Driver Training For Warehousing and Transporting of Dangerous Goods

PRESENTATION
CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
This Presentation has been designed to

create awareness of the legal requirements
by all Companies as well as Individual
Persons of their responsibilities where
Dangerous Goods are being warehoused or
transported by all modes of transportation
Module 01
WHO IS AFFECTED BY
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
LEGISLATION REGARDING
WAREHOUSING , HANDLING &
TRANSPORTATION
OF
DANGEROUS GOODS
PARTIES AFFECTED BY NATIONAL
& INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATION
All companies or Individual Persons performing any function
for REWARD
Examples :
MANUFACTURERS , MINING OPERATORS , CONSIGNORS ,

OPERATORS , SUB OPERATORS , DRIVERS ,
WAREHOUSE / STORE OPERATORS ,
CONSIGNOR AGENTS , OPERATOR AGENTS ,
MARKETING AGENTS , SALES AGENTS ,
TRANSPORT BROKERS , FREIGHT CLEARING AGENTS ,
COURIER COMPANIES , WHOLESALERS , RETAILERS ,
VEHICLE HIRE COMPANIES , QUALIFIED PERSON’S , CONSIGNEE’S ,
COMMERCIAL FARMERS
Module 02
DEFINITION OF
DANGEROUS GOODS
CLASSIFIED DANGEROUS GOODS AND
SUBSTANCES
They are goods and substances listed in the

United Nations : Transport of Dangerous Goods –
Model Regulations that are capable of posing a
significant risk to
RISK ELEMENTS :
Health , Safety , Property , Environment
during Warehousing or Transportation
Module 03
DEFINITION OF THE PARTIES

INVOLVED WITH
TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSING
OF DANGEROUS GOODS
DEFINITIONS OF THE PARTIES :
1 PRODUCT MANUFACTURER :
Person / Company who manufacture or produces the product
2 CONSIGNOR :
Person / Company who offers Dangerous Goods for transport in a
vehicle referred to in the relevant national legislation
3 PRODUCT OWNER :
Person / Company who has legal ownership of the product at a
particular time
4 PARTY THAT CONTRACTS THE OPERATOR ( Owner of the Vehicle )

Person / Company who enters into a contract for the transport of
Dangerous Goods with the Operator
DEFINITIONS OF THE PARTIES
( cont ) :
5 PRODUCT CUSTODIAN :
Person / Company who has control of the Dangerous Goods at a
particular time , but does not necessarily own the goods
6 OPERATOR ( Owner of the Vehicle or Designated Owner )

Person / Company who is responsible for the use of a motor
vehicle for the transport of Dangerous Goods as defined in the
relevant national legislation
7 CONSIGNEE :
Person / Company who takes final physical ownership of the
Dangerous Goods product
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KEY DEFINITIONS
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
01) DANGEROUS GOODS

Commodities , substances and goods listed in the UNITED NATIONS
ORANGE BOOK – Model Regulations
02) THE UNITED NATIONS NUMBER

A number allocated to an item of Dangerous Goods in accordance with the
United Nations recommendations on the transport of Dangerous Goods as
listed in SANS 10228 ( Example : Diesel is classified as UN 1202 )
GENERAL DEFINITIONS ( CONT )
03) PROPERTIES AND HAZARDS OF DANGEROUS GOODS

These are found in Material Safety Data Sheets
04) EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE ( ERG ) :

This is a guide procedure for Initial response which is to be followed by a
First Responder upon arrival at an Incident or Accident which involves the
transportation of Dangerous Goods as listed in SANS 10228.
ERG’s facilitate the early assessment of the potential Hazards and indicate
a response that should be taken to neutralise the Incident or Accident
GENERAL DEFINITIONS ( Cont )
05) COMPETENT AUTHORITY :

National body or authority designated , or otherwise recognized , for the
control or regulation of a particular aspect of the transport of dangerous
goods
06) EXEMPT QUANTITIES :

Quantity of dangerous goods which , if not exceeded in the total load , is
exempt from the requirements of this standard
If this quantity is exceeded then full compliance is required

07) CERTIFIED CLEAN :

Description of a vehicle , freight container or tank container that has
carried goods listed in SANS 10228 as dangerous , but is now free
from contamination by such cargo and has been certified as such
08) INCIDENT:
Unplanned event during the transportation or storage of Dangerous
Goods which includes incidents such as leakage , spillage , fire or
other unplanned events
09) ACCIDENT :
Occurrence in which injury to a person(s) or damage to a vehicle(s) ,
to property or the environment occurs
10) SINGLE LOAD :

