1. Driver Product & Safety Training
This driver training package was first developed in 2000 by ISOPA, in cooperation with the transportation companies for drivers and those active in the logistics supply chain in line with the Responsible Care ® principles, to help ensure the safe loading, transportation and unloading of isocyanates. More than 6,000 drivers have been trained since then. This package should be used by dedicated trainers who have undergone a training session organised by ISOPA. For more information contact or your MDI / TDI supplier.
Based on the attendance list, ISOPA will dispatch signed certificate cards for drivers who have successfully completed the programme. Certificates are valid for 3 years. The ISOPA driver training package contains a slide show and a questionnaire file, which also includes the required attendance list. Attendance lists and slideshow can be obtained from: in a variety of languages.
The slideshow contains 55 slides. The videos and DVDs mentioned in these slides can be obtained through an order form on the same website. It is recommended to print the Speaker notes, included in the slideshow, and read them carefully before the package is used.
The Questionnaire is a multiple choice test, of which the trainer can select 20 relevant questions dependent on the haulier, mode of transport, and type of diisocyanate. Mark the selected questions in column A and use the counter in cell A1 to ensure you have 20 questions. Use the filter button in cell A3 to retrieve the final questionnaire. The questionnaire is in columns B-I (print pages 1-2). Trainers should contact ISOPA to obtain the link to the answers. Column K contains a reference to where in the slide package the specific question is dealt with.
Procedure: [1] For each session: make sure all attendants are listed on the attendance list, print the list and obtain their signatures; the trainer should also sign the list. [2] After the test, mention on the attendance list the obtained score of each attendant. [3] In order to obtain cards enter the data of the persons who have passed the test into:
[4] Send a copy of the signed attendance list - including the obtained scores - to ISOPA (either a scanned copy by , or a hard copy by ordinary mail). No certificates will be issued until copy of the signed attendance list is received.
MDI / TDI Bulk Liquid Transportation
ISOPA Driver Training Program
Revision 2015

2. Driver Training MDI / TDI
Company [name] Location [place] Date 22/04/2017 Trainer [name]
This slide to be used as an opening slide in which the company, the venue and the trainer’s name can be inserted.
It is important to have an attendance list which can later be used for audit purposes.
An example is included in the questionnaire file.
Don’t forget to mention the names of the carrier(s) drivers work for.

3. Background
MDI / TDI can be handled safely and are in widespread use across the world.
This programme helps in the safe transport of these chemicals by ensuring proper training of drivers
The training package is a joint effort of ISOPA and the carriers based on practical experience.
Drivers who successfully complete the driver training are issued with a MDI / TDI Driver Training Card

4. ISOcyanate Producers Association
Introduction ISOPA
European
ISOcyanate Producers Association
See website
Member companies:
olyo

5. ISOPA Member Companies

6. Applications Polyurethanes are used in many products and articles:
Car seats, Steering wheels
Sports shoes
Sofas, Chairs and Mattresses
Fibre board (MDF)
Expansion joints & Gasket seals
Insulation foam (refrigerators, tanks, buildings)
Coatings, Paints
...and many more
Polyurethanes are used to make the following products
and articles:
Automotive – Car seats and parts such as steering wheels
Footwear – Sports shoes, boots
Furniture and Bedding – Sofas, chairs and mattresses
Binders – Wood products such as fibreboard (MDF) for construction and furniture
Adhesives and Sealants – Sports surfaces, expansion joints and gasket seals
Appliances – Refrigerators and freezers
Building and Construction – Energy saving insulation foam
Coatings – Metal protection for cars and
concrete protection for buildings

7. Appearance Liquid Reacted MDI Clear to brown Slightly musty
Brown Crusty
TDI
Clear to pale yellow Sharp, pungent
White Foamy

8. MAC Maximum Allowable Concentration
MAC : 5.0 – 10.0 ppb
Odour threshold : 0.2 – ppm
Therefore:
When you smell it, it’s above the limit !
No used PPE in the cabin
1 mg/m3 = 0.14 ppm
1 ppm = 7.11 mg/m3
1 ppb = ppm

9. Main Physical and Chemical Properties (1)
Vapour pressure:
Dangers of MDI and TDI are of the same magnitude but… vapour pressure of TDI is much higher (20x), therefore the RISKS of TDI are much bigger
Vapour density = 6× Air density
i.e. the vapours are heavier than air!

