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) legislation including licensing and assessment requirements. To transport certain volumes or amounts of Dangerous Goods within Australia a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence is required. This Learners Guide and completion of the unit of competency TLID3027A Prepare for Transport of Dangerous Goods do not themselves constitute a licence. Each State / Territory Competent Authority is responsible for licensing. Further requirements must be undertaken within a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence course to attain a Statement of Attainment (Licensing Unit - TBDGLIC001A). Upon completion of the further requirements an application must be made to the Competent Authority in the State or Territory in which the driver lives. The Dangerous Goods Driver Licence that is issued by an individual State or Territory Competent Authority will be recognised by all other States and Territory Competent Authorities.
1.4
Commonwealth Legislation
The various mechanisms in place to administer and regulate the transport of Dangerous Goods within Australia include; 1. National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation Dangerous Goods Act) Regulations 2006 The Model Act sets out, in general terms, the legal requirements for transporting Dangerous Goods by road and rail. It establishes the broad regulatory framework for the transport of Dangerous Goods and complements the changes in the Model Subordinate Law. Neither the Model Act not the Model Subordinate Law regulates the transport of Dangerous Goods of Class 1 Explosives or Class 7 Radioactive Substances and Articles or provide any provisions relating to security. 2. National Transport Commission (Model Legislation Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail) Regulations 2007 The Act is supported by the Model Subordinate Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 2007. This Model Law sets out specific legal requirements for transporting Dangerous Goods by road and rail. The Model Subordinate law identifies the key players in the transport of Dangerous Goods and imposes obligations and penalties on each player in the land transport chain to ensure Dangerous Goods are transported safely. The basis of the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Model Subordinate Law are the technical requirements set out in the ADGC 07.
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3. Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 07 (ADGC 07). The Code is a reference document setting out detailed technical and procedural requirements for a range of activities performed in the day-to-day preparation of and transportation of Dangerous Goods by either road or rail. The Code provides detailed technical specifications, requirements and recommendations applicable to the transport of Dangerous Goods in Australia by road and rail. Subject matter includes rules and recommendations covering: a. The definitions, Classifications, packaging, marking and labelling of substances and articles that meet the United Nations Classification criteria for Dangerous Goods or prescribed as Dangerous Goods by the competent authority, and b. The consigning of Dangerous Goods for transport, including loading, stowage, load retention and segregation, and c. The provision of transport documentation describing the Dangerous Goods being transported, and appropriate emergency information for those goods, and d. The unloading, receipt and transfer of Dangerous Goods, and e. The transport of Dangerous Goods, including the use of vehicles, containers and equipment, and the provision of safety equipment.
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The diagram below illustrates the links between the NTC and the Commonwealth where the States have applied the Model Subordinate Law to formulate their own Regulations and/or Legislation.
National Transport Commission (NTC)
National Transport Commission (Model Legislation Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail) Regulations 2007
Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code 07)
National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation Dangerous Goods Act) Regulations 2006
Commonwealth
VICTORIA Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008
QUEENSLAND Transport Operations (Road Use Management Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2008
ACT Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Regulations 2010
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008
NORTHERN TERRITORY Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2010
NEW SOUTH WALES Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2009
WETSERN AUSTRALIA Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007
TASMANIA Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Amendment Regulations 2009
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1.5 Competent Authorities - current as at 16th September 2011.
The following list includes those bodies as identified as the competent authority(s) for their state, and the appropriate legislation and/or regulations for their jurisdiction.
Name and address Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Road Safety and System Management PO Box 673 Fortitude Valley Queensland 4006 Rail Transport (Rail Safety Accreditation) Australian Capital Territory ACT WorkCover PO Box 224 Civic Square Australian Capital Territory 2608 New South Wales (Storage of dangerous goods, including packaging approvals, labelling and Classification) WorkCover 92100 Donnison Street Gosford New South Wales 2250 (For all other matters) Manager, Dangerous Goods Department of Environment and Climate Change & Water 59 Goulburn Street Sydney New South Wales 2000 Northern Territory NT WorkSafe GPO Box 4821 Darwin Northern Territory 0801 South Australia Manager Dangerous Substances Safework SA GPO Box 465 Adelaide South Australia 5001 Tasmania The Delegate of the Competent Authority Workplace Standards Tasmania PO Box 56 Rosny Park Tasmania 7018 Victoria The Manager Victorian WorkCover Authority Level 18, 222 Exhibition Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Western Australia Department of Mines and Petroleum Mineral House 100 Plain Street East Perth Western Australia 6004 Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2010 Dangerous Good (Road Transport) Regulation 2010 Legislation / Regulations Transport Operations (Road Use Management Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2008 Telephone number Fax number
+61 7 3253 4446
+61 7 3253 4453
+61 7 3253 4911
+61 7 3253 4917
+61 2 6205 0745
+61 2 6207 7249
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2009 +61 2 4321 5500 +61 2 4325 5500
+61 2 9995 5555
+61 2 9995 6603
1800 019 115
+61 8 8999 5141
Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008
+61 8 8226 4885
+61 8 8226 4999
Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Amendment Regulations 2009
+61 3 6233 8886 1300 366 322 +61 3 6233 8338
Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008
+61 3 9641 1551
+61 3 9641 1552
Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-Explosives) Regulations 2007
+61 8 9222 3333
+61 8 9222 3862
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Activity 2
Gaualofa has decided he wants to complete the training and assessment for the unit of competency TLID3027A Prepare for transport of Dangerous Goods. After recently getting his Medium Rigid truck drivers licence he has heard that there is a lot of well paid work in transporting Dangerous Goods. With all the Legislation, Regulations and Codes to follow in New South Wales, Gaualofa believes hell be able to do this sort of work.
1) After completing the unit of competency TLID3027A Prepare for transport of
Dangerous Goods, does Gaualofa qualify for a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
2) What legislation and regulations apply to Gaualofa in his State? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
3) Who can Gaualofa contact in relation to enquiries about storage of Dangerous Goods in his state? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
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1.6 Definitions of Common Terminology
The following definitions have been provided to explain the industry specific terminology that is commonly used and often misunderstood or misinterpreted. These terminologies appear throughout this resource and throughout the ADGC 07. Definitions as per the ADGC 07, Chapter 1.2, page 5. For other terminologies used within this resource as defined by the ADGC 07, see Appendix 1 Glossary. Aggregate Quantity - The Aggregate Quantity of Dangerous Goods means the total of: I. The number of Kilograms of: i. ii. II. Solid Dangerous Goods, and Articles (including aerosols), and
The number of litres or kilograms, whichever is used in the transport documentation to describe the quantity, of liquid Dangerous Goods, and
III.
The total capacity in litres of receptacles containing Dangerous Goods of Class 2 (except aerosols).
Aerosols come in a range of sizes with many different weights. The weight assigned to the aerosol is the Aggregate Quantity. Where other Dangerous Goods are packaged into many different types of packagings, the packagings used to contain the Dangerous Goods can vary in weight and size considerably. The Aggregate Quantity does not include the weight of the packagings that hold or contain the Dangerous Goods. The Aggregate Quantity is either the weight or volume of the Dangerous Goods within the packagings.
Empty receptacle; the empty receptacle weighs 500g.
When combined; the Aggregate Quantity for the Dangerous Goods within the receptacle remains as 2.25Kg. Dangerous Goods component; the Dangerous Goods component weighs 2.25Kg.
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Bags Are flexible packagings made of paper, plastic film, textiles, woven materials or other suitable materials.
Note: Examples provided may include as above; a) small woven bags, b) large woven bags, c) small paper bags, and d) small plastic bags. All of which are bags suitably constructed to contain Dangerous Goods.
Activity 3 1) What is meant by the term Aggregate Quantity?
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
2) What type of bags can Dangerous Goods be transported in? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Food Includes: A substance prepared or intended for human or animal consumption, or A substance (except dangerous goods) intended to be an ingredient of food.
Foods include much more than what most of us first think, food includes more than finished products such as confectionery, cereals, drinks and dairy that are ready for consumption. Examples that may be included in food are; o o o o Pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, etc. Fruits, vegetables, meats, other fresh produce, etc. flour, sugar, flavouring, milk powder and any other product that is an ingredient and, Pet food, animal supplements, stock feed including bales of hay, Lucerne, straw, etc.
If the product in any way is going to be consumed by either a person or an animal, it is a food product and must be treated as such when working with Dangerous Goods. Some Dangerous Goods Classes and Divisions must not be transported with food or food packaging due to the risks associated with contamination. Certain types of foods, such as fats and dairy products readily absorb toxic vapours and substances. We will cover food and food packaging in more detail when we look at segregation and compatibility of Dangerous Goods. Food Packaging Means: A receptacle that contains or is designed or intended to contain food, or Material designed or intended to be used in a receptacle that is designed or intended to contain food, or Plastic wrapping intended for the packaging of food.
Note: Examples provided may include as above; a) absorbent pads for meats, b) processed or frozen food bags, and c) take away food packaging. All of which are also identified as receptacles suitably constructed to contain Dangerous Goods.
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Food Packaging includes items that come into direct contact with foods or are used in the storage, consumption and manufacturing processes of foods such as; o o o Eskies, plastic cutlery, Styrofoam cups, etc. Foil and cling film, baking paper, food bags (freezer bags), etc. Bottles, tubs, trays, etc. and associated products intended for holding food, e.g. meat trays and absorbent pads, etc.
Labels may also be considered a food packaging, for example, pre-sliced cheeses that have resealable adhesive labels as a part of the container are considered food packaging. However, printed labels that are applied to the exterior surface of a container which contains food is not considered food packaging. Examples of these items may include; o o o o pet food labels, drink bottle labels, canned food labels, Coffee can and jar labels, etc.
These are affixed to the exterior surface of the food packaging and do not come into contact with the food as a means of packaging or the packagings ability to contain the food.
The label on this can is not regarded as a food packaging. The can before containing the food was regarded as a food packaging. With the food now inside the can, the whole item is regarded as a food product.
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Activity 4 Ainslie has been asked by her supervisor, Ray, to load 6 pallets of plastic trays that are consigned to a customer. The customer expecting the delivery, Readypak, supply products to the meat packing operation of a large supermarket chain. Ainslie has preloaded her truck before seeing her supervisor and also has deliveries already loaded for other customers to complete during the day. One of these includes a number of different types of Dangerous Goods. Both of these deliveries are urgent and the customers are expecting the stock today.
1) Are the plastic trays Ainslie has been asked to load regarded as food packaging? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
2) What does Ainslie need to advise Ray of? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
3) What items can you think of that are regarded as food or food packaging? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
4) Are labels that are applied to the exterior surface of a dog food can regarded as food packaging? Why? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
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Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) rigid or flexible portable packagings that have a capacity of: Not more than 3.0 m3 3,000 litres for solids and liquids of packing groups II and III. Not more than 1.5 m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in flexible, rigid plastic, composite, fibreboard and wooden IBCs. Not more than 3.0 m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in metal IBCs. Not more than 3.0 m3 for radioactive material of Class 7. Are designed for mechanical handling. Are resistant to the stresses produced in handling and transport, as determined by tests.
Note: Examples provided may include as above; a) paper IBCs, b) reinforced plastic IBCs, and c) metal IBCs. All of which are also identified as receptacles / packagings suitably constructed to contain Dangerous Goods. Overpack Means an enclosure used to contain one or more packages and to form one unit for convenience of handling and stowage during transport. Examples of overpacks are a number of packages either: I. Placed or stacked on to a load board such as a pallet and secured by strapping, shrink wrapping, stretch wrapping, or other suitable means, or II. a Placed in a protective outer packaging such as a box or crate. b c d
Note: Examples provided may include a) cartons, b) palletised buckets, c) palletised cartons and d) palletised drums. All of which are a grouping of receptacles or packagings into outer packagings or onto pallets for the ease of movement.
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Packing Groups are assigned to most Dangerous Goods. Not all will have Packing Groups. For packing purposes, substances other than those of Classes 1, 2 and 7, Divisions 5.2 and 6.2, and other than self-reactive substances of Division 4.1, are assigned to three packing groups in accordance with the degree of danger they present. Packing Group I Substances presenting high danger Packing Group II Substances presenting medium danger Packing Group III Substances presenting low danger
The Packing Group to which a substance is assigned is indicated in the Dangerous Goods List in the ADGC 07, Chap 3.2, page 148. The Dangerous Goods List
(1) UN No
(4) Subsidiary Risk
(5) Packing Group
1230
METHANOL
6.1
II
279
1L
P001 IBC02
T7
TP2
Packing Groups are always written in Roman Numerals. This helps separate them from Class or Division numbers and reduces the likelihood of the information being mixed up in processing and/or miss-communicated in an emergency situation. In the example provided above, the Packing Group for METHANOL is II. If this Packing Group was written as 2 it could easily be mistaken for the Class, which is listed here as a 3.
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Placardable Unit means any large receptacle or other large items such as an IBC, pressure drum, tube, Multiple Element Gas Container (MEGC) or demountable tank that individually has a capacity of more than 500Kg(L), other than: a A transport Unit, or Large packaging meeting the requirements of Chapter 6.6 of the ADGC 07, or An overpack used in accordance with section 5.1.2 of the ADGC 07, or A segregation device meeting the requirements of Chapter 6.11 of the ADGC 07. b c d
Note: Examples provided may include a) IBCs, b) pallecons, c) bulk containers and d) bulk bags. All of which are receptacles or packagings that have a capacity to hold over 500Kg(L).
A Placardable Unit remains as a Placardable Unit even when there is a very small amount of Dangerous Goods held within the packaging. The designation of the receptacle to the Placardable Unit grouping is based on how much Dangerous Goods the receptacle can hold (capacity), not how much Dangerous Goods are inside the receptacle (volume). Receptacles are containment vessels for receiving and holding substances or articles, including any means of closing. a b c d
Note: Examples provided may include a) gas cylinders, b) drums, c) jerry cans and d) IBCs. All of which have either screw caps, lids valves or taps which are designed to contain, and for the controlled release of the contents.
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Activity 5
1) What are receptacles or packagings that have a capacity of greater than 500
Kilograms or Litres known as? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
2) If you have a pallet of receptacles or packagings holding Dangerous Goods which are individually at or below 20 Kg each, what are the pallets know as? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
3) What can an IBC for a solid in packing group I be made from? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
4) What are the levels of danger for the following Packing Groups? I )________________________________________________________________ III )_______________________________________________________________ II )_______________________________________________________________
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Subsidiary Risk - Dangerous Goods that are able to be assigned to more than one UN Class or Division are assigned a subsidiary risk. This subsidiary risk is the other UN Class(s) or Division(s) to which the goods also belong. Under the ADGC 07, if particular Dangerous Goods are listed in the Dangerous Goods list (Chapter 3.2, page 148 of the ADGC 07), their subsidiary risk is that listed in column 4 of that list opposite the name and description of those goods, unless Chapter 3.3 of that Code provides for those goods to be assigned a different subsidiary risk.
The Dangerous Goods List