Dangerous Goods cargo that comprises either a Single substance or goods
that have the same UN Number and properties
11) MIXED LOAD : ( WORD / PLACARD : MULTI LOAD IS ILLEGAL !! )

More than one type or Hazard Class of Dangerous Goods carried together ,
and also a load that contains goods of the same Hazard Class but with
different Emergency Response Guides
12) TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CARD:

Card that lists the hazards and emergency information for a
dangerous substance being transported , and that is intended for
use by the driver during an incident , or by the emergency services ,
if required
The transport emergency card generated from the European Council

OF Chemical Manufacturers’ Federation ( CEFIC ) system , called
TREMCARD
13) DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION :

This is a document that describes and quantifies the dangerous
goods being transported from a consignor to a consignee
14) DESIGNATED SPACE :

Container of the colour Orange and marked with the word “
DOCUMENTS “ in black , that is permanently fixed ( Easily accessed
) in a clearly visible space near the centre of the cab so as to be
easily reachable from either door or through a broken front window
15) DANGEROUS GOODS PLACARD :

Single placard with separate zones for Goods identification ,
Telephonic Advise Numbers and the appropriate Hazard Class
Diamond
16) DANGER WARNING DIAMOND :

Orange Diamond that complies with the requirements of
SANS 10232.1 , and that is displayed on the vehicle used for the
transportation of Dangerous Goods
17) FREIGHT CONTAINER :

Free standing containment unit , used for the transport of Dangerous
Goods , of a permanent character and strong enough for repeated use
, designed specifically for the carriage of goods by more than one
mode of transport and that complies with the requirements of ISO
1496-1
18) SPLIT PLACARDING :

System of placarding where a rectangle that contains the UN Number
and a hazard class diamond are affixed in close proximity , as required
for freight containers in accordance with IMDG regulations
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PARTIES RESPONSIBILITIES :
CONSIGNOR
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
CONSIGNOR
NOTE :
The Consignor can be the product Manufacturer ,
the product Owner , the person acting on behalf of the product
Owner , or the product Custodian. The Consignor might or might
not be the party that contracts the Operator
The Consignor of Dangerous Goods for transport by road vehicle

shall be responsible for ensuring that :
1 Goods are correctly classified in accordance with the UN Orange
Book
2 Goods are packaged in accordance with UN Orange Book
NOTE :
Imported dangerous goods that arrive by air and that are packed in
accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe
transport of dangerous goods by air or the IATA Dangerous Goods
regulations
Or
Goods arriving by sea and are packed in accordance with the IMDG
Code of the IMO , are acceptable for inland transport by road or rail ,
provided that marking for the UN Number and shipping name are
displayed in English
CONSIGNOR ( cont )
3 Loading of the Dangerous Goods is carried out by a Qualified

Person(s) trained in the relevant procedures
4 The driver is provided with a signed Dangerous Goods Declaration

( DGD )
5 The placards and transport emergency card(s) , or the information

with regard to the correct placards is supplied to the Operator
UN ORANGE BOOK :
The Identification and Classification of Dangerous

Goods and Substances
Covers the Identification of Dangerous Substances and Goods that are
capable of posing a significant risk to health and safety or to property and
the environment
Covers requirements for all modes of transport

Example of Dangerous Goods classification found

in UN ORANGE BOOK :
SANS 10229
UN TECHNICAL NAME DANGER SUB. PACKAGING SPECIAL
NO & DESCRIPTION CLASS GROUP RISK METHOD PROVISIONS
3065 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 3 II / III 13.3 144, 145, 247
1748 CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE 5.1 II 13.5.1.2
3021 PESTICIDE, LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, 6.1 I / II 6.1 13.3 109, 130
TOXIC, N. O. S.
FLASH POINT < 23 ° C
3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. 9 III 13.9.3 179
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
It is the responsibility of all Consignors and their Agents to provide

Consignee’s with the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet as per the
UN Orange Book
Transport of Dangerous Goods – Packaging and