10. Main Physical and Chemical Properties (2)
Density range 1.20 – 1.29 (For TDI filling degree conform ADR  see next slide)
Important temperatures (TDI):
Crystallization starts at ± 15°C (product temp.)
Melting when reheated to ± 45°C (product temp.)
Density:
Before loading it is important to realise that the DENSITY is in the range of 1.20 – 1.29:
Prevent overfill - max. 95 %
Minimum 80% filling degree (without baffles): ADR requirement for TDI, is also strongly recommended for MDI
Careful at roundabouts!
Vapours:
Be aware of vent stacks, vapour return outlets etc.
Critical Temperatures:
These are approximate values; actuals may vary depending on product/grade

11. TDI / MDI* Degree of Filling for TDI NOT OK ±95% OK 80% NOT OK 20% OK
ADR Degree of filling
“Where shells are not divided by partitions or surge plates into sections of not more than 7,500 litres capacity, they shall be filled to not less than 80% or not more than 20% of their capacity”.
NOT OK
±95% OK
TDI / MDI*
80%
NOT OK
20% OK
*) For MDI there is no legal requirement but most
producers follow the same rules as for TDI

12. Main Physical and Chemical Properties (3)
MDI / TDI reacts with water (including air!)
Temperature and pressure (CO2 release) goes up significantly in transit without external heating
Possible water sources can be:
Tank cleaning operations
Opening manlids
for: sampling, discharge etc.
by: customs, customers, drivers etc.
Non-dried air from customer’s installation
Silica gel filter malfunction
Check temperature at every rest break - inform planning department if temperature is rising “on its own”, and in any case if temperature with / without heating exceeds 50°C.
Pressure check only if you can do this safely (working at height) !

13. Effect of MDI/TDI on your Health
Short term / one-off exposure above safe level
Irritates mouth, throat, lungs
Tight chest, coughing
Difficulty in breathing
Eyes watering
Itching, red skin (immediately or delayed)
May be hot or burn
Symptoms can occur up to 24hrs
after exposure
Do not try to
hide problems !
This slide contains a list of the symptoms which can occur due to exposure.
These symptoms can become evident up to a day after exposure and so there should be careful monitoring to pick up the signs of exposure after the incident.
Seek medical assistance
immediately !

14. Effect of MDI/TDI on your Health
Long term/repeated over- exposure from breathing or skin contact leads to risk of sensitisation
Symptoms such as occasional breathing difficulties similar to asthma, hay fever, sneezing
When sensitised, potentially severe asthma in the case of even low MDI/TDI exposure
Sensitisation could prevent working with diisocyanates for life; early and prompt removal from exposure can typically result in cessation of allergic responses
There is a risk of sensitisation from even a single exposure to a high level of MDI vapour. In a sensitized person even a further low level of exposure can result in severe asthmatic symptoms.
Sensitisation is non-reversible and is a reaction of the
immune system. Not to be confused with irritation

15. Product Hazards: TDI Very toxic by inhalation
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Risk of sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact
Warning:
This effect can be delayed for as long as 24 hours after exposure!
Sensitisation means build up of irreversible
allergic reactions
Inhaling TDI (or MDI) vapours can make breathing very difficult.

16. Product Hazards: MDI Harmful by inhalation
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Risk of sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact
Warning:
This effect can be delayed for as long as 24 hours after exposure!
Sensitisation means build up of irreversible
allergic reactions
Inhaling MDI (or TDI) vapours can make breathing very difficult.

17. Classification and Placarding
Product
Transport
Use
MDI
Not regulated but still harmful
TDI
ADR / RID / IMDG
UN 2078
Class 6.1
Packing Group II
Marking and Labelling:
ADR tunnel category: (D/E) 60
2078

18. PPE – MDI Personal Protective Equipment
As a minimum...
Hard hat
Goggles
Liquid-tight gloves
Safety shoes / boots
Overall
Eyewash bottle
• Butyl rubber
• Neoprene
• Nitrile rubber

19. PPE – TDI Personal Protective Equipment
As a minimum...
Filter to be replaced after 2 days unless different guidance from supplier
Hard hat
Full face mask (with appropriate filter)
Liquid-tight gloves
Safety shoes / boots
Full chemical suit
Eyewash bottle
• Butyl rubber
• Neoprene
• Nitrile rubber

20. Health Effects - Contact Lenses
contact lenses when handling isocyanates
You should not use
When eye contamination you will not be able to remove the lenses as they will stick to the eye surface due to reaction between the lenses and the eye and
water layer between them.