(1) UN No
(4)
(5)
(6)
Subsidiary Packing Special Risk Group Provisions
1230
METHANOL
6.1
II
279
1L
P001 IBC02
T7
TP2
When looking at the Class or Division label(s) as represented on the outer surface of a packaging or the exterior of a transport unit, the subsidiary risk is typically the smaller diamond of the group, diagonally offset on the lower right of the primary Class or Division.
The example of ETHYL NITRITE SOLUTION (UN 1194) shows that the Dangerous Goods are primarily a Flammable Liquid, with a further Toxic subsidiary risk.
Primary Class 3 Flammable Liquid
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Subsidiary Risk Division 6.1 Toxic
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The example of CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS (UN 1463) shows that the Dangerous Goods are primarily an Oxidizing Agent, with further risks associated with the substance. CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS has a Toxic and a Corrosive subsidiary risk.
Primary Division 5.1 Oxidizing Agent Subsidiary Risks Division 6.1 Toxic, and Class 8 Corrosive
Dangerous Goods can have more than one risk, some Dangerous Goods can have up to three risks. Below is a small selection of Dangerous Goods with subsidiary risks. Some examples of Dangerous Goods that have a subsidiary risk include;
UN No.
Chemical Name
Primary Class/Division
Subsidiary Risk
Subsidiary Risk
1214
ISOBUTYLAMINE
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Class 3
Class 8
1194
ETHYL NITRITE SOLUTION

FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Class 3
Division 6.1
1397
ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE Division 4.3 CHROMIUM Division 6.1
1463
TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS Division 5.1 Division 6.1 Class 8
1695
CHLOROACETONE, STABILIZED Division 6.1

FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Class 3
Class 8
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Transport Unit A transport unit includes: I. II. III. A vehicle, or A portable tank / bulk container, or A freight container.
As the term Transport Units covers vehicles, trailers, portable tanks, bulk containers and freight containers, a truck can be both a vehicle and a Transport Unit if it is a rigid vehicle where the compartment for transporting the Dangerous Goods is a part of that vehicle. A prime mover that hitches up to a trailer(s) as a combination are known as a Transport Unit. If a prime mover is not hitched to a trailer(s), the prime mover is a vehicle only and not a Transport Unit Below are some images of what are included in the term Transport Unit. Rigid Vehicle Tanktainer
Prime Mover and Semi Trailer
Multiple Element Gas Container (Portable Tank)
Shipping / Rail Container
Bulk Tanker
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Activity 6
Pascal is arranging for a number of Dangerous Goods items to be despatched on pallets. He has to stick adhesive labels representing the Class(s) and/or Division(s) on the outer surface of the pallets he has loaded. All of the items Pascal has consolidated are overpacks. On one pallet he has 45 cartons containing CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS (UN 1463) and the other pallet has 60 cartons containing 1 Litre bottles of METHANOL (UN 1230).
1) What are the Class/Division labels that need to be applied to the pallet of
CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS?
2) What are the Class/Division labels that need to be applied to the pallet of METHANOL?
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1.7 UN Numbers and Proper Shipping Names
Dangerous Goods are assigned to UN numbers and proper shipping names according to their hazard Classification and their composition. Dangerous Goods commonly carried are listed in the Dangerous Goods list in the ADGC 07, Chap 3.2, page 148. Where an article or substance is specifically listed by name, it must be identified in transport by the proper shipping name stated in the Dangerous Goods list. Each entry in the Dangerous Goods list is characterized by a UN number, (i.e. UN 1299 TURPENTINE). The UN number is a catalogue number assigned by the United Nations and is recognised internationally. It doesnt matter which country you are in, or how TURPENTINE may be written in any language, the assigned UN number of 1299 will always be the same. The Dangerous Goods List
(1) UN No
(4) Subsidiary Risk
(5) Packing Group
1230
METHANOL
6.1
II
279
1L
P001 IBC02
T7
TP2
Substances or articles which are not specifically listed by name in the Dangerous Goods list must be classified under a Generic or Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) entry. The proper shipping name is that portion of the entry most accurately describing the goods in the Dangerous Goods list. The example provided here is where the UN number is 1230 for the product which has a proper shipping name of METHANOL.
1.8
Goods Too Dangerous to be Transported
Some Dangerous Goods are so. This increases the risks associated with these Dangerous Goods to such a level that it is not safe to transport them. Appendix A in the ADGC 07 lists a number of substances and articles which are considered to be Goods too dangerous to be transported. For a full listing of the substances and articles considered to be too dangerous to transport, consult Appendix A of the ADGC 07.
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Some of the items included in this list are; ACETYLENE SILVER NITRATE AMMONIUM AZIDE AMMONIUM BROMATE AMMONIUM CHLORATE AMMONIUM PERMANGANATE ASCARIDOLE BROMOSILANE CARBAZIDE CHARCOAL, WET CHARCOAL SCREENINGS, WET CHLORINE AZDIE COPPER AMINE AZIDE CYANURIC TRIAZIDE DIAZODIPHENYLMETHANE DICHLOROETHYL SULFIDE EHTYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE ETHYL NITRATE ETHYL NITRITE FULMINATING GOLD FULMINIC ACID GALACTAN TRINITRATE GALACTSAN TRINITRATE GUANYL NITROSAMINOGUANYL TETRAZINE HEXANITROAZOXY BENZENE IRIDIUM NITRATPOEENTAMINE IRIDIUM NITRATE ISOTHIOCYANIC ACID LIGHTERS (CIGARETTES) CONTAINING PYROPHORIC LIQUID MAGNESIUM DROSS, WET OR HOT MERCURY NITRIDE METHYLDICHLOROARSINE METHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE NAPHTHALENE DIOZONIDE NAPHTHYLAMINE PERCHLORATE NITROETHYL NITRATE NITROGEN TRIIODIDE POTASSIUM CARBONYL PYRIDINE PERCHLORATE QUEBRACHITOL PENTANITRATE SELENIUM NITRIDE SODIUM PICRYL PEROXIDE SODIUM TETRANITRIDE TETRAAZIDO BENZENE QUINONE TETRACHLOROMETHYL PERCHLORATE TETRANITRODIGLYCERIN TITANIUM DICHLORIDE TRICHLOROMETHYL PERCHLORATE TRINITROMETHANE VINYL NITRATE POLYMER
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Activity 7
Donna has taken a booking from a customer to arrange a driver to pick up some freight from a customer. The load consists of a number of Dangerous Goods items to be despatched on pallets. The customer provided Donna with some information about the Dangerous Goods which included the following list of substances; HYDROCHLORIC ACID MERCURY NITRIDE AEROSOLS NITROTOLUENE ZINC CYANIDE BROMINE
1) Are there any problems with the items of Dangerous Goods listed being
transported? Why? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
2) Why are some Dangerous Goods too dangerous to transport? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
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1.9 Packaging
To safely transport Dangerous Goods, the packagings need to be able to withstand the rigors of transport. This includes all types of expected movements and impacts, which are consequential to the movements of goods being transported. All modes of transport through momentum, bumps and swaying effect movement of the items they are carrying. These impacts include shocks and potential dropping. There are standards that must be met when Dangerous Goods are packaged for transport, the Dangerous Goods must be packed in good quality approved packagings; these include IBCs and large packagings. These must be strong enough to withstand the shocks and loadings normally encountered during transport, including trans-shipment between transport units, between transport units and warehouse facilities as well as any removal from pallets or overpacks for subsequent manual or mechanical handling.
The photos listed show the damages that resulted from items falling or dropping, for any number of reasons. In photo a the items had shifted while being transported, partly due to insufficient stretch wrap applied to the overpack, and where the overpack was loaded on the transport unit. Out of 27 items that fell as the load collapsed, only 4 opened. In photo b the support beams on the warehouse racking system had failed and two pallets of 110L packagings fell from more than 5 meters. Of the 18 items that fell, only 3 cracked or opened. In photo c a 205L drum had shifted in transit and fell off the truck during unloading. The drum had walked backwards so it sat across two pallets, which resulted in it being destabilised and falling during the unloading process. All of these items were subject to extreme forces, and for the most part they proved to be robust enough to withstand those forces.
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Weak packages or damaged packages are not suitable for the transportation of Dangerous Goods as they have the potential to allow the Dangerous Goods to escape their packaging and present a very real hazard with very high risks. If a packaging shows signs of damage that may contribute to the Dangerous Goods escaping, it is not fit to transport in its current condition and should not be transported.
Supervisors and/or customers should be notified of any problems noted relating
to packaging quality.
Check with the appropriate people in your organisation on how you need to handle these situations at work.
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Section 2 Placarding
2.1
Placarding Principles
Placarding is the process of applying markings or signage to the outer surface of a transport unit, or a Dangerous Goods packaging (in the case of placardable units). First we will be looking at the application of placards to transport units with the use of the Dangerous Goods Class/Division labels. Then we will be looking at the application of placards to transport units with the use of Emergency Information Panels (EIPs). You may have seen trucks or shipping/rail containers with markings on them that indicate they have Dangerous Goods on board. These placards provide quite a bit of information about the Dangerous Goods loaded. Class/Division diamond E.I.P.
A Placard Loads means a load in a transport unit that must be placarded based on the aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods in the load. Once the load contains over a specific amount of Dangerous Goods, placards must be applied. The requirements for labelling, marking and placarding Dangerous Goods can be found in Part 5, Volume 2 of the ADGC 07.
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2.2 Table 5.3 Placard Load (Minimum Quantities)
Placarding requirements are determined by the application of Table 5.3 (as defined in the ADGC 07) for the Dangerous Goods loaded on the transport unit. The left column outlines the nature and the type of Dangerous Goods and their receptacle or packaging size. The right column specifies at what point the aggregate quantity triggers placarding requirements.
Dangerous Goods in Transport Unit (a) Any Dangerous Goods in a receptacle with a: Capacity > 500L; or Net mass> 500Kg (b) Includes any quantity of; Division 2.1 (except Aerosols); or Division 2.3; or Packing Group 1 of any Class or Division (c) Division 6.2 Category A (d) Division 6.2 (other than category A) (e) All loads where Placarding is not required by (a), (b), (c) or (d) above
Placard Load Quantity One or more such receptacles (i.e. one or more placardable units)
Aggregate quantity of all dangerous goods in the transport unit 250Kg(L) All quantities 10Kg(L) Aggregate quantity of dangerous goods 1000Kg(L) unless the load is: (i) A retail distribution load that complies with 7.3.1 (see note 3); or (ii) A fumigated unit (UN3359 see note 4)
NOTE 1: For Placarding quantities of Class 1, see the Australian Explosives Code. NOTE 2: For Placarding quantities of Class 7, see the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances. NOTE 3: Where the total load in a transport unit is a retail distribution load that has all of the characteristics prescribed in section 7.3.1 (including quantity limits), the load is not a placard loads (see 7.3.4) NOTE 4: A Fumigated Unit (UN3359) complying with chapter 5.5 that does not contain any other Dangerous Goods is not a placard load, and should not be included in the aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods when determining a placard load. NOTE 5: For land transport wholly within Australia, this code requires placards to be displayed on transport units if they contain a placard load, as determined from Table 5.3. It should be noted that transport units containing lesser quantities may need to be placarded in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code before they are acceptable for transport by sea, even within Australian waters.
Section (a) in this table relates to placardable units. These are the packagings that have a capacity of more than 500Kg(L) such as IBCs and bulk tanks and require placarding with the use of EIPs. IBC BULK TANK E.I.P. E.I.P.
Sections (b), (c), (d) and (e) relate to loads made up of items that are under the trigger point for placardable units and require different types of placarding. In these cases, when a load reaches a
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placard amount, the transport unit needs to have placarding applied to it in the form of the Class or Division label(s), such as; rear sides front
The driver of a road vehicle transporting a placard load of dangerous goods may elect to assign placards to the transport unit if it is transporting below a placard load quantity of Dangerous Goods within the assigned Class(s) or Division(s). The size of the placard type is easily relatable to the capacity of the receptacle or packaging. The diagram bellow outlines how these relate. Receptacle / Packaging < 500Kg(L) Capacity (b) (c) (d) (e) Placard Type: Class/Division Label
(b) (c) (d) (e)
Overpack
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Bulk Containers / Tanks / Placardable Units (a)
> 500Kg(L) Capacity Placard Type: EIP
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Dogan is driving a medium rigid truck and is picking up 10 bags at 20Kg each of FUNGICIDE, which is a Class 9 Dangerous Goods. The placard load requirements for Class 9 substances and articles are effective once the load reaches 1,000Kg(L) aggregate quantity. Although Dogan is not legally required to assign the Class 9 placards to the transport unit, he chooses to. By electing to placard this non-placard load, Dogan has not done anything wrong. However, if Dogan fails to remove the Class 9 placards from the transport unit after the FUNGICIDE has been unloaded, he risks receiving an infringement notice with an on the spot penalty of $400 and a potential Court imposed personal penalty of up to $3,000 with a possible penalty of up to $15,000 for his employer.
2.3
Placarding Transport Units
