Fuel Handling &

Transportation and

Storage of

Dangerous GoodsOBISHIKOKAANG RESOURCES CORPORATION

ORC-4EP-810-T-04 EP4DG

Purpose:

To provide consistent instruction on the requirements for the

Transportation and Storage of Dangerous Goods (TDG). This

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will assist in providing a

consistent method of transporting and storing fuel and propane to

prevent spills or ruptures.

Scope:

This procedure applies to employees and contractors, who handle,

transport and/or store dangerous goods (i.e. stationary, mobile

tanks and containers) and propane at forestry operations.

Contents Section 1: Fuel Handling & Transportation and Storage of Dangerous Goods

1.1. Fuel handling and storage

1.2. Mobile fuel tank requirements

1.3. Record of Retest/ Inspection

1.4. Spill Kits and Fire Extinguishers

1.5. Refueling

Section 2: Legal Requirements Pertaining to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

2.1. Legal requirements

Section 3: Dangerous Goods- TDG Policy

3.1. Policy requirements

3.2. Exemptions

3.3. Training

Section 1: Fuel Handling and

StorageAs per ORCs SOP ORC-2PR_810-P-03

1.1. Fuel Handling and Storage

All fuel tanks must conform to approved design standards for such

containers.

Fuel tanks must:

meet all legal and policy requirements,

be properly secured,

display appropriate safety markings and labels,

and be adequately protected from impact.

1.2. Mobile Fuel Tank Requirements

Placards identifying flammable fuels

(e.g.1202/1203), must be clearly visible and

legible.

Small tanks, holding less than 450 liters, must

display at least one (1) placard on the outside of

the vehicle.

Large tanks, holding over 450 liters, must display

four (4) placards, at least 1 of which is on the

outside of the vehicle.

All tank identification plates must be clearly

visible and legible.

All fuel tanks must be secured to the mode of

transport with straps capable of restraining the

weight of a full tank in motion.

1.3. Record of Retest/ Inspection

All fuel tanks carrying more than 450 liters of gasoline or diesel fuel

must be inspected at least once every 5 years.

A valid Record of Retest/Inspection must be visible and legible.

1.4. Spill Kits and Fire Extinguishers All spills are to be reported and cleaned up, as per spill

procedures outlined in the Spill Response SOP ORC-2PR_820-D-02

During Refueling:

A complete serviceable spill kit must be immediately available.

A serviceable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 10 lb 6A:80B:C must be readily available.

During transportation, fueling and/or handling of Dangerous Goods (e.g., fuel, waste oil):

A complete serviceable spill containment kit appropriate to the size to contain the spill must be present in the vehicle or trailer.

1.5. Refueling

Refueling and fuel storage must be more than 100 meters away

from any body of water.

Smoking is not permitted or sources of ignition <3 meters away while

refueling or in fuel storage areas.

Fuel tanks should never be filled over 95% of their maximum

capacity

1.5. Refueling

Fuel hose nozzles must be stored safely, above the

level of stored fuel whenever possible.

Fuel hose nozzles must have automatic shut-offs.

Fuel hose nozzles must have fuel tags.

No gravity-feed systems.

Refueling systems and their components (i.e., tank,

pump, hose, nozzle, fittings, etc.) must be inspected

regularly to ensure that parts are in good condition.

Fuel trailers must be chocked, blocked, and bump

protected.

Section 2: Legal Requirements

Pertaining to the Transportation of

Dangerous GoodsAs per ORCs SOP ORC-3SD-810-D-01

“”

All Contractors, Overlapping Licensees and

ORC Staff are responsible for taking all

reasonable steps to handle and transport

dangerous goods in accordance with the

following procedures.

PERTAINING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

2.1. Legal Requirements

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate:

a legal requirement for workers engaged in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods and materials in excess of 2,000 liters or 5 cylinders of compressed gas. This certificate must be renewed every 3 years.

All regulated dangerous goods must have a shipping document accompany them when they are being transported, regardless of the amount of material being transported (although some exemptions exist - refer to section 3.2).

All dangerous goods must be clearly marked with the appropriate safety marks.

All containers of dangerous goods must be safely secured to the vehicle or other means of transport.