21. Personal Health (1) Use an appropriate cartridge / canister (min. AP2)
Filter to be replaced after 2 days unless different guidance from supplier
Use full face respirator according European standard EN 136, combined with cartridges equipped with standard DIN thread (40 mm) EN or gas and combined filters according EN 141.
Attention:
This standard has been replaced by EN 14387
Note:
If powered systems (motor blowers + filters + full face respirators) are used they should comply with EN
If sealed:
watch validity date stamp - do not use if expired;
Once opened:
do not use for more than 8 hours in total within any 24-hour time span;
put seal caps back in position between shorter usage periods.
Even a 3-day beard affects the face seal and reduces the effectiveness of the mask !
Do not use same filter for different products. Next product may wash out the previous one into the air breathed in by the wearer!
Filters need to be discarded 48 hours after use because:
Filters are activated carbon; the activated carbon adsorbs the product.
Oxygen and water vapour present in the atmosphere will also be adsorbed and will reduce the capacity of the filter.

22. Personal Health (2)
Wash hands (& face) before eating, drinking, smoking or going to the toilet
Keep contaminated PPE out of the cabin
A quantity of vapor equal to the size of a one Eurocent coin is enough to increase the concentration in the average cabin well above the MAC value
Imagine working / sleeping in this atmosphere for 8 hours !

23. Product Quality Control
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Samples (Not recommended)
CoA is strongly preferred to a sample
Drivers should not take samples !
Never take a sample in your cab !!! Not even for 1 minute !!!
Temperature (Customer specific)
Certificate of Analysis:
CoA is strongly preferred to a sample; best of all a copy should be faxed or mailed beforehand.
Samples (pvc / glass / alu / etc.):
If a sample is inevitable then it should be sent separately.
If customer / customs insists on taking a sample from the road tanker or tank container, then this is only allowed if relevant safety measures have been taken.
Preferred sampling method is via a customer controlled, closed system.
DRIVERS SHOULD NOT TAKE SAMPLES ! Therefore: Call your planner first in case you are still asked to do so.
Temperature:
Upon arrival, product to be delivered must meet customer’s requirements, which will depend on their production process!

24. Site Safety
Make yourself familiar with the site emergency policy and location of following items:
Signs & Alarms
Wind direction indicator
Emergency stop button
Emergency shower
Assembly point
Waste bin (for used gaskets, gloves, etc.)
Decontamination & Absorption material

25. Spill Handling (by Emergency Services)
Always wear PPE !!
Drivers should observe from a safe distance and remain available to provide information
Emergency services should:
1. Cover sewer system
2. Absorb the spill
3. Neutralise
4. Wait (30–60 minutes after reaction has finished)
5. Remove spill after reaction has finished.
6. Put residues in designated chemicals waste bin
7. Apply decontamination fluid
3. Neutralise Neutralising before absorbing increases the risk of sewer (or environmental) contamination
4. Wait Reaction of isocyanates, as discussed, consumes water (moist) and produces carbon dioxide. Hence “reaction” of the isocyanate during an emergency and will be visible in the form of bubbles or “lively foam”. Once the bubbles have stopped you should still wait 30 minutes for the last traces to react.
Cleaning up before the reagents are consumed means carbon dioxide gas will be produced in the waste bins. This carbon dioxide will be driven out of the waste bin entailing toxic or hazardous fumes or when kept tight, it will pressurise and explode.
6. Residues Do not close the waste bin.