Placards must be affixed, configuration depending on the type of transport unit, to the front, rear and sides of a transport unit transporting a placard load of Dangerous Goods. Where all of the Dangerous Goods are of a single Class or Division, the placards required are: A Class or Division label, and Any subsidiary risk labels applicable to the goods.
Placarding a transport unit loaded with a single Class or Division of Dangerous Goods requires the appropriate Class or Division labels to be affixed to the transport unit communicating the contents and makeup of the load.
1,200Kg Division 5.1 in overpacks
1,200Kg Division 5.1 in overpacks
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Mixed Class labels, also known within the industry as bumble bee, tiger diamond and Garfield, due to their orange and black stripe pattern, are used to communicate that there are more than one Class of Dangerous Goods on the transport unit during the journey. When the transport unit has more than on Class or Division loaded amounting to more than the minimum quantity (see Table 5.3, on page 36) the placards required are either of the following: Mixed Class labels, or All Class and Division labels for each primary and subsidiary risk of Dangerous Goods on the vehicle. Arnold is driving a heavy rigid truck and is delivering 8 pallets of overpacks at 200 Kilograms each of THINNERS, which are a Class 3 Dangerous Goods. He already has 450 Litres of UN 2443 VANADIUM OXYTRICHLORIDE, which is a Class 8 Dangerous Goods onboard for another delivery. In total, Arnold has 1,600 Kilograms of Class 3, and 450 Litres of Class 8 which Arnold must placard.
Arnold has elected to placard the transport unit for the first part of the journey with the Mixed Class labels, which is an acceptable way to placard this load.
After Arnold completes the first delivery where he unloads the 450 Litres of VANADIUM OXYTRICHLORIDE, Class 8, he still has the 8 pallets of overpacks at 200 Kilograms each of THINNERS, Class 3 onboard.
Arnold now needs to change the placarding on his transport unit to Class 3 to communicate the Dangerous Goods he is still transporting.
If Arnold fails to display the Class 3 placards on the transport unit after the VANADIUM OXYTRICHLORIDE has been unloaded and leaves the Mixed Class placard up, he risks receiving an infringement notice with an on the spot penalty of $400 and a potential Court imposed personal penalty of up to $3,000 with a possible penalty of up to $15,000 for his employer.
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2.4 Placarding Combination Road Vehicles
When placarding combination road vehicles, it may be easier to think of the transport unit as a book where the front of the prime mover is the front cover, the rear of the combination is the back cover and the sides of the combination are the pages in-between. The front cover and the back cover give you an idea of what is in the book, while the pages have detailed information that isnt on the covers. For a combination road vehicle that has both transport units loaded with placard loads of Dangerous Goods the placarding requirements for the following mixtures (example) are as follows;
A Trailer front trailer of the combination. B Trailer rear trailer of the combination.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
2,000L Class 3 in overpacks
2,000Kg, Class 8 in overpacks
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
The sides of each transport unit must display the individual Class or Division on the transport unit according to what the transport unit holds. It is best practice and a lot easier to elect to use the mixed Class Dangerous Goods placard once there is more than one Class or Division on the transport unit in any one packaging type on the prime mover and the rear of the combination/transport unit. This keeps things clear, and it is ADGC 07 complaint. It is critical to change the placarding displayed once the load type is altered, e.g. once the Class 3 overpacks loaded on the A trailer have been delivered, the placarding must be changed to appear with only Class 8 placarding on the sides of the B trailer, and the front and back of the combination.
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When placarding combination road vehicles, a combination that has both transport units loaded with placard loads of Dangerous Goods of different Class(s) or Division(s), the placarding requirements for the following mixtures (example) are as follows;
1,000L Class 3 and 400L Class 8 in overpacks
2,000Kg, Division 4.1 and 800Kg Division 6.1 in overpacks
As the transport units individually contain more than one Class or Division of Dangerous Goods amounting to more than the minimum quantity (see Table 5.3, on page 36), the appropriate placarding for each unit individually is the mixed Class Dangerous Goods placard. The example provided below outlines the placarding requirements for a combination road vehicle where the A trailer has more than one Class or Division loaded, and the B trailer has one Division loaded. The front and the rear of the combination display the mixed Class placard for the Dangerous Goods loaded on the combination, with the A and B trailers placarded accordingly.
750Kg, Class 8 and 260Kg Division 4.2 in overpacks
800Kg Division 5.1 PKG I in overpacks
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Activity 8
How would you placard the combination road vehicles shown below according to the loads assigned on the individual transport units?
1) A Trailer 1,600Kg Class 8 in overpacks, B Trailer no Dangerous Goods loaded.
2) Why? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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3) A Trailer 1,200Kg Class 9 in overpacks, B Trailer 400L Division 5.2, and 615Kg Division 6.1 in overpacks.
4) Why? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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2.5 Emergency Information Panels
A road vehicle on which Dangerous Goods are carried in bulk containers, tanks or placardable units must be fitted with Emergency Information Panels (EIPs). An Emergency Information Panel must include the following particulars: In space (a) The proper shipping name for the Dangerous Goods being
transported. As listed in the Dangerous Goods List. In space (b) The UN number for the Dangerous Goods. In space (c) The appropriate Hazchem Code assigned to the Dangerous Goods. In space (d) The expression IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 000, POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE In space (e) The Class or Division label for the Dangerous Goods and any subsidiary risk label or labels applicable to the Dangerous Goods. In space (f) The name of an organisation responsible for providing the telephone advisory service, and a telephone number of this service.
2.6
Placarding with Emergency Information Panels
The configuration of the EIPs on the transport unit must communicate where on the transport unit the relevant Dangerous Goods are if the transport unit is a combination road vehicle. In accordance with the ADGC 7, Chapter 5.3, subsection 5.3.6.3.2, Emergency Information Panels must be fitted: On the rear of a trailer or vehicle combination on any part of which Dangerous Goods are carried in one or more bulk containers, tanks or placardable units: and On the sides of each trailer on which Dangerous Goods are carried in bulk containers, tanks or placardable units.
Emergency Information Panels must be placed on the vehicle: In a substantially vertical plane, and With the lower edge at least 450 mm above the ground, and
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When fitted to the sides of the vehicle, as close as practicable to the front of the loading area of the vehicle.
Name Contact Number
Example EIP EIPs are not fitted to the front of the combination. The placarding of the combination on the front is completed with the appropriate Class/Division label(s).
2.7
Road Vehicle Placarding Requirements
When transporting a load of Dangerous Goods that require placarding with EIPs, the placarding of a load of a single Class/Division off Dangerous Goods would be completed as follows;
6 x 1,000L IBCs of Division 5.1, Subsidiary Risk Class 8
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2.8 MULTILOAD EIP
When there are more than either one substance(s) or article(s), multiple UN numbers, within one Class/Division, or more than one Class/Division the contents of an EIP changes to a MULTILOAD. A MULTILOAD EIP is used to communicate that there are multiple bulk containers, tanks or placardable units within or on the transport unit.
Clarke Chemicals
Clarke Chemicals
(03) 9315 0546
(03) 9315 0546
More than one substance or article (multiple UN numbers) within one Class/Division; e.g. UN 1977NITROGEN, and UN 1046 HEILUM. Both or which are Division 2.2
More than one Class/Division; e.g. UN 1230 - METHANOL, Class 3, and UN 2531 METHACRYLIC ACID, STABILIZED Class 8
A MULTILOAD EIP must include the following particulars: In space (a) Nothing. In space (b) The The expression MULTILOAD In space (c) MULTILOAD
Hazchem Code. We will look at Hazchem codes in more detail in the next sections. In space (d) The expression IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 000, POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE In space (e) The Class or Division label for the Dangerous Goods and any subsidiary risk label or labels applicable to the Dangerous Goods, or the Mixed Class label for more than one Class/Division. In space (f) The name of an organisation responsible for providing the telephone advisory service, and a telephone number of this service.
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When transporting a load of Dangerous Goods that require placarding with EIPs, the placarding of a load of a more than one Class/Division of Dangerous Goods would be completed as follows;
4 x 1,000L IBCs of Class 3, and 6 x 1,200Kg Bulk Bags of Class 8
2.9
Placarding for Receptacles, Packagings with Bulk Loads, Tanks, Placardable Units
When the load consists of substances or articles packaged in units that are assigend to different placarding requirements as per Table 5.3 (see page 36), EIPs and Class/Division labels appropriate to the load must be assigned to the transport unit. Remember, the placarding of the transport unit is like looking at a book, where the story is told by the placards, and the bigger the placard assigned the bigger the packaging type. EIPs are assigned to the packaging types that are at or above 500Kg(L) and Class/Division labels are assigned to packaging types below 500Kg(L).
750Kg, Class 8 overpacks, and 1,200Kg Division 4.1 in a bulk bag
2,000L Class 3 in IBCs
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Activity 9
1) Complete the EIP below for a load containing VANADIUM OXYTRICHLORIDE,
which has a Hazchem code of 4WE, despatched by Clarke Chemicals, Ph. (03) 9315 0546 (See page 42).
2) Complete the EIP below for a load containing METHANOL, which has a Hazchem code of 2WE, despatched by Clarke Chemicals, Ph. (03) 9315 0546.
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Section 3 Safety Principles and Practices
3.1
Hazchem Code (Emergency Action Code)
So what does 2WE mean? A Hazchem Code offers guidance on appropriate initial emergency response in a potentially dangerous situation such as leakage, spillage or fire involving the Dangerous Goods to which it relates. The Hazchem Code is composed of a number, followed by one or more letters as detailed in the ADGC 07, Appendix C. It is a requirement of the ADGC 07 that a Hazchem Code be displayed on the EIP. The Hazchem Code is fully titled Hazchem Emergency Action Code. In European publications, it is now frequently referred to simply as Emergency Action Code, or EAC.
Example EAC
HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code Pocket Card
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1st Character of the EAC The first character of the EAC is the number; this represents the fire fighting extinguishing media. The number denotes: 1. 2. 3. 4. Coarse Water Spray Fine Water Spray Normal Foam Dry Agent Water MUST NOT be allowed to come into contact with substance.
A bullet sometimes precedes the number 2 or 3 in the Hazchem code list. 2 and 3, have the following meaning: 2 denotes that alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire fighting medium but, if it is not available, fine water spray can be used. 3 denotes that alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire fighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used. For example, the Hazchem Code assigned to UN 1193 ETHYL METHYL KEYTONE is 2YE. The here indicates to the emergency services that alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire fighting medium. However, if such foam is not available, fine water spray, as the next most effective medium should be used. The second character (letter) has the following meaning: 2nd Character of the EAC It is important that the full range of requirements listed in the chart below are acknowledged when referencing the 2nd character in the EAC, for example the letter S tells us to expect a violent reaction or explosion and the recommended PPE includes; full fire kit and breathing apparatus. The appropriate measure for dealing with this substance is to dilute the substance to reduce its concentration or potency.
Risk of Violent Reaction or Explosion Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus Dilute Full fire kit and breathing apparatus Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus Contain Full fire kit and breathing apparatus Appropriate Measures
Letter
P R S T W X Y Z
3rd Character of the EAC

