Handling of Dangerous Goods

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1 Handling of Dangerous Goods Global Standards and Existing Practices in Ghana Keynote Speech by Michael Tesch President, DGM Support 1

2 Handling of dangerous goods Dangerous Goods Regulations 2

3 Dangerous Goods Regulations Why Dangerous goods regulations? Dangerous Goods are those substances or articles which, in case of an incident or accident during their transportation or handling, could cause pose a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. Dangerous goods are listed in the regulations. Only substances that are authorized for transport can be transported. Dangerous goods regulations contain all the necessary requirements to minimize risks. Global vision of all the steps in the process. Dangerous goods are very unlikely to cause problems when they are prepared and handled in compliance with the appropriate regulations. 3

4 Dangerous goods regulations Training The successful application of regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods and the achievement of their objectives depend on the appreciation by all individuals concerned of the risks involved and on a detailed understanding of the regulations. This can only be achieved by properly planned and maintained initial and retraining programmes for all persons concerned with the transport of dangerous goods. Training must be provided for all employees before assuming responsibilities and performing functions related to dangerous goods transport, commensurately with their responsibilities 4

5 Dangerous goods regulations Training Personnel involved in dangerous goods transport must be trained in: General familiarization Function-specific training Safety training In order to work with dangerous goods, staff needs to receive appropriate training. Otherwise, they will only be allowed to work under the direct supervision of a trained person. 5

6 Dangerous goods regulations At the United Nations level, all work related to the transport of dangerous goods is coordinated by a Committee of Experts which produces the "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods", or "Orange Book". These model regulations are a recommendation, but have been used as a basis for dangerous goods international regulations. 6

7 Dangerous goods regulations The Orange Book covers: Classification and definitions Listing of dangerous goods Packing requirements Testing procedures Marking, labelling and placarding Documentation Special requirements Etc. 7

8 Multimodal transport Most shipments of dangerous goods are not limited to a single mode of transportation; for example, the packages usually need to be transported to road until they reach the airport, and once the aircraft lands, they have to be transported again to its final destination. The tendency in the different regulations, is to reflect the reality of multimodal transport. Several provisions and requirements are shared amongst the different regulations. 8

9 Air transport ICAO Technical Instructions International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Civil Aviation Authorities Published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Updated every two years. 9

10 Air transport IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operators (airlines) Heavily influenced by the ICAO Technical Instructions, but more restrictive. Updated every year. Both States and Operators may publish variations, consisting on additional requirements, more strict than the base provisions.. 10

11 Air transport IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations An IATA official certificate is mandatory to work in the transportation of dangerous goods. Mandatory refreshing every two years to keep up with changes in the regulations. Dangerous Goods Regulations courses are offered by IATA s training partners in Accredited Training Schools (ATS) around the world. DGM Ghana has been an ATS since

12 Maritime transport IMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Updated every two years. Enforcement is left to the signatory governments of the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention. 12

13 Road transport ADR European Agreement Concerning the Internal Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. Origin in Europe, but some countries in other regions have also become signatories. It has also inspired the legislation of many other countries in Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Updated every two years. 13

14 Road transport ADR Developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). ADR introduces the role of safety adviser, an employee or independent consultant who ensures the compliance with the safety provisions regarding dangerous goods. Safety advisers must recevie training and pass an official exam, organized by the competent authorities of each signatory country. 14

15 Railroad transport RID Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Good by Rail Developed by the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF). Also contains the figure of the safety adviser. Updated every two years. 15

16 Inland waterways transport ADN European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN). Developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Some countries with very few navigable rivers use IMDG Code (sea transport) regulations instead. 16

17 Radioactive material Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material Published by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Latest edition: All dangerous goods regulations align their provisions regarding radioactive material with IAEA s Safety Standards. 17

18 Local Regulations Local Regulations All national regulations of the countries involved in the transport process must be complied with. An example is the Code of Federal Regulation 49 (CFR 49) in the USA, which legal document that is applied for every mode of transportation, in addition to the international rules. 18