26. Loading: Key Items PPE must be worn Tank equipment
3-Minutes check before & after loading

27. Prevent Falling from Heights Fall protection (1)
During unloading of TDI / MDI, you will have to work on top of your road tanker or tank container
A US study shows that 1 in 5 driver injuries related to falling from heights and 1 in 1,000 of these injuries results in a fatality
For TDI / MDI, a single collapsible handrail is not considered as adequate fall protection and is considered as hazardous
The best solution is a fixed gantry or cage (top) with 360° guard rails while a mobile platform provides a cheaper and more flexible alternative (bottom)
A US study (BLS.gov ) showed that of the 65,930 non-highway injuries of truck drivers in ,800 (22%) are related to falling from heights and another 13,000 injuries happened due to falls at the same level. Moreover, 1 in 1,000 of these injuries leads to a fatality.
If the risk cannot be eliminated, a gantry provides the most safe conditions for working at height. Gantries are mainly seen in high volume operations; e.g. frequent loading at suppliers’ sites or storage terminals. Cages are mostly used at medium chemicals customers for loading or unloading activities. Gantries or cages may not always be practicable for economic or site layout reasons. Mobile stairs provide an alternative and are frequently used at smaller chemicals customers for unloading activities. The disadvantage of a mobile system is that it requires discipline from the operators to follow the instruction to actually use it.

28. Prevent Falling from Heights Fall protection (2)
If a gantry or cage is not available, the use of a fall
arrest harness is an acceptable alternative.
Ensure that:
You always have your inspected and well maintained harness with you
You inspect it for defects and damage before each use
You are trained on how to wear your harness
The site provides a connection point (preferably sliding or mobile) and a lanyard (preferably with a self-lowering fall arrest line)
The site operator confirms that the site you are visiting has a rescue plan in place that will ensure a fast recovery in order to avoid suspension trauma and is present during operation.
Preferably drivers have to have their own harness that are fitted to their size. Harnesses provide adequate protection to the drivers, as long as the following conditions are met:
Harnesses need to be inspected in accordance with applicable legislation
Drivers need to visually inspect their harness for defects and damage before each use
Drivers need to be trained in how to wear their harness
It is recommended that carriers provide harnesses to the drivers
and that loading / unloading sites have harnesses available as back-
up and for use in exceptional circumstances.
Sites should have a rescue plan, in case an operator or driver falls from the vehicle and is suspended in his safety harness. The plan will help to ensure a quick response and avoid a potentially hazardous improvised rescue operations.
For an example go to:
Self lowering fall arrest systems significantly reduce the likelihood of suspension trauma and make the creation of the site’s rescue plan easier.

29. Tank Equipment Manlid must be kept closed! (moisture prevention)
Ensure customs letter (if applicable) is present
Do not mix-up the vapour return and liquid line !!!
Tank depressurised?
Cleaned tanks must be dry !
Capacity (keep filling degree in mind!)
Ensure tank space is sufficient to receive the order volume.
A sticker has been created to put on the manhole, to indicate that the manhole must be kept closed. The sticker is available from ISOPA and shown here.
Tanks should be kept carefully sealed, product protected from frost and contact with moisture.
MDI / TDI reacts with moisture producing carbon dioxide (CO2) causing an increase in pressure which may rupture closed containers; the reaction also increases the product temperature (check regularly!).
If no vapour return system is available, then be aware that the tanker is likely to be pressurised. The overpressure should be released to a minimum (< 0.1 bar) before leaving the supply point: pressure upon departure should preferably be similar to the pressure upon arrival!

30. 3-Minutes Check before Loading
Equipment
Tanker exterior clean?
Spillage tray clean?
Tanker correctly labelled and placarded?
All valves closed, blind flanges/caps in place?
Manlid closed and bolts tightened?
Check temperature
Temperature inside the tank should be 18 °C minimum to avoid solidification.

31. 3-Minutes Check after Loading
Equipment
Disconnected?
Free of spillages including spillage tray?
Safety handrail down?
Valves closed, blind-flanged and new gasket?
Only slight overpressure (max 0.1 bar)?
Temperature setting correct?
Sample (if necessary)?
Documentation
Transport document, Customs letter, CoA, Weight ticket, DGD?
Instructions in writing?

32. Transport Hours / Speed Check temperature (and pressure)
Reporting unsafe conditions / incidents
Parking
Hours / Speed
Regulatory compliance is crucial. Report delays.
Check Temperature (and pressure)
These should be performed at regular intervals, and recorded.
Reporting unsafe conditions / incidents All unsafe conditions and near misses must be reported to avoid incidents. Non reporting will eventually result in an incident.