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But it doesnt always end there, if there is a third character, this must be acknowledged. For something that is assigned an E following the first two characters of an EAC, this indicates that there may be a public safety hazard outside the immediate area of the incident, and that the following actions should be considered: People should be warned to stay indoors with all doors and windows closed. Ignition sources should be eliminated and any ventilation stopped. Effects may spread beyond the immediate vicinity. All non essential personnel should be instructed to move at least 250 metres away from the incident. Thats quite a bit of information for a number and two letters!
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Activity 10
1) What is the fire extinguishing medium for 2RE?
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
2) What are the PPE requirements for 2RE? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
3) What are the appropriate measures for 2RE? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
4) What are the public safety considerations for 2RE? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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3.2 Assigning Hazchem Codes to MULTILOADs
The following procedure must be used to assign a Hazchem Code to a vehicle or transport unit transporting more than one type of Dangerous Goods to which different Hazchem Codes are assigned. 1st character of the code MULTILOAD: The number forming the first character of the code for a MULTILOAD is the highest of the numbers occurring in the EACs for the individual Dangerous Goods. A bullet incorporated in one or more of the EACs (e.g. in 2YE) should be ignored, unless the EACs for all Dangerous Goods in the load include a bullet.
Think of a fire where it is in a rubbish bin in an office next to a computer. The computer starts to catch fire too. You could put the fire out in the bin with any of the four extinguishing mediums listed below, but the computer can only be extinguished with the Dry Agent as the other methods would result in you being exposed to the high risk of electrocution. The Dry Agent would also be effective on the rubbish bin, and therefore the most suitable option for the combined fire fighting requirements.
This is the same principle when dealing with Dangerous Goods where the use of an inappropriate extinguishing medium will increase the risks associated with the hazard.
Select the highest number in the combination to determine the appropriate fire fighting medium. E.g. 1WE loaded with 3X
1. Coarse Water Spray 2. Fine Water Spray 3. Normal Foam 4. Dry Agent
2nd character of the code MULTILOAD: The letter forming the second character of the code should be determined from the first letter of the EAC for each of the Dangerous Goods from the code chart for EAC MULTILOAD.
If the letter forming the second character of the code for each of the Dangerous Goods is the same, then that letter will automatically form the second character of the EAC for the MULTILOAD.
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If however the letter forming the second character of the code for each of the Dangerous Goods is different, then one of those letters should be selected along the top row of the chart shown on the next page, and then a second letter should be selected down the far left hand column, i.e. the two bold sections. The letter in the square where the appropriate column and row meet is the resultant letter for those two substances. If there are only two Dangerous Goods to be carried in the multi-load, then that resultant letter is the letter forming the second character of the EAC for that multi-load. Code Chart for EAC Multi Load P P R S T W X Y Z P P P P W W W W R P R P R W X W X S P P S S W W Y Y T P R S T W X Y Z W W W W W W W W W X W X W X W X W X Y W W Y Y W W Y Y Z W X Y Z W X Y Z
Select the letter from the first EAC on the left column (W) and the letter from the second EAC from the row at the top (X).
The resultant letter is where these two letters intersect. E.g. 1WE loaded with 3X.
Combining 1WE with 3X. So far this has resulted in 3W, but we sill need to consider the 3rd character, the letter E.
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The letter E The letter E must be included as the third character in the MULTILOAD EAC if it occurs in the EAC of any of the Dangerous Goods to be carried. If the letter E does not occur in any of the EACs of the Dangerous Goods to be carried, the EAC will be just a two character code. Where we have loaded 1WE loaded with 3X, the resultant code incorporating the E is 3WE.
When we consider the combination and what the original measures required through the EACs were, we get a better picture on how the combination of the EACs provide a means of controlling the two or more combined hazards related to the EACs in an effective manner.
1WE
Coarse Spray, Violent Reaction or Explosion, Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus, Contain, Public Safety Concerns.
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3X Foam, Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus, Contain.
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3WE Foam, Violent Reaction or Explosion, Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus, Contain, Public Safety Concerns.
More than two Dangerous Goods If there are more than two Dangerous Goods to be carried in the multi-load, then use the resultant letter obtained along the top row and select the next letter down the far left hand column. The letter in the square where the appropriate column and row meet is the new resultant letter. If there are any further Dangerous Goods to be carried then this procedure must be repeated until all the other letters have been used.
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Activity 11 1) What is the resultant HAZCHEM EAC for those listed as to be loaded together?
4P = ________ 3X = ________ 2Z = ________ 3S = ________ 2R = ________ 1T = ________ 3YE = ________ 2S
2) Complete the EIP below for a load containing METHANOL (2WE), and METHACRYLIC ACID, STABILIZED (3W), despatched by Clarke Chemicals, Ph. (03) 9315 0546 (See page 49).
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3.3 Emergency Equipment and Information
In the event of an emergency there are a number of requirements to meet when transporting Dangerous Goods. The following sections will cover various requirements within this area and explore the type of equipment that is a must for various types of loads.
HB76 Initial Emergency Response Guide
Emergency information is heavily relied upon by response crews and emergency services when dealing with an accident or incident where there is a load of Dangerous Goods involved. The information helps prepare personnel for dealing with a wide range of matters inclusive of fire, first aid and spill response along with a lot of other possibilities.
All vehicles transporting Dangerous Goods must be equipped with the following emergency information: Transport documentation, and An Initial Emergency Response Guide (HB76), or An emergency procedure guide for the Dangerous Goods transported on the vehicle, and An emergency procedure guide in relation to vehicle fire.
All documentation must be carried in the emergency information holder in the cabin of each vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods. An emergency information holder must be securely placed on a road vehicle: On the inside of a door of the cabin; or If the construction of the vehicle does not allow the holder to be attached to the inside of or adjacent to a cabin door-elsewhere in the cabin of the vehicle, provided that the position of the holder is identified on a notice affixed to the inside of the drivers door of the cabin.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURE GUIDE
Emergency Information Holder
An emergency information holder must be: Of a size and shape suitable for carrying emergency information and transport documentation, and Marked with the words Emergency Procedure Guide or Emergency Information in red letters at least 10 mm high on white background.
3.4
Safety Equipment for Road Vehicles
Every road vehicle transporting a placard load of Dangerous Goods must be equipped with: Fire Extinguishers in accordance with Chapter 12 of the ADGC 07, and Three double sided reflector signals (commonly known as breakdown triangles) that comply with AS3790 and are clean and in good condition; and Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment in accordance with Chapter 12 of the ADGC 07.
Intrinsically Safe Torch (Spark Proof)
Chemically Resistant Gloves
Eye Wash Kit
Air Purifying Face Mask
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3.5 Fire Extinguishers
Depending upon the type of load being transported, a road vehicle transporting a placard load of Dangerous Goods must be equipped with the following fire extinguishers:
Vehicle Load Minimum Extinguishers Required Number x Rating Type Location
1. All vehicles where the only Dangerous Goods are: (a) Articles or in packages (including those contained Near Drivers in large packagings, overpacks or segregation One x 30 B Dry Powder door see devices); or 12.1.2.5 (b) In IBCs, except where 3(c) below applies 2. Vehicles transporting Dangerous Goods Either: One x 60B Dry Powder Load area see in placardable units (other than IBCs), 12.1.2.5 Or: Two x 30B Dry Powder tanks or bulk containers except where 3. Plus: One x 10B Dry Powder Cabin below applies 3. Vehicles transporting flammable goods Either Two x 60B Dry Powder Load area see (i) in: One x 80B Dry Powder 12.1.2.5 Or: (a) Tanks; + One x 20B Foam (b) Bulk containers; and/or (c) Placardable units with a total Plus: One x 10B Dry Powder Cabin capacity greater than 10,000Kg(L) (i) In this table, flammable goods means Dangerous Goods of Division 2.1, Class 3 or Class 4, or having Subsidiary Risk of 2.1, 3, or 4.
On a combination road vehicle, each separate unit on which a placard load of Dangerous Goods is transported must be equipped with fire extinguishers.
Each fire extinguisher must be mounted securely by means of a quick-release attachment. Where two or more fire extinguishers are required for the load area of any vehicle, one should be located on the left (near) side towards the rear of the vehicle and, wherever practicable, another should be mounted on the right (off) side towards the front of the vehicle.
Quick-release attachment
Most transport companies that deal with packagings and receptacles of Dangerous Goods equip their transport units with extinguishers according to the requirements as states in section 2 of the chart above.
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3.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A road vehicle transporting a placard load of Dangerous Goods must carry the PPE and safety equipment specified in the table below for all Dangerous Goods in the load, based on their primary hazards and subsidiary risks.
Table 12.2 - Minimum Personal Protective and Safety Equipment required on a Road Vehicle Transporting a Placard Load:
Class, Division or Subsidiary Risk of Dangerous Goods in Load Minimum Equipment required
Respiratory protection equipment for escape purposes Gas tight goggles or full face shield as appropriate Eye-wash kit (d) Chemically resistant gloves gauntlets Thermally insulated gloves gauntlets Chemically resistant suit coveralls Chemically resistant boots Any electric torch Electric torch complying with AS/NZS 60079.11 or other recognised code or or or
2.1
(a) No (c) No No Yes No No No Yes
2.2
No (c) No No Yes No No Yes No
2.3
(b) Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes No
3
No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes
4
No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes
5.1
solids
5.1
Liquid
5.2
No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
6.1
(b) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
6.2
No No No Yes No No No Yes No
8
(b) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
9
No No Yes Yes (e) No No Yes No
No No Yes Yes No No No Yes No
No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
(a) (b)
(c) (d) (e)
A vehicle transporting unodourized LP gas must aditionally be equipped with a gas detector suitable for detection of LP Gas, in accordance with AS 1596. The mimium requirement is air supplied short term breathing apparatus suitable for escape purposes, except when, even in an emergency, the Dangerous Goods will not give rise to harmful vapours, gases or dust. Note that where a driver attends to the loading or transfer of goods. SCBA with a duration of greater than 15 minutes may be required by other( e.g. health and safety) legislation. Yes - if the goods are in receptacles with a capacity >500L or the goods are cryogenic liquids. No - otherwise gas tight goggles means face hugging goggles with increased facial seal. Where an eyewash kit is required , it must be of at least 250ml capacity , filled and ready for use. Yes - if the goods are elevated temperature substances or dry ice. No - other wise.
NOTE 1: Where an item of Personal Protective or Safety Equipment is required based on the primary hazard or subsidiary risk of any item of Dangerous Goods in the load, that item must be carried, except that where thermally insulated gloves or gauntlets are required and carried, any requirement for chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets may be ignored. NOTE 2: Under other legislation, it may be necessary to carry additional Personal Protective Equipment where it is specified for the purpose on the Safety Data Sheet.
All personal protective equipment and safety equipment provided must be clean, suitable for purpose and in sound operating condition and ready for use.
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3.7 Breakdowns If a road vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods is disabled on a road or street, or has stopped and constitutes a traffic hazard, other road users must be alerted by: Turning the vehicle hazard lights on and leaving them on while the vehicle is stopped; and Placing a portable warning device on the ground so that it can be seen by approaching traffic in each of the following locations: o o o Not less than 50 metres or more than 150 meters in front of the vehicle; and Not less than 50 metres or more than 150 metres behind the rear of the vehicle; and Beside the vehicle on the side closer to traffic.
Double Sided Reflector Signals (A.K.A. Breakdown Triangles)
50 150M
50 150M
Traffic flow 1M from side of vehicle Traffic flow
The placement of the breakdown triangle in this way alerts traffic from both directions of the approaching hazard and that there may be traffic moving across their lane.
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The notification of the approaching hazard through the placement of the breakdown triangle in front of the vehicle becomes more logical when blind corners and bends are introduced.
Traffic flow
2 Traffic flow
The placement of the breakdown triangle in the first 50 to 150 metres improves the approaching drivers ability to respond to the hazard ahead through increasing the response time. The dotted red line illustrates the path that the overtaking driver of the vehicle would need to take in this situation. The numbered stars as listed below provide the points of vision for the driver of the other vehicle approaching from the other direction. The first of the breakdown triangles provides for advanced notification of the approaching 1 hazard around a blind corner or bend. Without the first breakdown triangle in place, this is where the approaching vehicle would have the hazard, the broken down truck, in their line of sight. Between 2 and 3 is the response distance for the approaching vehicle to reduce speed to 3 allow for the approaching traffic.
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3.8 Emergency Drivers Duties
If a road vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods is involved in an incident resulting in a dangerous situation, the driver of the vehicle must: Notify the prime contractor, and the police or fire service, of the incident as soon as practicable, and Provide the reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer, or an officer of an emergency service, to deal with the situation.
3.9
Transport Emergency Response Plans (TERP)
An emergency plan, for the transport of a placard load, is a written plan, for dealing with any dangerous situation arising from the transport of the goods, that is prepared having regard to any guidelines approved by the Australian Transport Council. The objectives of a Transport Emergency Response Plan include; To minimise any adverse effects on people, damage to property or harm to the environment in a transport emergency; To facilitate a rapid and effective emergency response and recovery; To provide assistance to emergency and security services; and To communicate vital information to all relevant persons involved in the transport emergency (both internal personnel and external agencies) with a minimum of delay.
A prime contractor must not transport a placard load if the prime contractor does not have a Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP) for the transport of the goods. A TERP contains key steps to follow as a contingency (risk management) in the event of an incident including; Plan Activation o o o o o Internal Alerting Mechanism (how will the TERP be activated and by whom?) Situation Appraisal (details and contributing factors, analysis and response strategies) Authority and Resource Mobilisation (personnel responsibilities and jurisdiction)
Response Tasks External Alerting Mechanism (notification of emergency services and other parties) Emergency Action, Containment, Clean Up (substance identification, appropriate resources identified for response)
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Resources o o o o o o o o o o o o o Contact List (up to date phone list) Communications (procedure outline for the use of communication systems in an emergency) Logistics Support (how the evacuation will happen, traffic management) Equipment (specific resources listed) Personnel (specific responsibilities) Media (designated representative assigned supported by policy and procedure)
Preparedness Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Training (parties assigned responsibilities in the TERP trained to their functions, all staff exposed to the TERP trained in response process) Exercises (simulated drills and response exercises) Maintenance of Response Equipment (responsibilities for maintenance assigned, regular maintenance completed) Investigation and Follow Up (TERP effectiveness assessed after the event for improvements) Updating (current resources maintained, e.g. phone lists updated at least annually) TERP Availability and Distribution (clear and prominent with parties assigned responsibility provided access or copies)
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Activity 12
1) What types of Emergency Information are required on a vehicle
transporting a load of Dangerous Goods? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
2) By what means must a fire extinguisher be fitted to a transport unit? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
3) Where does an Emergency Information Holder need to be located? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
4) What are four items of PPE required when transporting Class 8 substances or articles? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
5) What condition must PPE be in? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
6) What is the Australian Standard that an electric torch must comply with for Divisions 2.1 and 5.2, and Classes 3 and 4? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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7) The diagram below represents a street where a vehicle has become disabled or broken down. Draw in where the breakdown triangles need to be positioned. Traffic flow
Traffic flow
8) What spacing intervals do breakdown triangles need to be set up at? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
9) In the event of an accident or incident involving Dangerous Goods, who must be contacted? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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Section 4 Empty and Nominally Empty Packagings
4.1
Placard Removal
Placards must not be removed from a placardable unit, portable tank, bulk container, road tank vehicle or rail tank wagon that has contained Dangerous Goods unless all receptacles, tanks and compartments are free from Dangerous Goods. Freeing receptacles, tanks and compartments involves a process or purging or cleaning of the receptacle, tank or compartment by a competent person where the previous contents of the receptacle, tank or compartment have been completely removed or neutralised, inclusive of any vapours or residues associated with the substance(s) or article(s). Once the purging or cleaning process is complete, a certificate of cleanliness is required for the receptacle, tank or compartment to be deemed empty and free from residues and vapours related to the previous load contained. In some cases, a history of the previous loads may need to be maintained in order to ensure the receptacle, tank or compartment is suited for subsequent loads. In accordance with ADGC 7, Chapter 5.3, subsection 5.3.9.2 placards must be removed from a placardable unit or transport unit that has transported Dangerous Goods when it is has been freed from Dangerous Goods. Placards indicating a particular hazard must be removed from a placardable unit or transport unit that is free from Dangerous Goods with that hazard.
4.2
Transport Documentation Empty Receptacles
Empty uncleaned IBCs, bulk containers, portable tanks which contain the residue of Dangerous Goods must, to the extent practicable, be described as such on the transport document by, for example, placing the words EMPTY UNCLEANED or RESIDUE LAST CONTAINED before or after the proper shipping name.
Eskinder is a forklift driver and is preparing for the transport of 8 bulk tanks that have been emptied and professionally cleaned where they have been purged of the residues and vapours of the previous load of Dangerous Goods. He has the documentation to support the cleanliness of the bulk tanks. If Eskinder fails to remove any placards on the cleaned bulk tanks, he risks receiving an infringement notice with an on the spot penalty of $800 and a potential Court imposed personal penalty of up to $5,500 with a possible penalty of up to $27,000 for his employer.
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4.3 Transport of Empty Packagings and Containers
Nominally empty packagings, IBCs, portable tanks, bulk containers, road tank vehicles and rail tank wagons (other than those that have contained Dangerous Goods of Class 2) that are not free from Dangerous Goods must be identified as such on transport documentation in accordance with the ADGC 07. Unless free from Dangerous Goods, nominally empty IBCs, portable tanks, bulk containers, road tank vehicles and rail tank vehicles are always placard loads and must comply with all relevant provisions of the ADGC 07. Cylinders, pressure drums and portable tanks (other than aerosols) that have contained Dangerous Goods of Class 2 and are not free from Dangerous Goods must comply with all relevant provisions of the ADGC 07 as though filled with the Dangerous Goods. These require relevant placarding and the appropriate transport documentation. The aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods of Class 2 is defined as the total capacity in litres of receptacles in the load containing Dangerous Goods of Class 2 (except aerosols). The aggregate quantity of Class 2 in a receptacle is therefore the same irrespective of the degree of filling.
E.g. A 20L cylinder that has a fill of 60% is regarded as having an aggregate quantity of 20L.
When determining the aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods in a transport unit and for placarding purposes, the remaining quantity of Dangerous Goods (other than Class 2) in a nominally empty packaging or IBC may be ignored provided it is less than 2% of the normal filled quantity. However, labels and other package markings required by the ADGC 07 must not be removed unless the packaging or IBC is declared free from Dangerous Goods.
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Activity 13
1) When can placards be removed from a bulk container?
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
2) What instruction is made within the ADGC 7, Chapter 5.3, subsection 5.3.9.2? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
3) What terminology must be added to transport documents for packagings that have been emptied, but not freed from Dangerous Goods? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
4) What is the aggregate quantity for a 50L gas cylinder that has a fill of 1%? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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Section 5 Licensing, Insurance and Transport Regulations
5.1
Transport Documentation
The consignor of Dangerous Goods must provide the driver with transport documentation for all Dangerous Goods being transported by road. This documentation contains information that the Emergency Services will need to reference in the event of an accident or incident. A Dangerous Goods transport document may be in any form, provided it contains all of the information required in accordance with the ADGC 07, Chapter 11.1 sub section 11.1.2.2.1. An example of a template blank transport document is attached in Appendix 5. If both Dangerous and Non-Dangerous Goods are listed in one document, the Dangerous Goods must be listed first. The example provided blow shows washing powder listed after the Dangerous Goods. Dangerous Goods transport document provided by the consignor of Dangerous Goods must contain the following information (as mapped to the example provided on following page): (i) (ii) (iii) The Consignors name and contact telephone number, The UN number of the Dangerous Goods, The proper shipping name of the Dangerous Goods or the name of the goods that appear on the packaging, article or other receptacle in which the goods are contained, (iv) (v) (vi) The Class or Division of the Dangerous Goods, Each Subsidiary Risk (if any) for the Dangerous Goods, The packing group (if any) for the Dangerous Goods, a. Drum or b. Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) (viii) The number of packages or receptacles of each type to be transported, and (ix) The aggregate quantity of the Dangerous Goods.
(vii) A description of each type of package or other receptacle to be transported, for example
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TRANSPORT DOCUMENT Consigned by;
(i) Able
Chemicals 110 Harkaway Road Mount Gravatt, 4122, Queensland
(i) Phone:
(07) 3379 4173 Fax: (07) 3379 4273 11367-225A 16/10/2010 Independent Couriers
No. of containers
(viii) 2 (viii) 5 fibreboard boxes
Order No: To:
11367-225 Powder Coating Specialists 79 Kororoit Creek Road Altona, 3018, Victoria
Class
(iv) 8
Invoice No: Date: Transported by:

Packing Group
(vi) II
Proper Shipping Name

(iii) ACETIC
Subsidiary Risk -
UN No
(ii) 2789
Container type
(vii) 200
Aggregate quantity
(ix) 400L
ACID
(iii) SULPHURIC
drum
(vii) Bottles
ACID, FUMING Washing Powder
(iv) 8
(v) 6.1
(ii) 1831
(vi) I
in boxes -
(ix) 15L
na
na
na
na
9 fibreboard boxes
400Kg
The information on a Dangerous Goods transport document must be in English, easy to identify, legible and durable. A Dangerous Goods transport document may consist of more than one page, provided pages are consecutively numbered. The contents of transport documentation may be transmitted by electronic data interchange, but transport documentation must be carried in a vehicle in hard copy. Drivers must not transport Dangerous Goods by road unless a transport document is provided by the consignor to the driver. The transport document may contain other information about the Dangerous Goods to be transported if the information is not inconsistent with, and is placed after, the information included in the document. 5.2 Driver Licensing Requirements
Some Dangerous Goods loads require a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence to be held by the person who will be driving the vehicle that is loaded with the Dangerous Goods. The licence requirements come into place once the Dangerous Goods loaded are; in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres, or More than 500 kilograms of Dangerous Goods in a receptacle.
Unless the driver holds a current Dangerous Goods Driver Licence (issued by a State or Territory Competent Authority) that authorises them to drive the vehicle with those goods, the unlicensed
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driving of a vehicle with a load of Dangerous Goods that requires the driver to hold a licence is a breach of the Regulations and Legislation and may result in substantial penalties. 5.3 Exemption to Licensing
There are allowances to transport some loads as described without a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence. Drivers are exempt from licensing requirements if: Transporting IBCs up to a total of 3,000 litres or kilograms (capacity).
Remembering, the allowance of up to 3,000 litres or kilograms includes the vapour space that may exist in an IBC.
In addition: IBCs must not be filled or emptied on the vehicle. All other requirements of the ADGC 07 are to be adhered to.
5.4
Vehicle Licensing / Registration Requirements
A road vehicle must not be used to transport Dangerous Goods: That are in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres, or More than 500 kilograms of Dangerous Goods in a receptacle,
Unless the vehicle is licensed to transport Dangerous Goods.
As the driver of the vehicle, there is a responsibility to be aware of what you can and cannot transport. Make sure you know whether the transport unit is licensed and registered for the transportation of Dangerous Goods. The following licence plates will be affixed to the transport unit (the trailer or rigid vehicle, not the prime mover).
Example NSW Licence plate
Example VIC Licence plate
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5.5 Vehicle Insurance Requirements
Vehicle Owners Duties The owner of a road vehicle (transport unit) must not transport a placard load of Dangerous Goods unless the transport unit is covered by a policy of insurance for a sum that is not less than:- $5,000,000.
Prime Contractors Duties A prime contractor must not use a transport unit to transport a placard load of Dangerous Goods unless the transport unit is covered by a policy of insurance for a sum that is not less than:- $5,000,000.
5.6
Passengers
The transport of Dangerous Goods is a very high risk operation with potential consequences in the event of an accident or an incident that can be fatal. For these reasons, the requirements in relation to passengers are extremely important. The ADGC 07 states that; no person apart from the following may ride in the cabin of a road vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods: An authorised officer, Police officer or officer of an emergency service, or a person authorised to ride in the vehicle by such a person; or An employee of, or other person authorised to ride in the vehicle by, the owner of the vehicle or the prime contractor. 5.7 Parking Restrictions
There are certain restrictions in place when transporting Dangerous Goods in relation to where a vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods can park or remain standing. These are all in place to provide for the health and safety of the public, and to minimise the potential for environmental damage in the event of an incident.
In accordance with ADGC 7, Chapter 13.1, subsection 13.1.3.2.2, a road vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods must not be parked or left standing: In a built up area with public access (i.e. suburban street); or Within 15 metres of any building in which there is or is likely to be a concentration of people (other than a building or premises where the vehicle is loaded or unloaded); or At any other place in which there is or is likely to be a concentration of people; or Within 8 metres of another vehicle which is transporting placarded Dangerous Goods.
Despite the above, a vehicle may be parked or left standing in circumstances mentioned if: It is reasonably necessary to do so:
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o o o o o For the purpose of loading or unloading Dangerous Goods onto or from the vehicle; or Because the vehicle has broken down; or Because of a dangerous situation involving the vehicle; or To comply with the requirements of the law; or For a brief rest or refreshment break; or
The Competent Authority or other Local, State or Territory Authority responsible for regulating the use or parking vehicles has approved the place as a place in which vehicles transporting Dangerous Goods may be parked or left standing.
A vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods of Division 2.1 or Class 3, 4 or 5 or with a Subsidiary Risk of 2.1, 3, 4, or 5 must not be parked or left standing within 15 metres of a naked flame.
5.8
Detaching a Trailer from a Prime Mover or Combination Road Vehicle
A trailer containing Dangerous Goods must not be detached from a prime mover or a combination road vehicle other than: 5.9 At a vehicle marshalling area, designated by a Local, State or Territory authority, where the loading and unloading of goods is permitted; or At a transport depot designed for the loading and unloading of goods; or For the purpose of immediate exchange of trailers between prime movers or combination road vehicles, provided this is carried out off road and security is maintained; or In an emergency requiring the trailer to be detached in the interests of safety; or In the event of the vehicle becoming disabled on a road or street. Routes
Routes for road vehicles transporting Dangerous Goods must be pre-planned whenever possible to the extent practicable.
Routes should be selected to minimise the risk of personal injury or harm to the environment or property during journey.
A road vehicle transporting a placard load of Dangerous Goods must wherever practicable avoid heavily populated or environmentally sensitive areas, congested crossings, narrow streets, alleys or sites where there may be a concentration of people.
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A road vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods must observe any requirements or restrictions on the selection of routes or times of travel which have been determined by the Competent Authority. In most cases, tunnels are restricted routes where Dangerous Goods are prohibited. 5.10 Retail Distribution Load
A Retail Distribution Load doesnt require the transport unit to be placarded and this exemption may apply in some cases. There are specific criteria that must be met for a Retail Distribution load exemption to be applied. A load that includes Dangerous Goods is a Retail Distribution Load if it has all of the following characteristics: The Dangerous Goods are packed and distributed in a form intended or suitable for sale through retail agencies for consumption by individuals for purposes of personal care or household use; and The aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods in the load does not exceed 20% of the total quantity of goods in the load; and The aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods in the transport unit does not exceed 2,000KG(L); and All the goods in the transport unit are consigned to or from: o o A retail distribution centre; or A retail outlet.
This load must go from point A to point B and, for example, cannot deviate via another point to pick up more freight, collect paperwork or engage in splitting the load collected from the distribution centre.
A retail distribution load, where the total load in the transport unit meets all of the characteristics of chapter 7 of the ADGC 07, this is not a placard load.
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Activity 14 Janelle is a sub contract driver who owns the vehicle she drives and is loading some IBCs of CALCIUM HYDROXIDE onto her heavy rigid vehicle. The capacity of each IBC is 1000 litres. There are 16 IBCs in total to be loaded; each IBC is holding 160 litres with a mass of 185 kilograms. The customer has specified the aggregate quantity for the individual units on the transport documents in kilograms. Janelle does not hold a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence but has completed the companys in house Dangerous Goods training with her employer and is confident in her ability to complete the workload. 1) What is the Class or Division that CALCIUM HYDROXIDE is
assigned to?
2) Is Janelle able to apply the exemption to licensing when transporting this load of Dangerous Goods? Why? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
3) If any, what are the licensing and registration requirements Janelle must comply with? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
4) If any, what are the insurance requirements Janelle must comply with? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
5) Is Janelle able to fill or empty the IBCs while they are loaded on the transport unit? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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6) What two points must a load containing Dangerous Goods not exceed to qualify for the Retail Distribution Load exemption? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
7) What movements are outlined within the restrictions to adhere to the requirements within the exemption for a Retail Distribution Load? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
8) When is it prohibited to leave a vehicle transporting a placard load of Dangerous Goods parked or standing? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
9) What exemptions are able to be applied to these parking restrictions? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
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Section 6 Loading and Preparation for Transport
6.1
General Requirements for Stowage and Restraint
Packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, must be constructed and closed so as to prevent any loss of contents when prepared for transport which may be caused under normal conditions of transport. Weak or defective fittings such as poor quality taps, lids or valves may cause or contribute to the release of Dangerous Goods from their packagings.
The interior and exterior of a transport unit must be inspected prior to loading to ensure that there is no damage that could affect its integrity or that of the packages to be loaded in it. Transport units must be loaded so that incompatible Dangerous Goods or other goods are segregated. We will consider segregation in the following section.
Specific loading instructions such as orientation arrows, not to be double stacked, keep dry or temperature control requirements must be met. Liquid Dangerous Goods should be loaded below dry Dangerous Goods whenever possible. The symbols that represent these instructions are widely used and designed to be easily recognisable.
TOP LOADING ONLY
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The chart shown below provides the meaning for the symbols most widely used in the handling and stowage of various packagings. These are often used in the place of written instructions as shown on the previous page. These instructions must be adhered to in order to maintain the stability and security of the packaging.
Meaning Heavy weight this end
Symbol
Keep dry
Kg max.
Centre of mass
Sling here
This way up
Use no hooks
Keep away from heat
Fragile handle with care
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6.2 Open and Non-Rigid Sided Vehicles and Containers
Vehicles and freight containers with curtain sides (tautliners) are not closed transport units and are therefore subject to the following: If Dangerous Goods in packages are transported on an open or non-rigid sided vehicle or container, the following must occur: They must be stowed and restrained within rigid sides or gates; and No dangerous articles or package containing Dangerous Goods may protrude above the sides or gates by more than 30% of the height of the article or package; and No parts of an article or package may protrude horizontally beyond the sides or gates.
Both of the images shown above illustrate where Dangerous Goods loads are exceeding the height allowance of 30%. Loading to utilise all available space in a transport unit is a common occurrence in the transport industry. Dangerous Goods are often loaded more than 30% above gate height.
100% 50%
The central pallet on the mezzanine floor in this photo would be better suited on the deck below to reduce how much of it is protruding above gate height.
The uppermost layer of overpacks on this pallet, also referred to as an overpack, are 100% above gate height. The layer beneath is roughly 50% above gate height.
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As an overpack, the uppermost layer must be at least 70% below gate height. The reason for this is that inside the overpack (e.g. as a carton) there are a number of packagings. These packagings must be covered by the required gate height.
30%
70%
Dangerous Goods in IBCs, large packagings, segregation devices, and pressure drums are not subject to the above if they are restrained in accordance with the Load Restraint Guide.
Packages must be stowed and restrained in the transport unit in accordance with the Load Restraint Guide, or in a manner which provides at least the equivalent levels of safety and security. This can be achieved with the use of appropriate load restraint systems which may include webbing straps, load binders and in some cases, dogs and chains.
Example of a Grab Hook and a Load Binder
Load restraint systems must be well maintained and capable of doing the job. Where load restraints are perished, torn, knotted, warped or twisted, they no longer provide adequate tension and breaking strain to support the load under movement as required within the Load Restraint Guide. Defective or damaged restraint systems need to be replaced or where possible, repaired.
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All packages must be restrained by suitable means in the transport unit in a manner that will prevent any movement during transport which would change the orientation of the packages or cause them to be damaged. When Dangerous Goods are transported with other goods, all other goods must also be restrained in the transport unit so as to prevent the damage and release of Dangerous Goods from their packagings and/or receptacles. During loading and unloading, packages containing Dangerous Goods must be protected from being damaged. Particular attention must be paid to the handling of packages during their preparation for transport. Consideration to the type of transport unit on which they are to be carried and to the method of loading and unloading is critical to this stage, so that accidental damage is not caused through dragging or mishandling of the packages. Loading and unloading processes need to be completed with care, particularly where the use of forklifts or similar equipment may damage packagings or items containing Dangerous Goods. Packages that appear to be leaking or damaged so that the contents may escape must not be accepted for transport. If a package is found to be damaged so that the contents leak, the damaged package must not be transported.
6.3
Ventilation
The following Dangerous Goods must not be transported in a placard load unless the transport unit or compartment in which they are transported is ventilated to prevent the build up of vapours that are likely to increase risk: Dangerous Goods (other than aerosols (UN1950) and gas cartridges (UN2037)) of Division 2.1 or 2.3, or subsidiary risk of 2.1; or Liquefied Oxygen
Ventilation of transport units is able to be achieved through the installation of a vent which is generally placed lower down on a rigid part of the transport units structure. This is due to the gasses listed as requiring a ventilated transport unit presenting a danger in the event that they may leak from their receptacle. Being heavier than air, some gasses will sink down inside the transport unit and bleed off or escape through the installed vent. This will reduce the concentration of gaseous vapours within the transport unit and reduce the risks associated with the potential leak. The photos below illustrate how a vent may look from inside the transport unit and from outside the transport unit.
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External view
Internal view
Gaseous Vapours
Gaseous Vapours
The diagram below provides a representation of how gasses may vent to exit a transport unit. The ADGC 07 places requirements for vents on a transport unit even if it has curtain sides (e.g. a tautliner) as the structure of the transport unit does not provide sufficient means to allow potential gas leaks to escape the transport unit.
