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A Presentation onManagement of Emergencies related to Transportation of Chemicals Provisions of MV Act 1988

By C.Ramesh,Deputy Transport Commissioner,RTA, Ranga Reddy

1Contents 1. Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1988 3-132. Hazardous Goods Class Labels143. Mode of Transportation 154. Need of Hazardous Material Training16-195. Hazard Information System20-226. Hazard Goods Class Labels237. Description of Hazard Type and Colours248. Hazardous Labels25-379. Instructions to Driver carrying Hazardous Goods38-652CMV Rule 9Ability to read and write one Indian language and English, and also posses a certificate having successfully passed a course consisting of following syllabus and periodicity connected.Period of training 3 days ( for first time)Period of training 1 day (for every year)

Syllabus:Defensive driving questionnaire First DayAdvanced Driving skill and training. Second Day1. Discussion 2. Field test training(1 driver at a time)Product safety Third day1. Product information2. Emergency Procedure

Educational qualification for drivers of goods carriages carrying dangerous or hazardous goods. 3CMV Rule 1291. Vehicles Transporting Goods of dangerous or Hazardous nature to human life.

i. Shall display a distinct mark of Class Label appropriate to the type of dangerous goods as specified.

ii. Shall be equipped with safety equipment for preventing fire, explosion or escape of hazardous or dangerous goods.

2. Shall be fitted with Technograph (a instrument to record the lapse of running time of the motor vehicle, time speed maintained, acceleration, declaration etc.,) conforming to the BIS specifications.

44CMV Rule 129AEvery vehicle carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature Shall be fitted with a SPARK ARRESTER

5CMV Rule 131Responsibility of the consignor for safe transport of dangerous or hazardous goods 1. The consigner should ensure the followingA.The goods carriage has a valid registration to carry the said goodsB.The vehicle is equipped with necessary first aid, safety equipment and antidotes as may be necessary to contain any accidentC.The transporter or owner shall has full and adequate information about the goods being transported.D.The driver of the goods carriage is trained in handling the dangers posed during transport such goods.

2. Every consigner shall supply to the owner full and adequate information about the goods being transported6CMV Rule 132Responsibility of the Owner1. The owner should ensure A . The vehicle has a valid registration to carry the said goods & It is safe for transportationB. The vehicle is equipped with necessary first aid, safety equipment, tool box and antidotes as may be necessary to contain any accident.2. The owner should satisfy him self that the information given by the consigner is full and accurate in all respects.3. The owner shall ensure that the driver is given all the relevant information in writing as given in annexure v4. The owner and the consigner shall lay down the root for each trip, unless directed or permitted other wise by the police.5. The owner to ensure that the driver holds a driving licence as per the CMV rule 9

7CMV Rule 133Responsibility of the Driver

The driver should ensure the information given to him (Annexure V) is kept in the drivers cabin.

The vehicle while in motion, and when it is parked in a place and at all times should be kept safe from fire, explosion, and any other risk under his supervision or some other competent person above the age of 18 years.

8CMV Rule 134Emergency information panel as specified should be placed on vehicles

9Place for Fixing Emergency Information Panel

10CMV Rule 135Driver to be Instructed The owner shall ensure to the satisfaction of the consigner that the driver has received adequate instruction and training to enable him to under stand the nature of goods being transported by him, the nature of the risks arising out of such goods, precautions he should take while the vehicle is in motion or stationary and the action he has to take in case of any emergency.11CMV Rule 136Duty of the Driver to Report Driver to report to the police station about the accident and also inform the owner regarding the accident.

12CMV Rule 137Class Labels The class labels namely Explosives, Non-flammable gases, Flammable Gasses, Poision (Toxic Gases), Inflammable liquids, Inflammable Solids etc.

