TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD

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1 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD

2 Index 1. Placard loads What is a placard load? Required licences Vehicle requirements Road tank vehicles Insurance Safety and emergency equipment Fire extinguishers Emergency plan Required transport documents 9 2. Retail distribution loads and small quantities of dangerous goods Retail distribution load Placarding Marking and labelling Load compatibility Required transport documents Small quantities of dangerous goods 11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SafeWork SA acknowledges and thanks the National Transport Commission for its permission to use the tables from the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 7th Edition on pages 5, 7 and 8 of this guide. DISCLAIMER This publication contains information regarding legislation that SafeWork SA administers. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate Acts, Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice. This publication may refer to legislation that has been amended or repealed. When reading this publication you should always refer to the latest laws. TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 1

3 Introduction This booklet provides guidance for anyone involved in consigning, loading and transporting by land, dangerous goods in a placard load, retail distribution load or in small quantities. It outlines the requirements for doing this safely and legally. As this is a guide only, please ensure that you refer to: Dangerous Substances Act 1979 Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008 (available from the SafeWork SA website: Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 7th Edition, which is referred to as the ADG Code (available from the National Transport Commission website: 2 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

4 1. PLACARD LOADS 1.1 What is a placard load? A placard load is defined as: any amount of dangerous goods in a single receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 L more than 500 kg of dangerous goods in a single receptacle an aggregate quantity of dangerous goods of 250 kg or L or more, which includes any of Division 2.1 (excluding aerosols), Division 2.3, or any Packing Group I of any Class or Division any quantity of Division 6.2 Infectious Substances of Category A an aggregate quantity of 10 kg or L of any other Division 6.2 an aggregate quantity of dangerous goods of 1000 kg or L or more. Note 1: Nominally empty receptacles such as road tank vehicles, bulk containers, portable tanks etc. are still treated as placard loads unless they are free of dangerous goods (refer to Clause of the ADG Code). Note 2: Where a load of dangerous goods meets all of the requirements of Chapter 7.3 Retail Distribution Loads of the ADG Code, it is not considered a placard load (refer to the section on retail distribution loads on page 10 of this booklet). 1.2 Required licences Where the placard load includes any amount of dangerous goods in a single receptacle that has a capacity of more than 500 L or a single receptacle containing more than 500 kg, it is a requirement that: the driver has a current Dangerous Goods Driver licence issued by SafeWork SA or an interstate Competent Authority the vehicle be licensed by SafeWork SA, or an interstate Competent Authority, to carry a load of dangerous goods of the required Class or Division a Dangerous Goods Vehicle licence label, issued by SafeWork SA or an interstate Competent Authority, is affixed to the vehicle in a conspicuous position, or as required by the Competent Authority. Note 1: SafeWork SA is the Competent Authority in South Australia. Refer to section of the ADG Code for a list of Competent Authorities in other states/territories. Note 2: Dangerous goods licences issued in another state or territory are valid in South Australia. TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 3

5 Note 3: If dangerous goods are transported in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) that are not filled or emptied while on the vehicle, and the total capacity of those IBCs is not more than 3000 L, then Dangerous Goods Driver and Vehicle licences are not required. However, all other requirements of a placard load are still applicable and the goods must be transported in accordance with the requirements of the ADG Code. 1.3 Vehicle requirements A vehicle carrying a placard load of dangerous goods requires: a Class/Division label (diamond) including any subsidiary risk labels affixed to the front of the vehicle Emergency Information Panels (EIPs) affixed to the sides of each tank, container or vehicle carrying those goods and a Class/Division label (where required) an EIP affixed to the rear of the vehicle, tank or container and a Class/Division label (where required) (refer to Chapters 5.2 and 5.3 of the ADG Code) the Emergency Procedure Guides (EPGs) applicable to the dangerous goods being transported, or a Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide (HB76), located in a properly labelled, visible and accessible emergency information holder, attached to the inside of a door of the cabin, or immediately adjacent to a door of the cabin. If this is not possible, then the holder may be located elsewhere inside the cabin, with its location identified on a notice affixed to the inside of the driver s side door (EPGs and HB76 can be obtained from the vehicle to be free of any defects and suitable to carry the Classes and Divisions of dangerous goods being transported any equipment used for the loading, unloading or transferring of dangerous goods to be suitable, free of any defects and inspected and tested as specified in Chapter 10 of the ADG Code. 1.4 Road Tank Vehicles With the exception of approved portable tanks, any tank that forms part of or is attached to a vehicle requires a tank vehicle design approval from a Competent Authority. Tanks that are also pressure vessels, such as LPG tankers, also require a pressure vessel design registration in accordance with state/territory occupational health, safety and welfare (OHSW) legislation. If the road tank vehicle is intended to be used in more than one state or territory, then it must also be referred to the Competent Authorities Panel (national authority) following state/territory approval. For further information go to 4 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