Gaseous Vapours
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6.4 Segregation Incompatible Goods
So what can and cannot be loaded or transported together? With so many different Classes and Divisions of Dangerous Goods and the numerous combinations that are possible, how can you be sure that the combination you are working with are compatible or not? A full size segregation / incompatibility chart is attached as Appendix 4 to this Learners Guide. Where it is indicated on the chart that goods of particular Class/Division combinations are incompatible, then all goods of those combinations should be considered incompatible unless there is substantial documented evidence that particular goods are in fact compatible. This evidence could include a statement on the Material Safety Data Sheet of either substances or articles that they are compatible.
The following page outlines how to map and read a segregation / incompatibility chart.
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How to read and map with the segregation / incompatibility chart; To begin, find one of the two Dangerous Goods Classes/Divisions in the left margin. We will work with Division 2.3 Toxic Gas. Then find the second of the Dangerous Goods in the top margin. We will work with Class 3 Flammable Liquid. Follow the left row across and the top row down as indicated. Where the two intersect there is a which
indicates this combination is incompatible and cannot be loaded on to a transport unit together.
Following the same process the combination of Class 3 Flammable Liquid and Division 4.1 Flammable Solid. These are represented with a and are
compatible and can be loaded on to a transport unit together.
The process of segregation also takes into account the potential for the incompatibility of Dangerous Goods and other items such as; Fire risk substances and combustable liquids, where these present a serious risk of fire when combined with certian Dangerous Good, and Contamination, which may result in poisoning, when certain Dangerous
Goods are combined with food and food packagings.
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Dangerous Goods must not be transported on the same road vehicle with incompatible goods unless the Dangerous Goods and the incompatible goods are: Segregated in accordance with the ADGC 07, Chapter 9.1 Incompatible Goods.
Segregation can be achieved through the use of an approved segregation device such as those shown below, where the devices are able to be used as an extra form of rigid protection to keep the contents from being damaged or having their structural integrity compromised, resulting in the Dangerous Goods being liberated from their packagings.
It is extremely important to ensure that any debris or residue that may be present inside a transport unit or a segregation device is cleaned up and disposed of appropriately before loading Dangerous Goods. The potential for substances or articles to react with what may be remaining inside the transport unit or segregation device are very high.
Other means of segregation are able to be applied in the loading process where incompatible Dangerous Goods are loaded in separate trailers when being loaded onto a combination road vehicle. This however does not apply to all loads of Dangerous Goods. Some loads cannot be transported together, even when loaded into separate trailers on the same combination.
Restricted Loads on Certain Vehicles The chart on the following page lists Dangerous Goods that are not permitted to be transported on the same combination. In the application of this listing, all parts of the ADGC 07 must be adhered to. The headings of Trailer A and Trailer B have been applied to emphasis the items are still incompatible even when loaded on different trailers in the same combination road vehicle.
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Trailer A Receptacle Size Any Dangerous Goods of Class 5 or subsidiary risk 5.1 >500Kg (L) Any Dangerous Goods of Division or Subsidiary Risk 2.1 >500L Ammonium Nitrate of any Division in any form (including UN0222, 1942, 2067, 2071, 2426 or 3375) >500L UN3414 Sodium Cyanide Solution of Division 6.1 >500L Any cyanide of Division 6.1 Any cyanide of Division 6.1 Any placard load of Explosives Trailer B Receptacle Size Any Dangerous Goods of Class or Subsidiary Risk 3 or Combustible Liquid >500L Any Dangerous Goods of Class or Subsidiary Risk 3,4,or 5 >500 Kg(L) Any sensitising or initiating agent Any UN2014, 2015 or 2984 Hydrogen Peroxide of Division 5.1 Any Any Any Acid of Class 8 Any >500Kg(L) Any Acid of Class 8 >500L Any Any other placard load Any
Segregation on Overpacks An overpack must be marked with the proper shipping name, the UN Number and labelled, as required for packages in accordance with the ADGC 07, Chapter 5.1, for each item of Dangerous Goods contained in the overpack unless markings and labels representative of all Dangerous Goods in the overpack are visible. The use of black or excessive layers of wrapping on overpacks reduces the ability for the label on the packagings to be relied upon to fulfil this requirement. Packages containing Dangerous Goods which are incompatible may not be transported together in an overpack. Packages transported in an overpack must be wrapped, strapped or otherwise secured in a manner that minimises the likelihood of damage to the packages during transport.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Incompatible
Incompatible
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Particular Dangerous Goods also Incompatible
In addition to the requirements listed in the segregation / incompatibility chart the following table lists some examples of particular Dangerous Goods which are also incompatible. The Dangerous Goods specified in an item in Column 1 are incompatible with the Dangerous Goods specified in that item in Column 2 of the table. Examples of Particular Incompatible Dangerous Goods
Column 1 Dangerous Goods or Group of Dangerous Goods
Column 2 Goods Incompatible with Column 1 Group
-Ammonium nitrate
-Tetranitromethane -Dichloroisocyanuric acid -Trichloroisocyanuric acid -any: Bromated Chlorate Chlorite Hypochlorite Chloroisocyanurate Inorganic nitrite
-Calcium hypochlorite (Dry or Hydrated) and its mixtures
-Ammonium nitrate -Dichloroisocyanuric acid -Trichloroisocyanurate acid -any Chloroisocyanurate
-Class 6
-Nitromethane
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
-Concentrated strong acids (low pH)
-Concentrated strong alkalis (high pH)
-Cyanide compounds
-Acids
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Activity 15
1) What do the following symbols mean for an item that has been marked with
them? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
2) Gerd has to load 1,500L of HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS in 50L cylinders which is a Division 2.3 Toxic Gas, what considerations does Gerd need to make in relation to the design of the transport unit when selecting an appropriate transport unit? __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
3) The heavy rigid transport unit Gerd has loaded the cylinders on to has gates that stand at a height of 1,500mm. The heights of the cylinders are 2,000mm each. How much of the cylinders are above gate height, and is this load able to be transported? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
4) Gerd has also been asked to load an IBC with 1,000L of METHANOL onto the transport unit. Is Gerd able to transport these items together? Why? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
5) What devices may be able to be used to load both items safely on the transport unit? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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6) Considering segregation and incompatibility, which items listed below are able to be loaded on to the pallets to the right? Draw a line from each item to one of the spaces marked with a ?. You can only allocate one item to each space marked with a ?. You can use the segregation / incompatibility chart provided in Appendix 4.
Weed Killer (Division 6.1)
? ?
DOG FOOD
Calcium Dithionite (Division 4.2)
Turpentine (Class 3)
ACRYLIC PAINT
? ?
FUNGICIDE CLASS 9
Nitormethane (Class 3)
FENCE WIRE
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Appendix 1 - Glossary Terminologies are defined as per the Definitions provided in the ADGC 07, Chapter 1.2, page 5. Aggregate Quantity - The aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods means the total of: I. The number of Kilograms of: iii. iv. II. Solid Dangerous Goods, and Articles (including aerosols), and
The number of litres or kilograms, whichever is used in the transport documentation to describe the quantity, of liquid Dangerous Goods, and
III.
The total capacity in litres of receptacles containing Dangerous Goods of Class 2 (except aerosols).
Bags Are flexible packagings made of paper, plastic film, textiles, woven materials or other suitable materials. Built Up Area Means an area that has one or more roads with street lighting or buildings at intervals of not more than 100 metres for a distance of at least 500 metres. Closed Transport Unit Means a transport unit which totally encloses the contents by permanent structures. Transport units with fabric sides or tops are not closed transport units. Combination Road Vehicle Means a group of road vehicles consisting of: A prime mover and 2 or more trailers; or A rigid vehicle and 1 or more trailers.
Competent Authority Means, I. In relations to Dangerous Goods transported by road or rail in a State or Territory, means the Competent Authority appointed for the Sate or Territory under the Regulations or corresponding legislation; and II. In relation to international transport of Dangerous Goods or to imported Dangerous Goods, packagings, portable tanks or bulk containers, means, depending on the context; o o o The Competent Authority for road or rail transport in accordance with (a) above; and The Competent Authority appointed by the Commonwealth for sea or air transport; and Any body or authority designated or otherwise recognised as such by the Government of the country of origin for any purpose in connection with the transport of Dangerous Goods.
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Consignment Means any package or packages, or load of Dangerous Goods, presented by a consignor for transport. Consignee Means any person, organisation or Government which is entitled to take delivery of a consignment. Consignor A person consigns Dangerous Goods for transport, and is the consignor of the goods, if a person, with the persons authority, is named or otherwise identified in transport documentation that complies with Chapter 11.1 of the ADGC 07 as the consignor of the goods. Emergency Information in relation to Dangerous Goods transported on a vehicle, means: The Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide (HB 76); or An emergency procedure guide for the Dangerous Goods transported on the vehicle and the emergency procedure guide in relation to vehicle fire.
Emergency Procedure Guide in relation to particular Dangerous Goods, is a guide outlining procedures to be taken in the event of an emergency involving the goods which is either: In the form, or substantially in the form, of an emergency procedure guide for the goods published by Standards Australia; or In a form approved by a competent authority in relation to goods of that kind.
Emergency Information Holder means a holder: Of a size and shape suitable for carrying emergency information and transport documentation; and Marked with the words Emergency Procedure Guides or Emergency Information in red letters at least 10 mm high on a white background. Food Includes: A substance prepared or intended for human or animal consumption, or A substance (except dangerous goods) intended to be an ingredient of food.
Food Packaging Means: A receptacle that contains or is designed or intended to contain food, or Material designed or intended to be used in a receptacle that is designed or intended to contain food, or Plastic wrapping intended for the packaging of food.
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Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) are rigid or flexible portable packagings that have a capacity of: Not more than 3.0 m3 3,000 litres for solids and liquids of packing groups II and III. Not more than 1.5 m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in flexible, rigid plastic, composite, fibreboard and wooden IBCs. Not more than 3.0 m3 for solids of packing group I when packed in metal IBCs. Not more than 3.0 m3 for radioactive material of Class 7. Are designed for mechanical handling. Are resistant to the stresses produced in handling and transport, as determined by tests.
N.O.S means Not Otherwise Specified. Nominally Empty Means the contents of an enclosure used to contain Dangerous Goods is empty except for an extremely small portion of Dangerous Goods compared to the enclosures capacity which still contains residues or vapours associated with the Dangerous Goods contained. Overpack Means an enclosure used to contain one or more packages and to form one unit for convenience of handling and stowage during transport. Examples of overpacks are a number of packages either: I. Placed or stacked on to a load board such as a pallet and secured by strapping, shrink wrapping, stretch wrapping, or other suitable means, or II. Placed in a protective outer packaging such as a box or crate.
Package A package of Dangerous Goods or other goods is the complete product of the packaging of the goods for transport, and consists of the goods and their packaging. Packaging Means one or more receptacles and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacles to perform their containment or other safety functions. Packing Group Represents the level of danger associated with the product. Packing Group I Substances presenting high danger Packing Group II Substances presenting medium danger Packing Group III Substances presenting low danger
Placard Load - Means a load in a transport unit that MUST be placarded based on the aggregate quantity of Dangerous Goods in the load, determined in accordance with Table 5.3 of the ADGC 07.
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Placard Means a label or Emergency Information Panel that is fixed to, or stencilled or printed on, or placed in a frame that is fixed to a transport unit or placardable unit. Placardable Unit means any large receptacle or other large items such as an IBC, pressure drum, tube, Multiple Element Gas Container (MEGC) or demountable tank that individually has a capacity of more than 500Kg(L), other than: A transport Unit, or Large packaging meeting the requirements of Chapter 6.6 of the ADGC 07, or An overpack used in accordance with section 5.1.2 of the ADGC 07, or A segregation device meeting the requirements of Chapter 6.11 of the ADGC 07.
Prime Contractor A person is the prime contractor for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road if the person, in conducting a business for or involving the transport of Dangerous Goods by road, undertakes to be responsible, or is responsible, for the transport of the goods by road. Receptacles are containment vessels for receiving and holding substances or articles, including any means of closing. Subsidiary Risk - Dangerous Goods that are able to be assigned to more than one UN Class or Division are assigned a subsidiary risk. This subsidiary risk is the other UN Class(s) or Division(s) to which the goods also belong. Under the ADGC 07, if particular Dangerous Goods are listed in the Dangerous Goods list, their subsidiary risk is that listed in column 4 of that list opposite the name and description of those goods, unless Chapter 3.3 of that Code provides for those goods to be assigned a different subsidiary risk. Telephone Advisory Service For the transport of Dangerous Goods, means a service providing access by telephone to persons competent to give advice about: The construction and properties of the receptacles in which the Dangerous Goods are being transported; and The use of equipment on vehicles on which the Dangerous Goods are being transported; and The properties of the Dangerous Goods; and Methods of safely handling the Dangerous Goods; and Methods of safely containing and controlling the Dangerous Goods in a dangerous situation.
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Trailer Means a vehicle that is designed to be towed, or is towed, by another road vehicle but does not include a road vehicle propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle. Transport Documentation Means documentation or paperwork that complies with the requirements for transport documents in accordance with the ADGC 07 for the purposes of the transport of Dangerous Goods by road and rail within Australia. Transport Unit A transport unit includes: I. II. III. A vehicle, or A portable tank / bulk container, or A freight container.
Vehicle Owner A person is an owner of a vehicle if the person; Is the sole owner, a joint owner or a part owner of the vehicle; or Has possession or use of the vehicle under a credit, hire purchase, lease or other agreements, except an agreement requiring the vehicle to be registered in the name of someone else.
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Appendix 2 - How Do I Determine Placarding Requirements?
>1000 Kg/L
Aggregate Quantity of Dangerous Goods
YES
NO
Any Dangerous Goods Receptacle Capacity
YES
>500 Kg/L
NO
>250 Kg/L
Aggregate Quantity of Dangerous Goods
YES
Any Dangerous Goods Division 2.1 or 2.3 or PG I
YES
NO
NO
NO PLACARDING REQUIRED
PLACARD LOAD
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Appendix 3 - How Do I Determine What Placarding is required for the Transport Unit?
Is it a Placard Load?
YES
Class / Division, SubRisk or Mixed Class Labels FRONT & BACK
NO
No Placard Required
YES
>One Class / Division?