Large Packaging for Road and Rail transport
Identifies various methods of packaging that are suitable for prescribed

maximum quantities of Dangerous Goods that may be offered for
transportation by road or by rail
Describes minimum performance requirements for the packaging , the

procedures to be followed to obtain approval from testing or certification
authorities and gives details of the labels and marking to be displayed on the
packaging
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OPERATOR
OPERATOR
1 The Owner of a motor vehicle is the Operator thereof , unless he has

concluded an agreement with another person or company in relation to
the operation of the vehicle. In the case of such an agreement the person
or company identified as such in the agreement is deemed to be the
Operator for the duration of the agreement
2 The Operator shall be registered as a Dangerous Goods Operator with the

relevant Government Department and shall ensure that a valid Dangerous
Goods Operator Card is displayed on the vehicle used for the transport of
Dangerous Goods
OPERATOR ( cont )
3 The Operator shall agree a basic route with the Driver , incorporating any
specific requirements of any local authority en route. The Operator shall
inform the Emergency Response centres of the areas through which the
vehicle will pass , and shall provide them with full information regarding
the product to be transported ( when requested by the Emergency
Services ) , the nature of it’s hazard and the intended route. When the
nature of business requires the transport of similar cargo on a regular
basis , it will be sufficient to submit this information at the start of
operations only. The Operator shall , however , inform the appropriate
Emergency Response Centre of the discontinuation of such operations
and of any change in the operations that might influence the hazard
*** The local Emergency Services , if concerned about a particular product
passing through a specific area may require the Operator to use
alternative routes to reach it’s destination
OPERATOR ( cont )
4 The Operator shall ensure that the Driver of a heavy ( GVM + 3500 KG )
vehicle containing Dangerous Goods is in possession of a valid Pr-DP-D
Driving permit appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven and has
received the required training
OPERATOR ( cont )
5 The Operator shall , on being informed of an incident involving one of his
vehicles , ensure that the Emergency Services and the Police have been
informed. If any injury , fire , explosion or spillage has occurred , the
Operator shall prepare an incident report ( See next slide ) and submit it to
the relevant government department within 30 days of the incident. The
Operator shall arrange for the necessary repair , or for a replacement
vehicle. Any replacement vehicle and it’s Driver shall conform to the
requirements of the Orange Book
Any transfer of the cargo , as the result of overloading or of an incident

between the scheduled loading and off-loading points , shall be treated as
an incident that requires the Emergency Services to be notified. A
Qualified Person shall be required to supervise the transfer of cargo
OPERATOR ( cont )
NOTE :
Where a vehicle carrying Dangerous Goods has been stopped and found
to be overloaded , it can in some cases be safer to allow the vehicle to
proceed under the escort of the Emergency Services to another site ,
where transfer of the cargo can be carried out without undue risk
OPERATOR ( cont )
6 If a vehicle is involved in an incident in which there is the risk of damage
to it’s cargo containment , the Operator shall submit the vehicle for
inspection in accordance with the National requirements , Where
applicable , and for compliance with Roadworthy Legislation , before
putting the vehicle back into service for the transport of Dangerous Goods
7 The Operator shall ensure that safety equipment required by the driver in
accordance with the transport emergency card , is provided , and that the
driver is trained in the operation of such equipment
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DRIVER
DRIVER
SKILLS AND TRAINING
The driver of a Dangerous Goods vehicle shall :
a) Have a valid licence and HAZCHEM training and carry it on his person ,
where required in terms of national legislation
b) Be fit to drive in terms of the relevant national legislation
c) Be able to interpret and implement the instructions on the transport
emergency card
DRIVER
SKILLS AND TRAINING ( Cont )
d) Receive annual comprehensive theoretical and practical training relevant

to the type of vehicle and to the dangerous goods which will be assigned
to him / her , including training in the procedures specific to the cargo
Annual training of both light and heavy vehicle drivers is to be conducted

by accredited and approved training providers !!!!!!
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES
PRE – JOURNEY CHECKS :
Before proceeding to the loading site ,

the Driver shall carry out the
checks detailed below :
Before driving to the loading site , the Driver shall ensure –
A A valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card is displayed , as required by

national legislation
B The vehicle is, in his opinion roadworthy
C At the start of his journey , or after every overnight stop , go through the
Daily vehicle inspection check list and ensure the vehicle defects , if any
are noted and repaired
D The vehicle is free of any product likely to contaminate the load or create a
safety hazard
LOADING & OFFLOADING CHECKS :
At the loading or offloading site , before loading or offloading

commences , the Driver shall ensure that :
A The site appears suitable for loading or offloading
B The vehicle is positioned as directed for loading or offloading –

Cab of vehicle is facing the Exit Gate
C Permission has been given for loading or offloading to commence