13HAZARDOUS GOODS CLASS LABELS

1414Hazard Material MODE OF TRANSPORTATIONTAPS ( pipe line )

PLANE (Air Ways )

SHIP (Water Transport )

TRAIN (Rail Transport )

MOTOR VEHICLE (Road Transport)

1515Need Of HazMat TrainingLearning to properly transport hazardous materials and hazardous waste helps protect you and the public. This Training, Preparing to Transport Hazardous Materials, provides you with basic information needed to be a safe and effective driver. Hazardous materials training is important to protect people, the environment, and property. All of these are at risk if you violate the hazardous materials regulations.

Cont1616(2)Hazardous materials training is also required by law as per 9 of CMV Rule. Hazardous materials training is important to protect your Transport driver's license and your job. Both of these are at risk if you violate the regulations.

Willful violators are subjected to punishment as per law. It is vitally important to use Emergency Information Panels on vehicles transporting hazardous materials. At an accident scene, the correct Emergency Information Panels can save lives and protect the environment. In addition to the environmental and health reasons.

1717Required Training for Highway TransportationThe motor vehicle act requires training for all drivers of vehicles used to transport hazardous materials, because most of the hazardous materials are transported on highways, and most incidents/accidents involving hazardous materials are caused by human error.

1818Specific training includes:1). Defensive Driving.2). Advanced Driving Skills And Training.a). Before startingb). During drivingc).Before stoppingd) .After stoppinge). Night drivingf). Field test training3). Product safety.a). UN classification/ UN Panelb). Product informationc). Emergency procedure1919Hazard information systemTransport Emergency card (Trem Card): Informs the driver and cleaner about the nature of dangerous goods, and steps to be taken during emergency, and some important phone numbers also given.Production factory should provide Trem Card pertaining to the goods in the vehicle and the Trem Card should be in the vehicle.Emergency Information Panel: It describes the nature of the goods in the vehicle, showing status, quality and during emergencies it informs some steps to be taken by other road users and fire engine office. It is exhibited on both sides of the vehicle and at its front & rear.

2020Dimensions of Emergency Information pannels

2121Places for fixing Emergency Information pannels on Vehicles

2222HAZARDOUS GOODS CLASS LABELS

2323HAZARD TYPECOLOURExplosiveOrangeFlammableRedNon- flammableGreenWater reactiveBlueOxidizing substancesYellowToxic/ infectiousWhiteRadio activeHalf yellow and half whiteCorrosiveHalf white and half black24241.Explosives

25252.1.Non-flammable gases

26263.Inflammable Liquids

27274.Inflammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which on contact with water, emit inflammable gases

4.1.Inflammable Solids

28284.2.Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

2929 4.3.Substances which in contact with water, emit inflammable gases

30305.Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides5.1.Oxidizing substances

31315.2.Organic peroxides

32326.poisonous (toxic) substances and infectious substances6.1.Poisonous (toxic) substances

33336.2.Harmful substances

34346.3.Infectious substances

35357.Radioactive substances

36368.Corrosives

3737A driver of a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials must:Receive training before operating the vehicle for 3 days at a recognized institution&Recurrent training must occur every year for one day. Hazmat employers are responsible for certifying that each hazmat employee has received the required training and for keeping detailed records of when and what training was given. If you are a self-employed owner-operator, this responsibility may be yours.

3838TYPES OF GOODSordinary goods (not dangerous):

Stones ( granite, marble, lime Etc )

2. Steel ( iron, silver, copper Etc )

3. Gravel ( sand, iron ore, mud, clay Etc)

Dangerous goods :

Liquids ( petrol, diesel, kerosene, furnace oil, acids Etc ).

2. Gas (L.P.G, C.N.G Etc )

3. Explosives( TNT, fire crackers, blasting materials Etc )

4. Power full chemicals that can affect our breathing (such as Insecticides, Irritating acids, sulphuric and Etc)

3939AIMTo carry things safely from one place to other place.

