Multi-Modal Transport of Dangerous Substances Safe & Secure.

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!

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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

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Legal Overview

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 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

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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)

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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…’

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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