6 The following requirements also apply: Each tank must be fitted with a metal compliance plate mounted in a conspicuous, readily accessible place that provides the information prescribed by section of the ADG Code. Road tank vehicles must be designed, constructed, inspected and maintained as specified in Australian Standards relevant to the type of dangerous goods being transported (see Table 1.4 below). Where a tank is pressurised, it must also comply with Australian Standard AS 1210 Pressure vessels, and in South Australia, be registered with SafeWork SA as pressure plant under OHSW legislation. Table 1.4 Construction standards for road tank vehicles STANDARD AS 2809 Part 1 AS 2809 Part 2 AS 2809 Part 3 AS 2809 Part 4 AS 2809 Part 5 AS 2809 Part 6 Type of dangerous goods Part 1 applies to all road tank vehicles, in addition to the requirements of the applicable Part 2 6 according to the type of goods Flammable liquids Liquefied compressed gases Toxic or corrosive liquids The correct Type of tank (1 5)* under this Part should be selected according to the properties of the dangerous goods to be transported Bitumen-based products Cryogenic gases and liquids * Where a Type 2 tank is specified by AS 2809 Part 4, a Type 1 tank may also be used. Where a Type 4 tank is specified by AS 2809 Part 4, a Type 5 tank may also be used. 1.5 Insurance A vehicle carrying a placard load of dangerous goods is required to be covered by insurance, or another form of indemnity, for at least $5 million for an incident involving fire, explosion, leakage or spillage of dangerous goods in, on, or from the vehicle. Note: For a combination vehicle, each load bearing vehicle is considered a separate vehicle. TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 5

7 1.6 Safety and emergency equipment Safety and emergency equipment that must be carried on the vehicle includes: appropriate fire extinguishers for the vehicle and Classes and/or Divisions of dangerous goods being transported three double-sided reflector signals, clean and in good condition, that comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 3790 Portable warning triangles for motor vehicles items appropriate to the Classes and/or Divisions being transported as listed in Table 12.2 of the ADG Code (reproduced as Table 1.6 on page 7 of this booklet). Safety and emergency equipment must be carried in a readily accessible position in the vehicle, except for respiratory equipment required for escape purposes which must be kept in the cabin. 1.7 Fire Extinguishers Appropriate fire extinguishers must be carried on the vehicle and include: one 30B dry powder fire extinguisher located in the cabin of the vehicle, near the driver s door (unless otherwise prescribed in the ADG Code) other fire extinguishers, as appropriate for the type of vehicle and dangerous goods Classes/Divisions (as prescribed in Table 12.1 of the ADG Code reproduced as Table 1.7 on page 8 of this booklet) all fire extinguishers must be mounted in quick release brackets and under South Australian OHSW legislation, display a maintenance tag, or label showing a current six-monthly test date. 1.8 Emergency Plan Before a placard load of dangerous goods is transported, an emergency response plan for the transport of those goods must be prepared. The provision of the plan is the responsibility of the consignor and prime contractor. It must be in writing and include procedures for dealing with any dangerous situations arising from the transport of the goods. This plan must be prepared having regard to the Guidelines for the Preparation of a Transport Emergency Response Plan, available at or 6 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