Handle dangerous materials safely:

We should carry dangerous goods only in closed packs. It should not be exposed to heat and air.Avoid spreading on your body.Blasting materials should be kept safely and should be handled carefully.Materials which catches fire easily should not be near to fire.Should learn first aid and practice.Give first preference to safety of life and avoid pollution.

4040DocumentsVehicle:

1.Registration Certificate ( RC book )2.Tax proof3.Fitness Certificate4.Insurance Certificate.5.Permit issued by RTA.6.P.U.C Certificate.

Vehicle Tank

1.Explosive license.2.Emergency information panel.3.Hazard class label.

4141Driver:

1.Driving license- as per CMV Rule 9.2.Proper trem card and written instructions.

Consignment:

1.Invoice.2.Excise Gate pass.3.Weighment card.4.Consignment receipt5.Transport emergency card ( trem card).6.Written instructions for driver7.Public liability Insurance ( PLI ).

4242TANK AND ITS PARTSMaster valve ( Emergency valve ).

Pressure / Vacuum valve ( tamata valve ).

Emergency hole passage (went plug ).

Dip pipe.

Fill pipe ( filling pipe ).

Discharge valve.

Manhole.4343Cont8.Electric master switch.

9.Spark arrester.

10.Wiring of back light.

11.Diesel tank safety net.

12.Safety cover on battery.

13.Master check valve and box for collection of leakage.

14.Fire extinguisher 2 nos (dry chemical powder or foam type- 10 kg. capacity).

15.Wheel chocks ( wooden blocks ).

4444Cont.16.Serviceable tool box.

17.Caution boards( 2 nos ).

18.Spare wheel ( stepney ).

19.Class label.

20.Trem card.

21.One Manhole for acid tanker with railings necessary.

22.Necessary documents.

23.Earthing cable.

24.Temperature gauge for gas tanker.

4545Precautions for safetyVehicles Inspection:

1.In good condition to run on road.

2.Safety instruments.

3.Emergency equipment inspection.

4.Fire protection equipment inspection.

5.All types of intoxicating agents prohibited.

6. Smoking or open flame is prohibited in the cabin or near the vehicle.

7. Agarbatties or other flammable materials are prohibited in drivers cabin.

4646Precautions to be taken:

Do not leave the vehicle without attender.

Driver or cleaner should be near by.

3.Away from residence areas and mobs.

4.On level ground.

5.Not to abstract movement of other vehicle.

6.Switching on parking lights during night times.

7.Vehicle key should be with driver.

8.Do not rest near or under the vehicle.

4747 Keep other people away from the vehicle.

10 Load the vehicle according to permit and R.C book.

Do not take extra load than prescribed.

Take help while taking the vehicle in reverse.

Drive on prescribed routes only.

Do not allow other passengers in to the vehicle.

4848In empty tank or cylinder leftover metrical is dangerous.

Tank should be empty while repairing or welding any part of the tank.

Keep acid away from body.

Do not inhale gas or acid.4949BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLEInspect round the vehicle.

See that any one is resting or sleeping near or under the vehicle.

Hose and earthing cables are separated from the vehicle.

Remove the wheel chocks (stoppers ) from the wheels.

Tyre pressure and condition.5050BEFORE LOADINGCheck around the vehicle.

Check the safety instruments.

Proper emergency information panel.

Proper trem card.

Written instructions for driver and cleaner.

No sharp things should be projected from the vehicle.5151DURING LOADING ( CYLINDERS, DRUMS OR BOXES)Stop the engine of the vehicle.

Keep wheel chocks (stoppers) for all wheels.

Smoking, lighting of cigarettes, agarbatties or flamable articles are prohibited.

Do not load eatables or any other things with hazardous/poisonous goods.

Load heavy materials below and light materials above.

Do not load leaking cylinders, drums, or boxes.

Do not load extra load than prescribed load.

Tie the cylinder, drums or boxes with a strong rope.

5252FILLING OF THE TANK(BULK LOADING)Stop the vehicle engine.

