Transportation of Dangerous Goods

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1 Transportation of Dangerous Goods

2 Overview Introduction Roles and Responsibilities Documentation and Inspection Classification of Dangerous Goods Exemptions Containers Safety Marks Emergency Actions

3 What is TDG TDG or the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, prohibits anyone from transporting dangerous goods unless it is within the requirements of the Act and the TDG Regulations. It was implemented to promote public safety during handling and transport. It is different from WHMIS which focuses on employee health and safety.

4 Shipper s Responsibility Classification: Look up the classification of the product. Container: Select correct container for the product. Documents: Complete required shipping documentation Labels and Markings: Ensure that containers have appropriate label and markings Placards: Correct placards are posted on the transportation vehicle

5 Driver s Responsibility Shipping Documents: Are properly completed and available Labels and Markings: Check that the labels and marking match shipping sheets. Containers: Proper containers Placards: Are correct and posted on truck Securing Loads: Loads are properly secured

6 Shipping Documents Any document that accompanies dangerous goods being handled, offered for transport or transported Describes or contains information relating to the goods Includes a bill of lading, cargo manifest, shipping order, way-bill, and/or switching order. Location of Documents: When in cab must be within arms reach. When outside of cab must be on seat, drivers door or in pocket of driver.

7 When being Inspected Training Certificate is available Documents for product are correct and available Labels and Markings are on product and corrected Containers are appropriate for product Placards are correct and posted Loads are Safely Secured

8 Classification Overview Classification Packing Groups Shipping Name UN Number

9 Determining Classification Look up the list of dangerous goods Check previous shipping documents Check Safety Data Sheet Contact Manufacturer

10 Classes There are nine classes Each of the nine classes represent a different type of hazard There are some classes that are separated into division to more clearly Indentify hazards. Eg. Class 5 has two divisions Oxidizers Organic Peroxide

11 Primary and Subsidiary Classes If the product has more then one type hazard the primary class in shown first, with the subsidiary class in brackets

12 Packing Groups In some classes, the degree of the hazard is indicated by packing groups, always shown in Roman numerals Eg: I Great Danger II Moderate Danger III Minor Danger

13 Shipping Name To reduce confusion, the dangerous good regulations include a list of shipping names The shipper must choose the correct name from the list Some shipping names are very precise such as, Propane or Acetone Other shipping names are more general

14 UN Number UN numbers or UN IDs are fourdigit numbers that identify dangerous goods, hazardous substances and articles (such as explosives, flammable liquids, toxic substances, etc.) in the framework of international transport The same UN number is used around the world to identify dangerous goods, even though the shipping name may be different.

15 Dangerous Goods Classes Nine Classes Based on Hazard Type: Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Class 4: Class 5: Class 6: Class 7: Class 8: Class 9: Explosives Gases Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Oxidizers Poisons Radioactive Materials Corrosives Miscellaneous

16 Class 1 Explosives All Class 1 explosives are in packing group Mass explosion hazard 1.2 Projection Hazard 1.3 Fire Hazard 1.4 Minor Hazard 1.5 Very Insensitive 1.6 Extremely Insensitive

17 Class 2 Gases Gases are normally transported under pressure and may have several hazards. Eg. Might erupt violently Vapors and spreads rapidly 2.1 Flammable 2.2 Non Flammable, Non Toxic 2.3 Toxic

18 Class 3 Flammable Liquids Materials in Class 3 are dangerous because their vapors can ignite and cause explosions and intense fires with a flash point < 61deg C Flammable liquids are separated into packing groups

19 Class 4 Flammable Substances Class 4 products ignite easily and have fire hazards that are difficult to control Separated into divisions depending on the type of danger. Also separated into packing groups. 4.1 Flammable Solids 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible 4.3 Dangerous when Wet

20 Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides Class 5 materials can provide oxygen to increase the intensity of fire. 5.1 Oxidizer Substances that contain large amounts of readily available oxygen that will feed a fire Separated into packing groups 5.2 Organic Peroxides Are unstable and reactive, when they are combined with other materials they can burst into flames, create heat and provide more oxygen.

21 Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances Class 6 products or substances harm people by poisoning them or infecting them. 6.1 Toxic Toxic substance may cause injury or death if you are exposed to them. They can be swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Separated into packing groups depending on how dangerous they are. 6

22 Class 7 Radioactive Materials give off a form of energy that can breakdown atoms and molecules. Radioactive are separated into hazard categories according to level of radioactivity Category III high risk, requires special handling Category II medium risk, requires little special handling Category I low risk, requires no special handling

23 Class 8 Corrosives Corrosives can damage skin, metal and other materials. They are separated into packing groups according to their danger

24 Class 9 Misc. These are dangerous goods that are not covered by the other eight classes, but are still dangerous if they spill or leak while being transported Class 9 included products and substances that are: Dangerous to human health but are not poisonous Genetically modified micro-organisms Transported at high temperatures

25 Exemptions Gasoline & Diesel Fuel TDGR Section 2.31 makes partial exemptions for transportation by road if: Containers are transported in open vehicle so label or placard is visible from outside the vehicle; Each container is secured to the vehicle during transport; and Total capacity of containers in/on vehicle is not more than 2,000 liters. Exempt from: Using TDG shipping document Using placards on vehicles (except herbicides/pesticides) Training, registration, reporting Not exempt from: Immediately notifying authorities if dangerous goods are lost or released. Filing written report for spills/releases. Labeling containers.

26 Exemptions Cont. Herbicides & Pesticides TDGR Section 2.31makes partial exemptions for transportation by road if: The product or solution is transported in a tank having a volume of 5000 L or less.; Tank is being used for mixing or holding of product prior to or during application procedures; Tank is properly placarded Exempt from: Using TDG shipping document Training, registration, reporting Not exempt from: Immediately notifying authorities if dangerous goods are lost or released. Filing written report for spills/releases. Labeling containers.

27 Exemptions Cont. Propane TDGR Section 2.31makes partial exemptions for transportation by road if: Containers are transported in open vehicle so label or placard is visible from outside the vehicle; Each cylinder is secured to the vehicle during transport; and Total quantity being transported is not greater than 500 kg.

28 Safety Marks Types Labels: used for packages, cylinders, small containers Placards: used for large containers, trucks, other transport units Signs: special placards such as Danger Other Marks: additional information (e.g., shipping name, PIN, container orientation, etc. on smaller containers).

29 Safety Marks Mandatory Use Safety marks used to indicate: Presence of dangerous goods Type and degree of associated risk Safety marks must be used on all containers, packages, tanks, cylinders and transport units used for transporting dangerous goods. Special Placards If the quantities of individual classes do not exceed the small quantity limit, but the total quantity of dangerous goods exceeds 454 kg, the a danger placard must be displayed on the vehicle. DANGER

30 Example of Safety Mark

31 Emergency Reporting A discharge, emission or escape from any container must be reported if: Greater than quantity for immediate reporting Class 2.1 (Propane): 100L Class 3 (Gasoline, Diesel): 200L Class 6: (Herbicide, Pesticides): 5kg / 5L All fires and explosions involving dangerous goods must be reported. Immediate Notification: A person who has charge of dangerous goods and discovers or is advised of a spill, release or fire shall immediately notify: Local police His/her employer Owner, lessee of vehicle Owner or consignor or shipment Written Report: Employer must complete Form 2 within 30 days and forward it to Transport Canada.