8 Table 1.6 Minimum personal protective and safety equipment on road vehicles transporting a placard load Minimum Equipment Required Respiratory protection equipment for escape purposes Gas tight goggles or full face shield as appropriate Eye-wash kit [d] Chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets Thermally insulated gloves or gauntlets Chemically resistant suit or coveralls Chemically resistant boots Any electric torch Electric torch complying with AS/NZS or other recognised Code Class, Division or Subsidiary Risk of Dangerous Goods in Load [a] (solids) (liquids) No No [b] No No No No No [b] No [b] No [c] [c] Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No [e] No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No [a] A vehicle transporting unodourized LP Gas must additionally be equipped with a gas detector suitable for detection of LP Gas, in accordance with AS [b] The minimum requirement is air supplied short term breathing apparatus suitable for escape purposes, except when, even in an emergency, the dangerous goods will not give rise to harmful vapours, gases or dust. Note that where a driver attends to the loading or transfer of goods, SCBA with a duration of greater than 15 minutes may be required by other (e.g. health and safety) legislation. [c] Yes if the goods are in receptacles with a capacity >500 L or the goods are cryogenic liquids. No otherwise. Gas tight goggles means face-hugging goggles with increased facial seal. [d] Where an eyewash kit is required, it must be of at least 250 ml capacity, filled and ready for use. [e] Yes if the goods are elevated temperature substances or dry ice. No otherwise. NOTE 1: Where an item of Personal Protective or Safety Equipment is required based on the primary hazard or subsidiary risk of any item of dangerous goods in the load, that item must be carried, except that where thermally insulated gloves or gauntlets are required and carried, any requirement for chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets may be ignored. NOTE 2: Under other legislation, it may be necessary to carry additional Personal Protective Equipment where it is specified for the purpose on the Safety Data Sheet. TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 7

9 Table 1.7 Fire extinguishers on road vehicles transporting a placard load of dangerous goods Vehicle, Load 1. All vehicles where the only dangerous goods are: (a) articles or in packages (including those contained in large packagings, overpacks or segregation devices); or (b) in IBCs, except where 3(c) below applies. 2. Vehicles transporting dangerous goods in placardable units (other than IBCs), tanks or bulk containers, except where 3 below applies 3. Vehicles transporting flammable goods a in: (a) tanks; (b) bulk containers; and/or (c) placardable units with a total capacity greater than 10,000 kg(l) Minimum Extinguishers Required Number x Rating Type One x 30B Dry powder Either: One x 60B or: Two x 30B Plus: One x 10B Dry powder Dry powder Dry powder Either: Two x 60B Dry powder or: One x 80B Dry powder + One x 20B Foam Plus: One x 10B Dry powder Location Near driver s door see Load area see Cabin Load area see Cabin a in this table, flammable goods means dangerous goods of Division 2.1 Class 3 or Class 4, or having a subsidiary risk of 2.1, 3, or 4. 8 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

10 1.9 Required transport documents Transport documents must be readily available and located in the cabin of the vehicle in an emergency information holder and include the following: the consignor s name and telephone number. If the dangerous goods are in a tank vehicle, portable tank or bulk container with a capacity of more than 500 kg or L, it must include the number of a telephone advisory service the United Nations (UN) number of the dangerous goods the proper shipping name of the goods, or name that appears on the packaging the Class or Division of the goods each Subsidiary Risk (if any) of the goods each Packing Group (if any) of the goods a description of each type of package or receptacle e.g. drum, IBC etc. the number of each type of package the aggregate quantity of the dangerous goods. For further information on transport documents, refer to Chapter 11.1 of the ADG Code. TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 9

