multi-modal transport of dangerous substances safe & secure
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Multi-Modal Transport of Dangerous Substances
Safe & Secure
Mark Butterworth
• DGSA – Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser» Chemical Classes» Gases» Explosives» Radioactives
• Consultant & Lecturer• NHS, Paint Industry, Resins, Paper Industry, Gas, Chemical Manufacturers,
Fertilisers, Distribution, Beauty Products Industry, Automotive Industry, Drug Industry, Fork Lift Truck Distribution, Fuel Oil Distributors, Waste Industry!
Transport of Dangerous Substances & Articles
Mark Butterworth
• Approved Instructor – Driver Training Scheme City & Guilds Class 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9, Packages & Tanks
• CPC Freight & Passenger Logistics National & International Lecturer
• IMDG Instructor – No Approval Scheme (Sea)
• CAA Approved Instructor – Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air
• RTITB FLT Instructor
Transport of Dangerous Goods
Legal Overview
Transport of Dangerous Substances & Articles
Road UK
1. Carriage of Dangerous Goods & Use of Transportable Pressure
Equipment 2004 (New Regulation July 2005)
2. Authorisation Documents
3. Emergency Action Code List 2004
4. Radioactive Material (Road Transport) (Great Britain) Regulations 2002
Transport of Dangerous Substances & Articles
EU ADR Volumes I & II 2003 (2005 available now) Sea IMDG Code – 2002 Edition (Amendment 32-00)
AirIATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 45nd Edition
UNRecommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Modal Regulations (13th Edition)
Transport of Dangerous Substances & Articles
UN Class System
Transport of Dangerous Substances & ArticlesDanger Signs
Class 1 1 Explosive (six Sub-Divisions)
Class 22.1 Flammable Gas2.2 Non-flam. Non-Toxic Gas2.3 Toxic Gas
Class 3 3 Flammable Liquid
Class 44.1 Flammable Solid4.2 Spontaneously Combustible 4.3 Dangerous When Wet
Class 55.1 Oxidizing Substance5.2 Organic Peroxide
Class 66.1 Toxic Substance6.2 Infectious Substance
Class 8Corrosive Substance
Class 9Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
UN Classification System
UN Number – Four digit identification number
Fuels UN1203, UN1202, 1223Paint UN1263Aerosols UN1950Methanol UN1230
UN Classification
Proper Shipping Names
• Sulphuric Acid• Paint• Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. (Acetone, Ethanol)
Brand Names – Bleach, Mr Muscle Cleaner, Calor Gas are Unacceptable!!
UN Classification System
Packing Groups
PG I - High Danger/RiskPG II - Medium Danger/RiskPG III - Low Danger/Risk
Class 1, 2, & 7 do not have Packing Groups.
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• Classification CHIP v Road Transport ADR
• Environmentally Hazardous (e.g. White Spirit)
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Packaging
• UN Approved Packaging
• LQ Packaging
• Follow Packaging Instructions e.g. P001 – Paint
• Empty, Unclean Packaging – Hazard Nullified
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Limited Quantities
LQ Code
Combination Package
Shrink Wrap Tray
Inner Package
Outer Package
Inner Package
Tray
LQ0 No Exemption – e.g.Methanol
LQ4 3 L 12 L 1L 20 kg
LQ7 5 L 45 L 5L 20 kg
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Marking & Labelling
UN 1263
UN 1263Paint
UN 1A1/Y250/S/03/GB/1234
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Load Limits – Vehicles
Transport Category
Load Threshold
0 None
1 20
2 333
3 1000
4 Any Qty
Multiplier
50
3
1
Loading/ Unloading ADR 2003
‘…No Vehicle should be loaded unless the vehicle and driver comply with all requirements of the legislation…’
Transport of Dangerous Substances & Articles
Documentation & Equipment
Transport of Dangerous Substances & Articles• Documentation
• ADR Vocational Training Certificate (VTC)• Transport Document • Information In Writing (TREMCARD)
• Tank Vehicle Certificate/ Explosives Vehicle Certificate (1997)
Transport Document
Has to include the following information:
• UN Number, PSN, Class, PG• Number & Description of Packages• Total Quantity• Name & Address of Consignor/ Consignee
• SITPRO DGN - Example
Information in Writing (TREMCARD)
• Nature of Hazard• Action By Driver• PPE• Spillage• Fire• First Aid
ADR Vocational Training Certificate (VTC)
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Driver Training Requirements
Driver Training Requirements
Drivers engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods must be given adequate training and instruction to enable them to understand:
• The nature of the dangers to which particular dangerous goods being carried may give rise
• The action to be taken in an emergency concerning them.
• Their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Driver Training Requirements
The Regulations require Drivers to:
• Attend & Complete an approved Training Course and practical assessments
• Pass a City & Guilds written examination• Obtain a Vocational Training Certificate (VTC), which is valid for
five years • Attend a refresher course within a period of not more than
twelve months and not less than 6 weeks preceding the expiry of the original
• Carry a valid VTC during the carriage of dangerous goods, unless exempt
Driver Training Requirements
The VTC requirement applies to drivers of:
• Road Tankers
• Vehicles carrying tank containers
• Vehicles carrying explosives
• Vehicles in excess of 3.5t carrying packages over the load
thresholds set down in ADR 2005 (Removed in 2007)
Other Training Requirements
All employees involved in the carriage of dangerous goods must receive training appropriate to their responsibilities.
• In relation to Drivers this includes drivers of vehicles less than 3.5t and Drivers of dangerous loads below the threshold.
• Operational, sales, administration, warehouse and FLT drivers
Transport of Dangerous Substances & ArticlesVehicle Equipment
• Orange Plates (Front & Rear)• Fire Extinguishers• PPE Equipment• Spill Equipment• Wheel Chock (For Each Vehicle)• 2 Warning Signs (Amber Lights, Cones, Triangles• Torch• Hi-Viz Jacket
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Other Transport Rules
• No Smoking During Loading/Unloading• Ensure Vehicle Floor is Clean • No Leaking Packages to be loaded• Engine Switched Off• No Unauthorised Passengers• No Portable Lighting which consists of a Flame• Segregation• Supervision
Transport of Dangerous GoodsEnforcing Authorities – Prohibition Notices, Fines, Imprisonment
• HSE - Health & Safety Executive• Police• VOSA - Vehicle Operating Services Agency• MCA - Marine Coastguard Agency• CAA - Civil Aviation Authority
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• ADR 2005
• Security - Plan• Driver Training < 3.5t – ADR VTC• Class 6.2 – New Classification• Environmentally Hazardous – More Chemicals Classified
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Security
• High Consequence Dangerous Goods– Security Plan – Contingency Planning - Terrorist Attack, Hijack
– Competent Person
• General Provisions– Driver Identification
– Security Training
– Secure Compounds