office of risk management november 2010 transportation of dangerous goods general awareness
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Office of Risk Management
November 2010
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODSGOODS
GENERAL AWARENESS GENERAL AWARENESS
CANADA LEADS THE WORLD !
1979 Mississauga Train Derailment
Cargo• propane 11 cars • caustic soda 4 cars• styrene 3 cars• toluene 3 cars• Fiberglass insulation 2 cars• Chlorine 1 car
(214,000 out of 240,000 residents were evacuated)
Outcome > TDG ACT and Regulations
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Course Outline – TDG training requirements
Course Outline – TDG training requirements
• Legally it is a requirement to be trained and it must be task
related.
What materials are dangerous goods
(for transport purposes)
Shipping documents & other requirements
Exemptions
Your responsibilities
• Legally it is a requirement to be trained and it must be task
related.
What materials are dangerous goods
(for transport purposes)
Shipping documents & other requirements
Exemptions
Your responsibilities
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Objectives:Objectives:
• Ensure that individuals are aware of TDG regulations
• Provide training to U of O personnel so they can :
– Identify goods that fall under TDG
– Understand their responsibilities
– Understand shipping documentation &
requirements
– Know where to get info
• Ensure that individuals are aware of TDG regulations
• Provide training to U of O personnel so they can :
– Identify goods that fall under TDG
– Understand their responsibilities
– Understand shipping documentation &
requirements
– Know where to get info
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Only personnel with TDG training can receive or shipdangerous goods.
Or as they say: When in Rome do as the Romans
Only personnel with TDG training can handle, offer for transport, or transport
dangerous goods.
Only personnel with TDG training can receive or shipdangerous goods.
Or as they say: When in Rome do as the Romans
Only personnel with TDG training can handle, offer for transport, or transport
dangerous goods.
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Responsibilities, do you:
Receive dangerous goods?
Offer shipments to the courier?
Classify the samples?
Identify the TDG requirements?
Select the packaging and assisting in
preparing the sample for transport?
Prepare the shipping documents?
Keep the records?
Receive dangerous goods?
Offer shipments to the courier?
Classify the samples?
Identify the TDG requirements?
Select the packaging and assisting in
preparing the sample for transport?
Prepare the shipping documents?
Keep the records?
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Regulations
• There are 16 parts to the Regulation and 3 Schedules
• The Parts contain information on:
(a) the classification criteria;
(b) shipping names;
(c) the use of Schedules 1, 2 and 3;
(d) the shipping document;
(e) the dangerous goods safety marks;
(f) means of containment;
• There are 16 parts to the Regulation and 3 Schedules
• The Parts contain information on:
(a) the classification criteria;
(b) shipping names;
(c) the use of Schedules 1, 2 and 3;
(d) the shipping document;
(e) the dangerous goods safety marks;
(f) means of containment;
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(g) the emergency response assistance plan
(h) the report requirements accidental release
(i) safe handling
(j) the proper use of any equipment
(k) the reasonable emergency measures to reduce
or eliminate any danger;
(l) for air transport.
For details go to:• (eng) http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-tofc-211.htm• (fr.) http://www.tc.gc.ca/tmd/clair/tdesm/htm
(g) the emergency response assistance plan
(h) the report requirements accidental release
(i) safe handling
(j) the proper use of any equipment
(k) the reasonable emergency measures to reduce
or eliminate any danger;
(l) for air transport.