33. Opening of Tanks in Transit by Customs Officials
Tanks should not be opened whilst in transit because of the dangers to human health
ISOPA issued a letter to Customs Officials explaining the reasons why
Letter is available in 14 languages i.e. CZ - DE - EN - ES - FR - HU - IT - LV - PL - RO - RU - SK - TUR - UA
Letter can be downloaded from the ISOPA website
Letter to Customs Officials,
This road tanker / tank container contains or has contained a diisocyanate (TDI – toluene diisocyanate or MDI – diphenylmethane diisocyanate). This chemical is used in the manufacture of polyurethanes.
The tank contains TDI or MDI vapours. These vapours can cause a strong asthmatic reaction if they are breathed-in. This condition can last a life-time. Any symptoms may take up to 24 hours to develop. All chemical workers are trained to never breath-in these vapours and, if there is a danger of exposure, they wear breathing apparatus.
At certain discharge installations nitrogen is used to empty the container. Nitrogen is an asphyxiating gas and the lack of oxygen is not mitigated by using a gasmask filter.
As diisocyanates react with moist from the atmosphere, the opening of the manlids will, in addition to the above health effects, have a negative effect on the inside of the container and ultimately will result in more frequent cleaning with a negative impact on the environment.
Any entry into the tank, such as for an inspection, must not be done without proper protective equipment, which, as a minimum, consists of breathing apparatus, long sleeves and gloves. Please consult the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before opening the tank.
There is always a risk that the tank is under pressure either because of the discharge or because of the reaction of the diisocyanate with moisture. Only a slight overpressure could result in serious injuries. Therefore, always depressurise the tank before opening the manlid.
Any opening of the manlids or entry, with or without proper protective equipment, is the responsibility of the person doing so. Neither the supplier of the diisocyanate or the owner of the tanker will take the responsibility for any health effects nor damage occurred by entering the tank.
Yours Faithfully
ISOPA Secretary General

34. Security en Route What to do & not to do:
Do not leave the vehicle unlocked
Do not disclose information about product carried, customer, route or destination
Park preferably on secure parking areas
Information on customer, route or destination – if in the wrong hands – may enable others to plan undesired action.

35. Heating All methods: Maximum product contact temperature = 60°C
Do-not-open-the-manlid
Steam:
Only external steam coils
Maximum 1.7 bar (= ~ 115 °C)
For this reason the application of the do-not-open-the manlid sticker is critical. 
Also the heating itself needs to be done slowly.
The maximum product contact temperature is 60°C.
For that reason - if steam is used - a maximum steam pressure of 1.7 bar ( which produces condensate at 115°C) is to be used.
For steam only external heating coils are allowed to eliminate the risk of steam leaking into the product (water will react with TDI / MDI).
Overheating of TDI will cause trimerisation (a reaction of 3 TDI molecules combining).
This trimerisation is "exothermic" ( the reaction produces heat).
This will ultimately lead to the production of CO2
(carbon dioxide), and therefore pressure increase which possibly leads to tank rupture.
A similar dimerisation reaction of MDI will also produce CO2.

36. Unloading: Key Points (1)
Follow site regulations
Behavior  You are the supplier’s representative
Know the operational responsibilities between operator and driver as described in the CEFIC / ECTA / FECC Best Practice for safe (un)loading of Road Freight Vehicles Behavior Based Safety Guidelines
Report unsafe conditions at customers (including near misses)
Behaviour / Site Regulations
Behave as a guest and remember you are the supplier’s representative!
Follow all site (safety) instructions and ensure there is a mutual understanding of the discharge process between you and the operator.
In case of a dispute, contact your planning department and do not start unloading.
Unsafe conditions at a customer must be reported.
Try to avoid sampling from the tanker by explaining to the customer that your company does not allow you to do this, but if still required to do so: contact your planning department. Sampling is regarded to be a high risk operation!