AFTER LOADING CHECKS :
At the loading site , on completion of loading , the Driver shall ensure that –
A The correct transport emergency card(s) , Dangerous Goods Declaration(s) ,

are stored in the designated space
B Only emergency information documents for the current load and licences
and permits as required by national legislation are stored in the designated
space , and all non related documentation is removed
C The necessary safety equipment in accordance with the transport
emergency card(s) is on board including a Vehicle First Aid Kit and at least 1
litre of water
AFTER LOADING CHECKS : ( CONT )
D The driver understands the information and instructions on the transport

emergency card(s)
E The Orange Warning Diamond and correct Placards are in place
F The vehicle is not overloaded or under loaded as to present a safety risk ,
and the load is properly secured and covered
DRIVER ( cont )
TIME LIMITS FOR DRIVING PERIODS
The time limits for driving periods , in respect of a driver of a Dangerous Goods
motor vehicle who is not accompanied by a person who is authorised and qualified
to drive such vehicle , should be as follows :
A For Driving periods

1 A Maximum of 5 hours of continuous driving time
2 A maximum total of 14 hours of driving time in a period of 24 hours
B For Resting periods

1 A minimum resting period of 15 minutes
2 A minimum resting period with a total of 30 minutes accumulated during a
period of 5, 5 hours
3 A minimum continuous resting period of 9 hours in a 24 hour period
DRIVER ( cont )
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The driver shall at no stage of the transport operation participate in any activity not
related to the transport operation
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CONSIGNEE
CONSIGNEE
A The Consignee shall be responsible for the offloading of the Dangerous Goods
B The Consignee shall provide the qualified person to carry out the off loading
procedures
( unless otherwise agreed upon amongst the responsible parties )

Module 09
DEFINITION
OF A
QUALIFIED PERSON
DEFINITION OF A
QUALIFIED PERSON
1. PERSON WHO IS TRAINED TO PERFORM A

SPECIFIC TASK OR LIST OF TASKS
2. MUST RECEIVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL TRAINING

REGARDING THESE TASKS
3. TO BE NOMINATED BY ANY COMPANY WHO HAS ANY TASK

( ADMINISTRATIVE OR PHYSICAL )
RELATING TO THE USE , STORAGE OR MOVEMENT
OF DANGEROUS GOODS ,
EITHER DIRECTLY OR VIA DELEGATION
Module 10
WHO MUST BE
APPOINTED
AS A
QUALIFIED PERSON
WHO MUST BE APPOINTED
AS A
QUALIFIED PERSON
1 ALL PERSONS WHO MANAGE OR SUPERVISE THE STORAGE , MOVEMENT
OR USE OF DANGEROUS GOODS
2 ALL PERSONS WHO PHYSICALLY HANDLE DANGEROUS GOODS

( EG : Receive , Despatch , Pack , Pick , Load , Off Load , Use )
3 ALL PERSONS WHO AUTHORISE DANGEROUS GOODS VEHICLES TO

ENTER OR LEAVE PREMISES
( EG : Security Personnel or persons manning Entry or Exit Points to the
premises )
4 ALL PERSONS PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS RELATING TO

THE SUPPLY , MOVEMENT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
( EG : Internal or External Sales , Order Clerks , Internal Client liason )
THESE PERSONS WOULD BE APPOINTED BY :

Manufactures , Consignors , Operators ( Transporters ) , Consignees , Importers
or Exporters ( or their Agents ) of Dangerous Goods
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RESPONSIBILITY TO APPOINT
&
TRAIN QUALIFIED PERSON’S
BY THE
RESPONSIBLE PARTY :
MANUFACTURERS ,
CONSIGNORS ,
OPERATORS ( TRANSPORTERS ) ,
CONSIGNEES ,
IMPORTERS ,
EXPORTERS
ALL PARTY RESPONSIBILITIES :
THE CONSIGNOR , OPERATOR ,

CONSIGNEE SHALL ENSURE THAT THE
QUALIFIED PERSON HAS RECEIVED
TRAINING IN THE APPLICATION AND
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SUMMARY :
The Qualified Person must be trained to perform specific tasks ,

( formal or informal training ) and nominated by the Party
concerned
• All persons involved in any task associated with the receiving , handling ,
storing , using , despatching and any other operation MUST be appointed in
writing as a Qualified Person
• This appointment letter must clearly state all the tasks that individual person is
responsible for
• This document must be agreed to be accurate by both the Employer and the
Qualified Person
• This document must be signed by both parties as acknowledgement of

understanding and acceptance of these responsibilities
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QUALIFIED PERSON’S
RESPONSIBILITIES
A – LOADING & OFF LOADING