For details go to:• (eng) http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-tofc-211.htm• (fr.) http://www.tc.gc.ca/tmd/clair/tdesm/htm
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Classification of Materials
• Each product is classified according to its properties
• Material is classified using standardized shipping names and a dedicated UN # (United Nations #)
• There are 9 classes of dangerous goods
• Each product is classified according to its properties
• Material is classified using standardized shipping names and a dedicated UN # (United Nations #)
• There are 9 classes of dangerous goods
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TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
1. explosives,
2. gases,
3. flammable liquid,
4. flammable solids,
5. oxidizing substance &
peroxide,
6. toxic & infectious substance,
7. radioactive material,
8. corrosives,
9. miscellaneous
Class 1 - ExplosivesClass 1 - Explosives
• There are six (6) divisions, each assigned based on the impact of the explosion or the sensitivity of the material:
Examples: detonators, charges, cartridges,nitro-compounds…(All are in packing group II)
It’s unlikely that explosives will be shipped/received by the U of Ottawa
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Class 2 - GasesClass 2 - Gases
• Division 2.1 – flammable gases (propane, acetylene…)
• Division 2.2 – non-flammable and non-toxic gases (nitrogen, air)
• Division 2.3 – toxic gases
There are no packing groups
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Class 3 – Flammable LiquidsClass 3 – Flammable Liquids
• Includes liquids that can burn with an ignition
temperature < 65.6 oC
• Examples includes among others:
– Alkenes, petroleum products like diesel and
kerosene
– Alcohols
Packing group depends on the boiling point and volatility
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Class 4 – Flammable - otherClass 4 – Flammable - other
• Division 4.1 – flammable solids (naphthalene)
• Division 4.2 – product capable of spontaneous combustion (sodium hydrosuphite)
• Division 4.3 – can react with water/humidity (potassium, sodium)
Packing group depends on combustion rate
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Class 5 – Oxidizers & PeroxidesClass 5 – Oxidizers & Peroxides
• Division 5.1 – oxidizers• Packing group depends on reaction violence• Examples: Chlorates & chlorites, nitrates &
nitrites
• Division 5.2 – organic peroxides• Characteristics:
– Sensitive to shock, can violently explode or react
– Packing group II
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Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Materials Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Materials
• Division 6.1 – toxic (inhalation, contact, ingestion)
• Division 6.2 – infectious
6.1 There are three (3) packing groups6.2 does not have packing groups
Infectious material require approval from the Biosafety Specialist prior to receipt or transfer (tel. ext. 3153)
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Class 7 – Radioactive Class 7 – Radioactive
• There are 3 levels of radioactive sources:– Low level radiation (I)– Medium level radiation (II)– High level radiation (III)
• Includes substances with > 70 kBq/kg• Transport Index (T.I.)
Radioactive material require approval from the Radiation Safety Specialist prior to receipt or transfer (tel. ext. 3057)
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Class 8 - CorrosiveClass 8 - Corrosive
• Includes acids, alkali, and substances that corrode material or destroy skin
• Includes among others:– Power Plant Boiler water treatment products– Lab acids and alkali– Some batteries
There are 3 packing groups:
o Packing Group I (most hazardous)Packing Group I (most hazardous)o Packing Group Ii (moderately hazardous)Packing Group Ii (moderately hazardous)o Packing Group III ( least hazardous)Packing Group III ( least hazardous)
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Class 9 - MiscellaneousClass 9 - Miscellaneous
• These products do not meet classification requirements applicable to Classes 1 to 8
• Most are in Packing Group III
• Examples: Dry Ice
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SHIPPING NAMES
• This is the formal standardized name of the product (as listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1)
• Each hazardous product shipped must be listed on the Shippers Declaration form in
CAPITAL LETTERS
• Ex: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE• AIR, COMPRESSED (with not more than 23.5 per cent oxygen, by volume)
• HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION (more than 7 per cent available chlorine).
Common name = bleach
• This is the formal standardized name of the product (as listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1)
• Each hazardous product shipped must be listed on the Shippers Declaration form in
CAPITAL LETTERS
• Ex: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE• AIR, COMPRESSED (with not more than 23.5 per cent oxygen, by volume)
• HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION (more than 7 per cent available chlorine).
Common name = bleach
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Schedules 1,2 & 3
Schedule 1 – list all shipping names based on the substances corresponding UN #
Schedule 2 – list the special provisions associated with the corresponding UN #
Schedule 3 – alphabetic listing of the shipping names
( schedules are used to identify: classes, packing groups, limits, ERAP index, authorized mode of transport)
Schedule 1 – list all shipping names based on the substances corresponding UN #
Schedule 2 – list the special provisions associated with the corresponding UN #
Schedule 3 – alphabetic listing of the shipping names
( schedules are used to identify: classes, packing groups, limits, ERAP index, authorized mode of transport)
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Shipping documents:
Shipping documents contain information pertaining to:
(consignor/consignee contact info, characteristics of dangerous good, if required erap)
Examples:– Straight Bill of Lading– uO Ground Shipping Document– Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods (air)– Waste Manifest
Shipping documents contain information pertaining to:
(consignor/consignee contact info, characteristics of dangerous good, if required erap)
Examples:– Straight Bill of Lading– uO Ground Shipping Document– Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods (air)– Waste Manifest
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Documentation Presentation & Retention
Shipping Document:
Within 15 days upon a request from an inspectoro 2 yrs after the date the shipping document was prepared or
presented to the carrier (applies for DG received and sent)
Training Certificate: (proof of training)
Immediately upon request from an inspector Training Certificate valid for 3 yrs ground, 2 yrs airo Employer keep record for 2 yrs after the expiry date of the
training record.