37. Unloading: Key Points (2)
Storage tank capacity
communication driver / operator
PPE must be worn
Observe connections, pressure during unloading
Samples (Report back if you have to take a sample)
Unloading methods (Details on next slides)
Pressure Discharge:
Towards the end of the discharge reduce the pressure to avoid a pressurised tank when in transit and before next loading. Of course it is dependant on physical circumstances at the various customer sites whether this can be achieved. Ideally, the pressure after discharge should be roughly the same as before!
PPE Always wear your PPE with a minimum of hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves & overall.
In case of TDI: wear full face mask during (dis)connecting.
Transport document
Suggest to record on the transport document :
Delivery temperature.
Pressure left in tanker after discharge.

38. Discharge Methods (1) Customer liquid pump and vapor return
Preferred option!
(with hoses provided
by customer, if possible)
Discharge methods are shown in decreasing order of preference.
Customer liquid pump and vapour return
Customer nitrogen or dry air
Vehicle compressor
Pumping equipment and hoses should preferably be available at the customer’s site.
Additional advantage is an increased payload.

39. Discharge Methods (2) Customer nitrogen or dry air
Discharge methods are shown in decreasing order of preference.
Customer liquid pump and vapour return
Customer nitrogen or dry air
Vehicle compressor
Nitrogen, dry air and hoses should preferably be available at the customer’s site.
Additional advantage is an increased payload.

40. Discharge Methods (3a) Vehicle compressor with silica gel
Discharge methods are shown in decreasing order of preference.
Customer liquid pump and vapour return
Customer nitrogen or dry air
Vehicle compressor
Hoses should preferably be available at the customer’s site. Discharge with a compressor, even with a silica gel filter, will introduce moist in the tank. Isocyanates + water Solids in the next delivery As a hydroscopic substance, silica gel is supposed to dry the air which is passing through a silica gel filter. However, due to the fact that:
the total quantity of ambient air required for a pressure discharge is passing through at a high speed, and
compressed air from the vehicle compressor is likely to become very hot, and
heat is used to regenerate used silica gel crystals,
the useful (drying) effect of silica gel filters on transport tanks is at least very doubtful.

41. Discharge Methods (3b) Vehicle compressor without silica gel
Discharge methods are shown in decreasing order of preference.
Customer liquid pump and vapour return
Customer nitrogen or dry air
Vehicle compressor
Hoses should preferably be available at the customer’s site.
Discharge with a compressor will introduce moist in the tank.
Isocyanates + water Solids in the next delivery

42. Spillage Tray Lay-out (example)
Liquid line and vapour return line
should be properly identified
Vapour
Silica gel filter is not shown here.
You could insert a picture of your own equipment here.
Pressure
Liquid

43. 3-Minutes Check after Discharge (1)
Equipment
Disconnected?
Free of spillages including spillage tray?
Safety handrail down?
Valves closed and blind-flanged, manlids closed?
Spillage tray covers closed?
Only slight overpressure (max 0.1 bar)?
Depressurise at the customer if possible, or inform planner
Documentation (1)
Handed to the customer?
Transport documentation signed?
Make sure the transport document is completed with relevant details before it is presented for signing by the customer:
Time of arrival and departure
Delivery temperature
Any damages

44. 3-Minutes Check after Discharge (2)
Documentation (2)
Customer needs:
Copy of transport document signed by driver & customer
Certificate of Analysis
Driver keeps:
For TDI: Obtain or make transport document reading:
Empty tank container*), last load: UN 2078 Toluene Diisocyanate, 6.1, II (D/E)
*) or: tank vehicle; demountable tank; portable tank
ADR Special provisions for empty means of containment, uncleaned
When empty means of containment, uncleaned, which contain the residue of dangerous goods of classes other than Class 7, are returned to the consignor, the transport documents prepared for the full-capacity carriage of these goods may also be used. In such cases, the indication of the quantity is to be eliminated (by effacing it, striking it out or any other means) and replaced by the words:
“Empty, uncleaned return”

45. Near Misses & Unsafe Conditions
Iceberg Theory
Incidents
Active Near Miss reporting will reduce / avoid serious incidents.
Iceberg theory
Research showed that there is a relation between serious incidents, less serious incidents, incidents with only material damage and near misses.
An active near miss reporting and follow up allows appropriate action and will reduce / avoid the more serious incidents.
Near Miss definition: A near miss is a situation with potential consequences in the area of safety, health, environment or business continuity in which a conscious action of recovery OR LUCK has prevented damage or injury.
Near misses & Unsafe conditions
Serious incidents
Less serious incidents
Incidents with only material damage
Near misses 1 2 3 4