19 The Big Picture IAEA ST-1 (Radioactive Materials) UN Recommendations (Orange Book) + National regulations (e.g. CFR 49) IMO ICAO EC WP15 IMDG- Code ICAO-TI IATA ADR IATA-DGR RID ADN 19

20 Handling of dangerous goods Existing Practices in Dangerous Goods Handling: Ghana & West Africa Region 20

21 Ghana Existing DG Regulations Air Ghana is a member state of ICAO Ghana applies to the IATA Dangerous Goods regulations; Ghana has a comprehensive inspection program of air cargo carriers into Ghana to ensure that they are compliant with GCAR Part 18 (LI 2000); Monitors and evaluates training sessions offered by instructors; Dangerous Goods training organizations are certified and approved after they have passed the five (5) phase certification process; Liaises with the Ghana Atomic energy in relation to the carriage of radioactives; state variations were filed with IATA and ICAO in 2016 where shippers seek special approval prior to shipment of explosives, ammunition, radioactives, infections substances etc. (Source: 21

22 Ghana Existing DG Regulations Sea Ghana is a member state of the International Maritime Organization and signatory of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Part IV of the Ghana Shipping Act specifies requirements for the Transport of DGs by Sea ( In accordance with the IMDG Code) Section Regulations as to Dangerous Goods Section Carriage and marking of Dangerous Goods Section Rejection and Disposal of Dangerous Goods by Ship Section Forfeiture of Dangerous Goods 22

23 Ghana Existing DG Regulations Road Ghana does not have a comprehensive specific legal instrument relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods By Road. At the moment, Only two countries on the African continent are contracting parties to the UNECE ADR (Morocco and Tunisia) Of all modes of DG Transport, Transport by Road puts more people at risk. 23

24 Way Forward ADR Enact a country specific regulation concerning the transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or adopt the UNECE ADR by becoming a contracting state Establish or appoint a competent authority for the enforcement of the regulations Training and Capacity Development for the Comptent Authority Public, Awareness and Education 24

25 Handling of dangerous goods Practices in Dangerous Goods Handling: the DGM case 25

26 What is DGM Support? DGM Support BV is a private organization founded in The Netherlands in 1992 with the objective: To develop innovate technical services related to the appropriated management and transport of Dangerous Goods To promote these technical services among the different sectors worldwide, through its international structure of franchisees 26

27 What is DGM? DGM is the international network of companies who aim to spread worldwide the objectives of DGM Support Global Organization Shared Quality System DGM Support International Liability Unique Image Local DGMs Global Clients Clients 27

28 DGM Countries Locations Evolution: Number of DGM Countries Year 2017: 66 offices in 37 countries 28

29 Locations The Americas Europe Asia & Middle East Africa Oceania Argentina Chile Colombia Mexico Peru Uruguay USA Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Russia Spain Sweden Turkey United Kingdom Azerbaijan Bangladesh China India Indonesia Kazakhstan Malaysia Singapore Thailand United Arab Emirates Angola Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa Australia 29

30 Membership & Acknowledgements IATA Strategic Partner IATA ATS/ATC FIATA Individual Member IATA Publications Sales Agent UN Publications Sales Agents Regional Accreditations: E- License 30

31 Products and Services Operations Training Consultancy Packing and DG materials Sales Publications Softwares 31

32 Clients Medical & Hospital Sector Public Administration Pharma Sector DGM Clients Freight forwarders Chemical Industries Energy Providers 32

33 Memberships Representation with IATA, FIATA, ICAO Promote DGM Group interests In consensus with local DGMs 33

34 Digital presence Global network website and Social Media 34

35 Contact us For further information: DGM Support B.V. Kruisweg NG Hoofddrop The Netherlands Phone: Web: DGM Ghana House No 7 Obodoi Street, By China Recovery Clinic Near ABC Junction, Achimota Accra Phone: Web: 35

36 THANK YOU 36