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Dangerous Goods Safety Marks
Shipping Name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
UN# UN 1824
Types of Marking 4GV/X4.1/S/00
• Packaging design/specification marking CAN/ICC 2-83
• Packaging use marking
Types of Labels• Hazard labels• Handling labels
Placards& other signs and markings
Shipping Name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
UN# UN 1824
Types of Marking 4GV/X4.1/S/00
• Packaging design/specification marking CAN/ICC 2-83
• Packaging use marking
Types of Labels• Hazard labels• Handling labels
Placards& other signs and markings
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Means of Containment
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
ERAP (Emergency Response Assistance Plan)
Set criteria must be met to engage the ERAP Requirement.
Canutec – available 24 hrs- 613-996-6666 collect- *666 (cell phone)- 613- 992-4624
uO – 5411 (available 24 hrs)
Faculty/Service/ORM
Set criteria must be met to engage the ERAP Requirement.
Canutec – available 24 hrs- 613-996-6666 collect- *666 (cell phone)- 613- 992-4624
uO – 5411 (available 24 hrs)
Faculty/Service/ORM
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Should know:
what is being shipped, by whom, who approved the shipment,
Goal: to facilitate the shipment/response
Reporting Requirements
• Engaged when accidental releases of dangerous goods from containment is noted
• Quantities which trigger this response are class dependent.
• Immediate reporting requirement, 30 day follow – up report
• Engaged when accidental releases of dangerous goods from containment is noted
• Quantities which trigger this response are class dependent.
• Immediate reporting requirement, 30 day follow – up report
• Report potential breach of containment to your supervisor & 5411
• Report potential breach of containment to your supervisor & 5411
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Safe Handling
Dangerous goods are packaged and labelled to mitigate the risk of release.
This may mean that package may have specific packaging requirements which require additional measures to be taken to transfer the container.
Consider:– Size, weight and dimensions– Directional limitations– Personal safety
Dangerous goods are packaged and labelled to mitigate the risk of release.
This may mean that package may have specific packaging requirements which require additional measures to be taken to transfer the container.
Consider:– Size, weight and dimensions– Directional limitations– Personal safety
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Proper Use of Equipment
Equipment that may be required:• Cart to reduce exposure
• Steel toe shoes• Cylinder cart• Fork lift, etc.
Only trained personnel must handle these types of equipment!
Equipment that may be required:• Cart to reduce exposure
• Steel toe shoes• Cylinder cart• Fork lift, etc.
Only trained personnel must handle these types of equipment!
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Reasonable Emergency Measures
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Air Transport
Is regulated by: ICAO IATA
Although there are many elements are the same as TDG some differences exist.
Training expires every 2 yrs!
Is regulated by: ICAO IATA
Although there are many elements are the same as TDG some differences exist.
Training expires every 2 yrs!
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
Exemptions
TDG and IATA provide the opportunity for special cases (TDG Part 1) or special provisions (TDG Schedule 2).
Recognizes that in specific circumstances an equivalent level of safety may be attained to mitigate the risk to individuals and the environment.
Sets specific standards that must be met.
.........the UO TDG Guide and Class 6.2 and Class 7 SOPs outlines some of these.
TDG and IATA provide the opportunity for special cases (TDG Part 1) or special provisions (TDG Schedule 2).
Recognizes that in specific circumstances an equivalent level of safety may be attained to mitigate the risk to individuals and the environment.
Sets specific standards that must be met.
.........the UO TDG Guide and Class 6.2 and Class 7 SOPs outlines some of these.
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DON’T FORGET...........
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Consignor vs Consignee !
1. Classify / Identify2. Implications3. Emergency4. Documentation
Four general areas of responsibilities can be identified.Lets discuss the summary table outlining these.
The keys to general awareness are knowing :
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010
what is a dangerous good
receiving, handling and offering requirements
packaging & labelling specifications
documentation and record keeping
emergency measures/ ERAP
reporting.
TDG & YouTDG & You
NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE BASICS …. You can:
1. identify a dangerous good shipment,
2. assist in ensuring the shipment is TDG compliant,
3. use the uO – TDG Guide & ORM TDG web page as a reference tool, and
4. always seek verification and assistance from ORM.
http://www.uottawa.ca/services/ehss/tdg.htm
NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE BASICS …. You can:
1. identify a dangerous good shipment,
2. assist in ensuring the shipment is TDG compliant,
3. use the uO – TDG Guide & ORM TDG web page as a reference tool, and
4. always seek verification and assistance from ORM.
http://www.uottawa.ca/services/ehss/tdg.htm
TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010