Keep wheel chocks (stoppers) for all wheels.

Smoking, lighting of cigarettes, agarbatties or flammable articles are prohibited.

Put loading hose after fixing earthing cable.

After filling ensure that there is no leakage.

If there is any leakage immediately repair it or get it repaired (safety instruments should be used).

After filling loading hose, earthing cable and wheel stoppers should be removed (safety instruments to be used).

5353SAFETY FOR THE VEHICLES WITH DANGEROUS MATERIALSDo not go away leaving the vehicle.

Park the vehicle away from residence areas and mobs.

Drive the vehicle on permitted routes.

Do not allow passengers in to the vehicle.

Do not allow unlicensed persons to drive.5454PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONSGet technical check up of the tank truck (regularly).

Remember that you are going on long journey and you have to return safe.

See that the brakes are effective and intact. Check whether there is any play in the steering wheel.

Head lights, tail lamps, parking, and indicator lights should be properly working.

Tyres should be in condition and should have required air pressure.

Check water in radiator, check battery, check engine oil quantity.

Road signals should be with you study them and follow them.5555EMERGENCY MEASURESOrdinary Accident, Leakage or fire:

1.Stop the engine.

2.Apply hand breaks.

3.Put stoppers under all wheels.

4.Remove trem card keep it with you.

5.Keep away other people from the accident place.5656Cont6.Stop the traffic and make them alert.

7.All flammable and burning materials are prohibited

8.Smoking is prohibited.

9.Inform nearest police station immediately.

In case of fire is suspected, inform the fire services.

11.If necessary remove the people from area about 250 sq.mts and stop the movement of other vehicle.

12.First aid to injured.

5757Cont..

13.Give first preference to life saving and pollution and then material.

14.Inform your owner, consigner and loading company.

15.Regular inspection of vehicle by the driver or cleaner is necessary.

16.Engine key should be with driver.5858Leakage or spreading:If possible take the vehicle away from residential areas to open place.

Soke leaking material with dust, sand or saw dust.

Bury it in a safe place or burn it.

Do not drive the vehicle in water such as river , drain etc.

If possible fill in steel drum with lid.

If possible leaked or spread material should be shifted in to other tank.

In case any leakage of liquid gas, the place should be cleaned with sufficient water.

5959Cont..

8.Ensure that the liquid gas is not flowing in drains or any other water.

9.Inform the nearest fire service station.

10.If possible try to stop the inflammable leakage with safety measures.

11.Stand in opposite direction of the air.

12.If possible stop the traffic and keep the people away at least 250 meters of radius.

13.Fire protection equipment should be kept ready.

6060 Limitation of speed on the road and inside the factory:Follow speed restrictions imposed, Never deviate.

For example speed limit should be 25km per hour (Follow rules ).

Not to enter prohibited area or road.

6161 Mental and physical health of the driver:Driver should mentally and physically healthy.

Periodical check up is necessary.

Do not drive the vehicle for a long period in a day.

Eye testing is very necessary.

After 5 hours continuous driving 30 minutes rest is necessary.6262FIRST AIDBody infection:

Remove the effected clothes and shoes.

Clean the skin by soap.

Consult the doctor.

Infected clothes should be washed and wore. Do not use infected shoes.

6363 Infection of eye:Immediately clean the eyes with cold water for 15 minutes.Consult the doctor. Infection by inhaling:

Remove the person to a open and fresh air area from the polluted area.If breathing is stopped, try to give artificial breathing.Try to take the help of a doctor as early as possible.

Stomach is effected:Follow the instructions of trem card.If prohibited do not try to vomit.50 ml Luke warm water should be given for drinking.Do not give any thing to unconscious person.

6464 Stomach is effected:Follow the instructions of trem card.

If prohibited do not try to vomit.

50 ml Luke warm water should be given for drinking.

Do not give any thing to unconscious person.

6565Thank You6666