11 2. RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LOADS AND SMALL QUANTITIES of dangerous goods This section is a guide for people involved in consigning, loading and the transport on land of dangerous goods in retail distribution loads, non-commercial transport and those transporting small quantities for use as tools of trade etc. 2.1 Retail distribution load To obtain the concessions and classification of a retail distribution load, the load must fulfil all of the following criteria as prescribed in Chapter 7.3 of the ADG Code: all the goods to be transported in the vehicle are consigned to or from a retail distribution centre or retail outlet the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods in the load does not exceed 20% of the total quantity of goods in the load the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods in the vehicle does not exceed 2000 kg or L (vehicle includes each load bearing unit of a combination vehicle) the dangerous goods are packed in a form suitable for sale through a retail outlet the load does not include any dangerous goods of Division 6.1 or Class 8, other than those that are packed suitable for household use the dangerous goods are packaged according to the requirements of columns 7, 8 and 9 of the Dangerous Goods List in the ADG Code. Despite being excluded by the Dangerous Goods List, the following may be transported in a retail distribution load, provided that they are compatible with any other dangerous goods in the load: party poppers, sparklers, bon bons and goods described as UN 0337, Fireworks, Division 1.4S domestic smoke detectors, UN 2911, Radioactive Material, Class 7 lighters and lighter refills, UN 1057, Division 2.1 fire extinguishers with compressed or liquefied gas, UN 1044, Division Placarding When a load of goods being transported on a vehicle meets all of the above requirements and those prescribed in Chapter 7.3 of the ADG Code, it is not treated as a placard load. 10 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

12 2.3 Marking and labelling Where the dangerous goods are packed at a retail distribution centre or a retail outlet, into outer packagings or overpacks, they may be marked with a mixed class label only, provided that they are only to be transported in a retail distribution load. 2.4 Load compatibility Dangerous goods must not be carried with other goods with which they mayinteract in a manner that could endanger people, property or the environment. Table 9.1 of the ADG Code describes incompatibility based on dangerous goods classification. No quantity of dangerous goods of Division 2.3 (toxic gas), Class 6 (toxic or infectious substances), Class 7 (radioactive) or Class 8 (corrosive) may be carried on the same vehicle as food or food empties unless an approved segregation device is used (Class 8 may be carried only if it is intended as a food ingredient). Explosives shall not normally be carried on the same vehicle with dangerous goods of other classes. For the requirements on transporting explosives refer to the Explosives Act 1936 and Explosives Regulations Required transport documents A transport document is required for a retail distribution load of dangerous goods. All items in the load may be listed on the same document, or the dangerous goods listed separately. A sample of a retail distribution load transport document can be found in Appendix B of the ADG Code. 2.6 Small quantities of dangerous goods If you are transporting dangerous goods, but are not in the business of dangerous goods transport by land, (e.g. tradespersons, sales representatives, pest controllers etc.) you are not subject to the requirements of the Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008, provided each of the following criteria are satisfied: the load does not include explosives (Class 1), disregarding any Division 1.4S (other than detonators, shaped charges and detonating cord) if the load contains flammable gas (UN Division 2.1), other than aerosols, or any toxic gas (UN Division 2.3) or any Packing Group I dangerous substances, then the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods must be less than 62.5 kg or L the load does not contain any infectious substances of Category A (Division 6.2) or radioactive material (Class 7) TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 11

13 the load does not contain dangerous goods in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 L, or more than 500 kg in a receptacle the aggregate quantity of dangerous goods is less than 250 kg or L the dangerous goods are packaged in accordance with the relevant provisions of Part 4 (or where applicable Chapter 3.4) of the ADG Code no LPG cylinder with a capacity of more than 2.5 L may be carried on a passenger bus. In any case the total quantity of those cylinders must be less than 250 L. However, any person transporting any amount of dangerous goods has a duty to do this safely and carefully, without endangering themselves or others, or impacting on the environment. further information For further information, contact SafeWork SA on , or refer to the Dangerous Substances (Dangerous Goods Transport) Regulations 2008 available at and the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 7th Edition available from 12 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

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