QUALIFIED PERSON’S RESPONSIBILITIES :
( LOADING & OFF LOADING OPERATIONS )
(1)
THE QUALIFIED PERSON MUST BE COMPETENT TO RECEIVE ,

HANDLE , STORE DISTRIBUTE AND ANY OTHER TASK SAFELY.
SAFETY TRAINING MUST BE GIVEN TO THESE QUALIFIED
PERSONS AS PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH & SAFETY
( THE USE OF THE PRODUCT MATERIAL SAFETY SHEET IS USED
TO ASSIST WITH THIS TRAINING )
(2)
THE LOADING AND OFF LOADING OPERATIONS SHALL

BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON IN THE
RELEVANT PROCEDURES
(3)
SAFETY STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE

OFFLOADING AREA AS PER THE OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH & SAFETY ACT, 1993
( ACT 85 OF 1993 )
(4)
WAREHOUSE FACILITIES , WHERE APPLICABLE MUST

COMPLY TO SANS CODE OF PRACTICE 10263 :
WAREHOUSING OF DANGEROUS GOODS
(5)
THE VEHICLE IS CORRECTLY PARKED FOR LOADING OR

OFF LOADING , AND THE WHEEL CHOCKS ARE IN
PLACE FOR HEAVY VEHICLES WITH A GVM EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN 3500 KG AND ARE PLACED
APPROPRIATELY UNDER THE WHEELS ON NON-
STEERING AXLES
(6)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS , PROVIDED BOTH BY THE

OPERATOR AND CONSIGNEE AT THE LOADING AND
OFF LOADING POINT
(7)
THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE IS SWITCHED OFF , EXCEPT

WHERE THE ENGINE IS REQUIRED TO DRIVE PUMPS OR
HYDRAULIC UNITS FOR THE PURPOSES OF LOADING
OR OFF LOADING
(8)
THE AREA IS SAFE , WITH BARRICADES WHERE

APPLICABLE , AND THE NECESSARY WARNING SIGNS
ARE CLEARLY DISPLAYED
(9)
THE REQUISITE SAFETY AND FIRST AID EQUIPMENT IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRANSPORT EMERGENCY
CARD(S) IS PROVIDED
( 10 )
THE LOADING OR OFF LOADING OPERATION IS

CONDUCTED IN A SAFE MANNER AND IS NOT PLACED
AT RISK BY OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE VICINITY
( 11 )
THE LOAD IS ADEQUATELY SECURED

( 12 )
THAT AT THE OFF LOADING SITE , THE DANGEROUS

GOODS CORRESPOND WITH THE DANGEROUS GOODS
DECLARATION , CAN BE OFF LOADED IN SAFE
CONDITIONS , WHICH ALL THE NECESSARY SAFETY
EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED AND THAT HE / SHE
CONSULTS WITH THE OPERATOR AND THE
CONSIGNOR ON APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD
TO CONTAINERS WITH LEAKS
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QUALIFIED PERSON’S
RESPONSIBILITIES
B – LOADING
( LOADING OPERATION )
( 01 )
THE GOODS TO BE LOADED ARE CORRECTLY

CLASSIFIED , PACKAGED , LABELLED
( 02 )
THE VEHICLE IS SUITABLE FOR IT’S CURRENT PURPOSE

AND IS CLEAN AND FIT TO LOAD
( 03 )
IF THE GOODS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE

PREVIOUSLY TRANSPORTED BY THE VEHICLE AND
ARE TO BE LOADED AND IN THE ABSENCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF CLEANING , THE CONTAINMENT AREA
IS INSPECTED BY A COMPETENT PERSON TO ENSURE
THAT IT IS FIT TO RECEIVE THE GOODS WITHOUT RISK
( 04 )
THE EXEMPT QUANTITY AND COMPATIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS ARE ADHERED TO
( 05 )
THE CORRECT QUANTITY IS LOADED , AND COMPLIES

WITH THE RELEVANT NATIONAL LEGISLATION
( 06 )
THE CARGO IS UNDAMAGED AND PROPERLY SECURED

( 07 )
THE VEHICLE IS NOT ALLOWED TO PROCEED ON IT’S

JOURNEY WITHOUT PLACARDS THAT REFLECT THE
CORRECT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE GOODS
( 08 )
THE DRIVER HAS THE CORRECT TRANSPORT

EMERGENCY CARD(S) IN THEIR POSSESSION
( 09 )
THE NECESSARY DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION(S)

ARE MADE OUT FOR THE LOAD AND SUPPLIED TO THE
DRIVER
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HAZARD CLASS DECALS ,