Any DG Receptacle
NO
Class / Division or Sub-Risk Labels FRONT & BACK
NO
>500Kg(L) Capacity?
(Tank, Bulk Container, Placardable Unit?)
YES
Emergency Information Panel (EIP) both Sides and Rear, and Class Label Front
Which EIP?
NO
Product EIP
>One UN Number?
Is it a Combination Road Vehicle?
YES
Multi-Load EIP
NO
YES
Repeat whole process for each individual unit of the combination. Placard both sides of the unit with placards that would be required on the rear of that unit if it were a single unit.
Placarding Complete
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Appendix 4 - Segregation Chart
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Appendix 5 Dangerous Goods Transport Document (Example Only) Date of Despatch: Consignors Name: Consignors Address: Suburb, State, Postcode: Emergency 24 hr Contact Name: Emergency 24 hr Contact Phone: Senders Ref: UN No Proper Shipping Name Class or Division Sub Risk Packaging Group Type of Package No. of Packages Aggregate Qty Additional Information Consignment Number: Consignees Name: Consignees Address: Suburb, State, Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Phone:
Consignors Declaration:- I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described by the proper shipping name, and are Classified, packaged, marked and labelled / placarded and are in all respects in proper condition for transportation. Printed Name of Consignor: Signature of Consignor: Date:
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What are Dangerous Goods

Classes and Divisions

(2) Name and Description

(3) Class or Division 3

(4) Subsidiary Risk

(5) Packing Group

(6) Special Provisions

(7) Limited Quantities

(8) Packing Instruction

(9) Special Packing Instructions

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Class 1 is divided into six Divisions as follows:

Substances and articles which present no significant hazard.

Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard.

Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard.

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Examples of ALKALIS include: Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Calcium Hydroxide

Example which is neither acid nor alkaline: Mercury

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1) What Classes or Divisions do the following substances belong to?

2) How many Classes of Dangerous Goods are there? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

2) How many Classes of Dangerous Goods are there? _ _

___________________________________ _ _ ___________________________________