46. Near misses & unsafe conditions Reporting examples
Active near miss reporting will reduce / avoid serious incidents:
Road traffic incidents
Equipment failures
Incorrect human behavior
Overflows
Overpressure
Spills
Unexpected temperature rise (check regularly!)
Unsafe working conditions (missing safety shower, unsafe access to top bulk equipment etc.)
Unsecure routing
Regular temperature checks are of vital importance, but always check when stopping for a meal or rest period!
Unexpected temperature rise may occur as a result of polymerisation, or contamination with water. Always report this to the planning department, who must consult the supplier immediately!
Unsecure routing: keep to motorways / highways if possible and avoid residential areas where possible.

47. You are the most important safety factor
Incidents
Statistics indicate:
More than 80% of all incidents are related to human behavior
Most incidents and accidents occur during loading & unloading
So THIS is your Challenge:
You are the most important safety factor
Most incidents and accidents occur during loading or unloading!
However, as explained, isocyanates can be handled safely; programmes such as this training will help in the safe transport of these chemicals.
(OR you will be
the most important risk factor !)

48. Emergency Response Know First Aid for MDI /TDI
Force open the eyelids
Flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes
If in doubt, keep flushing
See eye specialist as soon as possible
Immediately remove contaminated clothing
Immediately wash, wash, wash with soap & water
Go outside into fresh air
Doctor must be called or patient taken to medical facility
Inform supplier – who can provide supporting information
Some important First Aid tips
If there is any suspicion that MDI/TDI has got into your colleagues eyes flush with water. The flushing with water will not be pleasant but continue for 15 minutes. The alternative is much worse. An eye specialist MUST be consulted.
If MDI/TDI has got to your or a colleague’s skin – wash the area many times with soap and water
Fresh air helps recovery.
The patient/victim must see a doctor.
The doctor should be knowledgeable about MDI/TDI effects but more information to help the doctor can be obtained from your MDI/TDI supplier.
Is your local doctor knowledgeable about MDI/TDI?

49. Emergency Procedures Exposure to MDI / TDI
A single high exposure to MDI / TDI is one possible cause of sensitisation
Early treatment is important
Remember that symptoms may occur later
Help is available for the doctor from ISOPA member companies
Speed is essential
Practice First Aid procedures
Seek medical advice

50. In any case of emergency:
And
In any case of emergency:
call us ....
don‘t try to be a hero.....!! 50

51. Emergency Response TDI Danish incident French incidents
Portuguese incident
Swedish incident
Turkish incidents
Hungarian incident
MDI
British incident
German incident
Italian incident
– Packed
– Bulk
- Bulk
Videos can be viewed here

52. Emergency Response Emergency incident scenario What went well ?
What can be improved ?
Trainer must be aware of the contents and should list all the pro’s and con’s before showing this video to the audience.
Before showing the video ask audience to list their observations, positive and negative.
Show the video.
Discuss observations.
Show video again to confirm observations as a learning curve.
Note: Summarise learning curve and list possible actions to be taken when an emergency arises.

53. Test 20 multiple choice questions: One correct answer only
Ticking more than one answer for the same question = miss
Corrections are allowed (as long as it is clear which answer you decided upon!)
The minimum score is 70% = 14 correct answers
Test
Show this slide as an introduction to the test, and leave it on display until everyone has handed in the test.
Discuss the test
Once everyone is ready, go through the questions and give the right answers. Be prepared for discussions; see the cross reference table (on the right of the Correction Matrix) where you will find indication of the slide(s) involved for each question.
Use the next slide as a “Pay-off” to mark the end of the session.

54. Certificates will be forwarded as soon as possible
The End
Congratulations!
Certificates will be forwarded as soon as possible
Details of those who passed are to be sent to ISOPA (example of report list included in Test Questionnaire File) who will send certificates in return.
Guidelines on how to obtain driver training cards can be found on the ISOPA website:

55. Disclaimer
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