EXPLANATION OF CLASS
HAZARD CLASS DECALS
&
EXPLANATION OF THE
VARIOUS CLASS’S
Module 14
CLASSIFICATION
OF
PACKING GROUPS
CLASSIFICATION OF PACKING GROUPS
( also known as DANGER GROUPS )
I Substances that present a HIGH DANGER

II Substances that present a MEDIUM DANGER
III Substances that present a LOW DANGER
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DANGEROUS GOODS
CLASS
COMPATIBILITY
CLASS COMPATIBILITY
ALL PARTIES AND THEIR

APPOINTED QUALIFIED PERSONS
SHALL BE TRAINED IN THE
COMPATIBILITY OF THE
CLASSES OF
DANGEROUS GOODS
BEING HANDLED
WHAT IS CLASS COMPATIBILITY ?
1 CLASS COMPATIBILITY AND SEGREGATION SHALL BE BASED ON THE

HAZARD CLASS AND SUBSIDIARY RISK DIAMONDS DISPLAYED ON THE
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS
2 BOTH THE HAZARD CLASS AND ANY SUBSIDIARY RISKS SHALL BE
CONSIDERED , ON AN EQUAL BASIS , IN THE SEGREGATION OF CARGO
3 CARGO SEGREGATION ON MIXED CLASS VEHICLES SHALL CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOAD COMPATIBILITY CHART , AND THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS ACCORDING TO HAZARD CLASS
4 NOTE SHALL BE TAKEN OF THE REACTIVITY OF INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCES
WITH EACH OTHER , EVEN IF PERMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOAD
COMPATIBILITY CHART
NOTE :
CLASS 1 : EXPLOSIVES ARE REGULATED BY THE EXPLOSIVES ACT NO 15 OF 2003 AND THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN TRANSPORTING THIS CLASS.
CLASS 7 : RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL ARE REGULATED BY THE NUCLEAR ENERGY ACT NO 131 OF 1993
AND THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN TRANSPORTING THIS CLASS.
THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOUND IN SANS 10232.1 ARE ALSO APPLICABLE TO
CLASS 1 & CLASS 7
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DANGEROUS GOODS
CLASS STORAGE ( WAREHOUSING ) ,
SEGREGATION ,
SEPARATION ,
PERMITTED MIXED STORAGE
&
COMPATIBILITY CHART
SEGREGATION , SEPARATION ,
SEGREGATION ( SEG )
POSITIONING OF PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT CLASSES OR DIVISIONS IN TERMS OF
SANS 10228 IN SEPARATE AREAS WITHIN A WAREHOUSE ( NOTE MUST BE TAKEN
OF PERMITTED STORAGE QUANTITIES PER FIRE SECTION AND WATER SUPPLY
REQUIREMENTS PER PRODUCT CLASS
SEPARATION ( SEP )
PHYSICAL SEPARATION OF DIFFERENT PRODUCT GROUPS , EITHER IN SEPARATE
WAREHOUSES OR BY MEANS OF SEPARATING ELEMENTS , SUCH AS A WALL ,
THAT HAS A SPECIFIC FIRE RESISTANCE AND THAT IS USED BETWEEN DIVISIONS
WITHIN THE WAREHOUSE ( A SEPARATING ELEMENT IS A WALL OR FLOOR THAT
HAS A SPECIFIC FIRE RESISTANCE AND THAT IS USED BETWEEN DIVISIONS ,
OCCUPANCIES OR TENANCIES IN A BUILDING )

PERMITTED STORAGE IN THE SAME WAREHOUSE , PROVIDED NO KNOWN
INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN PRODUCTS EXIST ( REFER TO THE MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET OR OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE )
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DANGEROUS GOODS
CLASS TRANSPORT
COMPATIBILITY CHART
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF AN

INCIDENT INVOLVING SPILLAGE
CONTAINMENT & RECOVERY
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Apply safety procedures in the event of an incident involving spillage.
Completion of Report documentation

ACTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN
A SPILL OCCURS
1 ASSESS THE RISK

From the moment a spill occurs and throughout the response , determine risks that
may affect human health , the environment and property.
ALWAYS put SAFETY FIRST
If possible , identify the spilled material and determine how much was spilled
2 SELECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Choose the appropriate PPE to safely respond to the spill. Consult Material Safety
Data Sheets or Tremcard for the best recommendations. If you’re uncertain of the
danger and the spilled material is unknown , assume the worst and use the highest
level of protection
3 CONFINE THE SPILL