Example Transportation of Dangerous

Goods (TDG) Certificate

CERTIFICATE OF T.D.G. TRAININGEmployee Name ______________________________________

Employer Name ______________________________________

Employer Address _____________________________________

This certifies that the above-named employee has received

training in Accordance with the TDG Regulations as indicated

on the reverse.

Expires Instructor

on ______________ Signature_____________________

Employee Signature __________________________________

Employer Signature ___________________________________

Section 3: Dangerous Goods- TDG

PolicyAs per ORCs SOP ORC-2PR_810-P-03

Section 3.1. Policy Requirements

Unless the exemptions are met, as outlined in section 3.2 all persons handling, offering for transport or transporting dangerous goods must:

Have full TDG documentation

Be trained to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act

Carry a valid training certificate

Ensure that goods are contained within approved means of containment

Ensure appropriate safety markings are displayed on the vehicle(s) and/or container(s), as required by law/policy

Ensure that containers are properly secured and/or stored, as required

Ensure that containers are protected from damage

During transportation and/or handling of Dangerous Goods (fuel, waste oil), a spill containment kit appropriate to the size to contain the spill must be present in the vehicle or trailer.

Section 3.1. Policy Requirements

Empty containers or vehicles:

Containers or vehicles that have been “emptied” still contain

harmful residues and must be transported as dangerous goods.

To transport containers or vehicles that have been “emptied” but

not cleaned or purged of all dangerous residues, the following

procedures must be followed:

The shipping documentation used while transporting the above must

contain the words “residue last contained” for quantity

The shipping document must accompany the empty container or

vehicle and be on or within the driver’s reach

Section 3.1. Policy Requirements

Location of shipping documentation:

When the driver is in the cab:

The documentation is within the driver’s reach or in the pocket of

the driver’s door.

When the driver is not in the cab:

The documentation is on the driver’s seat or in the pocket of the

driver’s door.

If the dangerous goods are inside or on a trailer that is not attached to

the power unit (truck):

The documentation is in a waterproof receptacle securely

attached to the transport unit (trailer) to which the shipping

document relates, at a location readily identifiable and

accessible.

Section 3.2. Exemptions

TRANSPORTING OF GOODS

Gasoline & Fuel Oil (Diesel)

Documentation and training do not apply to the transporting of the

above, solely by road, if the following criteria have been met:

The product is transported in one or more approved containers (tanks).

Each container is transported in an open vehicle so that the label or

placard displayed on each container is visible from outside the vehicle.

Each container is secured to the vehicle during transport.

The total capacity of the containers do not exceed 2,000 liters.

During transportation and/or handling of Dangerous Goods (fuel, waste

oil), a spill containment kit appropriate to the size to contain the spill

must be present in the vehicle or trailer.

Section 3.2. Exemptions

TRANSPORTING OF GOODS

Propane, acetylene, oxygen, compressed air, argon, methyl

acetylene, propadiene mixture

Documentation and training do not apply to the transporting of the

above, solely by road, if the following criteria have been met:

The dangerous goods are;

In a total quantity not greater than 500 kg gross mass.

Contained in not more than 5 cylinders.

Cylinders are transported in an open vehicle so that the label displayed

on each cylinder is visible from outside the vehicle (up-right position).

Cylinders are secured in or on the vehicle during transport.

Section 3.2. Exemptions

TRANSPORT SAFETY

Regulations do not apply to the transportation of dangerous goods

contained in a means of transport (i.e. vehicle) where the dangerous

goods are necessary:

For the OPERATION of the means of transport

For the SAFETY of the means of transport

For the SAFETY OF THE PERSONS ON BOARD the means of transport (e.g.:

fire extinguishers, flares, the battery in a vehicle).

SPECIAL PROVISIONS/EXEMPTIONS

Additional exemptions do exist and may apply to in some circumstances.

3.3. Training

STOP & THINK.

DO YOU MEET THE EXEMPTIONS?

IF YOU DO NOT, YOU REQUIRE TRAINING!

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate is a legal requirement

It is required by workers engaged in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods and materials in excess of 2,000 liters or 5 cylinders of compressed gas.

This certificate must be renewed every 3 years.

Tell your employer if you need training. There are many different training programs available for you to take.

Example of TDG for Drivers: Online

Training Programhttps://www.workplacesafetynorth.ca/training/course/transportation-dangerous-goods-drivers-online