SPEED COUNTS !! Limit the spill area by blocking , diverting or confining the spill.
Use contained absorbents such as socks and booms as found in our spill kits.
STOP the flow of the liquid before it has a chance to contaminate a water source.
Spill kits are designed to facilitate a quick , effective response
A SPILL OCCURS ( Cont )
4 STOP THE SOURCE

After the spill is confined , stop the source of the spill. This may simply involve
turning a container upright , or plugging a leak from a damaged drum or container.
Transfer liquids from a damaged container to a new one if possible
5 EVALUATE THE INCIDENT AND IMPLEMENT CLEAN - UP

Once the spill is confined and the leak has been stopped , it is time to reassess the
incident and develop a plan of action for implementing the spill clean up. Spills are
commonly absorbed. Mat Pads are commonly used to absorb the remainder of the
spill.
Simply place the Mat Pads throughout the spill area.
Unused absorbents are not hazardous. However , once the absorbents are
saturated with the spilled liquid they may be considered hazardous waste and
should be disposed of properly
FOR SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKING CONTAINERS , PLACE THE

SPILLED SUBSTANCE OR LEAKING CONTAINER INTO A
SUITABLY STRONG TRANSPARENT PLASTIC BAG AND SEAL
WITH A DEVICE. EG : CABLE TIE
A SPILL OCCURS ( Cont )
6 DECONTAMINATE
Decontaminate the site , personnel and equipment by removing or neutralizing the
hazardous materials that have accumulated during the spill.
This may involve removing and disposing of contaminated media such as soil that
was exposed during the spill incident. An effective decontamination area ensures
the health and safety of emergency responders
7 COMPLETE REQUIRED REPORTS

Complete Incident Report form and any other documents required by local and
government legislation. Failure to do this may result in a a fine and / or possible
criminal conviction.
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VEHICLE EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEMS ( E I S )
PLACARDS
WARNING DIAMONDS
DESIGNATED SPACE ( DOCUMENT HOLDER )
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
POWER ISOLATING CUT OFF SWITCH
CONSIGNEE TO ENSURE THAT VEHICLES ENTERING

THEIR PREMISES COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS !!!!!!!!!
EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEMS
VEHICLES : GVM OF MORE THAN 3500 KG
PLACARDING REQUIREMENTS
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Identify the design & use of Placarding on vehicles transporting

Dangerous Goods
PLACARDING
Must be displayed on :
Left side , Right side & Rear
of Rigid Vehicle , Horse & ALL Trailers
NOTE :
The full placard , including the 10 mm black border shall be clearly
visible from the roadside , whether directly fixed on the vehicle , or
supported by means of a permanently fixed frame. The placard shall
be clean , legible and not defaced at all times
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACARDING

STANDARD SIZE PLACARD
( VEHICLES WITH A GROSS VEHICLE MASS OF MORE THAN 3500 KG )
LEGEND :
1 : Goods identification zone
2 : Operator telephonic advice zone

( Landline & Mobile or Call Centre No to
ensure a 24 / 7 answering service )
3 : Specialist telephonic advice zone

( Landline & Mobile or Call Centre No to
ensure a 24 / 7 answering service )
4 : Hazard class diamond zone
5 : Position of Hazard class diamond or

Mixed Load Diamond
6 : Position of subsidiary risk diamond ( s )

EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR
DANGEROUS GOODS VEHICLES :
GVM more than 3500 kg’s
REAR VIEW : STANDARD SIZE PLACARD FITTED INSIDE A HOLDING FRAME &
NO SMOKING / NO NAKED FLAME DECALS , INCLUDING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
( PLACARD VISIBLE INDICATING DANGEROUS GOODS ON BOARD )
FRONT & SIDE , REAR & SIDE VIEW OF STANDARD SIZE PLACARDING &
WARNING DIAMOND INSIDE A HOLDING FRAME INDICATING DANGEROUS
GOODS ON BOARD ,
CURTAIN
SIDE
VEHICLES :
SIDE VIEW
CURTAIN SIDE VEHICLE : FITMENT

OF PLACARD FRAME & NO
SMOKING , NO NAKED FLAME
DECALS
STANDARD SIZE PLACARD FITTED INSIDE A SECURING FRAME & NO SMOKING /

NO NAKED FLAME DECALS
( PLACARD REVERSED INDICATING NO DANGEROUS GOODS ON BOARD )
REAR & SIDE VIEW OF STANDARD SIZE PLACARD FITTED INSIDE A SECURING
FRAME & NO SMOKING / NO NAKED FLAME DECALS
( PLACARD REVERSED INDICATING NO DANGEROUS GOODS ON BOARD )
WARNING DIAMOND REQUIREMENTS
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Identify the design & use of Warning Diamonds on vehicles transporting

Dangerous Goods
STANDARD SIZE WARNING DIAMOND
ORANGE WARNING DIAMOND & HOLDING FRAME : DISPLAYED WHEN

DANGEROUS GOODS ON BOARD , REVERSED WHEN VEHICLE IS EMPTY
DESIGNATED SPACE / DOCUMENT HOLDER

REQUIREMENTS
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Identify the design & use of Document Holders ( Designated Space ) on

vehicles transporting Dangerous Goods
ORANGE DOCUMENT HOLDER
( DESIGNATED SPACE )
DEFINITION OF A DESIGNATED
SPACE :
CONTAINER , OF THE COLOUR

ORANGE AND MARKED WITH
THE WORD “ DOCUMENTS “ IN
BLACK , THAT IS
PERMANENTLY FIXED IN A
CLEARLY VISIBLE SPACE
NEAR THE CENTRE OF THE
CAB SO AS TO BE EASILY
REACHABLE FROM EITHER
FRONT DOOR OR THROUGH A
BROKEN FRONT WINDOW
STANDARD SIZE DESIGNATED SPACE
BOX TYPE
END OF PRESENTATION
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PRESENTATION

This Presentation has been designed to

MANUFACTURERS , MINING OPERATORS , CONSIGNORS ,

They are goods and substances listed in the

DEFINITION OF THE PARTIES

4 PARTY THAT CONTRACTS THE OPERATOR ( Owner of the Vehicle )

6 OPERATOR ( Owner of the Vehicle or Designated Owner )

01) DANGEROUS GOODS

02) THE UNITED NATIONS NUMBER

03) PROPERTIES AND HAZARDS OF DANGEROUS GOODS

04) EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE ( ERG ) :

05) COMPETENT AUTHORITY :

06) EXEMPT QUANTITIES :

If this quantity is exceeded then full compliance is required

07) CERTIFIED CLEAN :

10) SINGLE LOAD :

11) MIXED LOAD : ( WORD / PLACARD : MULTI LOAD IS ILLEGAL !! )

12) TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CARD:

The transport emergency card generated from the European Council

13) DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION :

14) DESIGNATED SPACE :

15) DANGEROUS GOODS PLACARD :

16) DANGER WARNING DIAMOND :

17) FREIGHT CONTAINER :

18) SPLIT PLACARDING :

The Consignor of Dangerous Goods for transport by road vehicle

3 Loading of the Dangerous Goods is carried out by a Qualified

4 The driver is provided with a signed Dangerous Goods Declaration

5 The placards and transport emergency card(s) , or the information

The Identification and Classification of Dangerous

Covers requirements for all modes of transport

Example of Dangerous Goods classification found

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

It is the responsibility of all Consignors and their Agents to provide

Transport of Dangerous Goods – Packaging and

Identifies various methods of packaging that are suitable for prescribed

Describes minimum performance requirements for the packaging , the

1 The Owner of a motor vehicle is the Operator thereof , unless he has

2 The Operator shall be registered as a Dangerous Goods Operator with the

Any transfer of the cargo , as the result of overloading or of an incident

SKILLS AND TRAINING

The driver of a Dangerous Goods vehicle shall :

SKILLS AND TRAINING ( Cont )

d) Receive annual comprehensive theoretical and practical training relevant

Annual training of both light and heavy vehicle drivers is to be conducted

PRE – JOURNEY CHECKS :

Before proceeding to the loading site ,

Before driving to the loading site , the Driver shall ensure –

A A valid Dangerous Goods Operator Card is displayed , as required by

LOADING & OFFLOADING CHECKS :

At the loading or offloading site , before loading or offloading

A The site appears suitable for loading or offloading

B The vehicle is positioned as directed for loading or offloading –

C Permission has been given for loading or offloading to commence

AFTER LOADING CHECKS :

A The correct transport emergency card(s) , Dangerous Goods Declaration(s) ,

AFTER LOADING CHECKS : ( CONT )

D The driver understands the information and instructions on the transport

A For Driving periods

B For Resting periods

( unless otherwise agreed upon amongst the responsible parties )

1. PERSON WHO IS TRAINED TO PERFORM A

2. MUST RECEIVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL TRAINING