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Packaging Learn how to quickly identify if the dangerous goods is packaged in the correct container

Six pillars of dangerous goods transport   This presentation focuses on packaging, one of the Six Pillars of Dangerous Goods Transport. What are the six visible elements of your transport system for dangerous goods? [LISTED IN GRAPHIC] The Department of Mines and Petroleum views training as the platform that holds these elements or pillars together. Packaged dangerous goods transport has often been afforded a low priority in organisations that cart general freight- the poor cousin of bulk tanker transport. However, when you consider that dangerous goods freight movement currently constitutes 8% of road transport activity, the safe movement of multitudes of placard and sub-placard loads is important in terms of road networks and the exposure of the public. The risk to personnel in your transport activity is determined by the integrity of the packaging. Pause and consider the effects of a single 32 kg chlorine cylinder releasing its contents while your driver is checking the pallet restraints and tyre pressures after a rest break. This information presented here is a snapshot of the common considerations applied to the transport of packaged dangerous goods. Each business will have some unique challenges for carting mixed loads and a range of container types. Nevertheless, applying the safe transport principles stipulated in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code will guide you toward minimising risk. There are five other toolbox presentations in the Six Pillars series available at www.dmp.wa.gov.au/14788.aspx. They related directly to the self-audit template for prime contractors available on the Resources Safety website at www.dmp.wa.gov.au/17148.aspx. The audit can be used to conduct a “health check” of your dangerous goods transport system.

Packaging hazards If packaging is unsuitable, there is a high potential for spills If packaging is damaged then the contents can spill, presenting a serious health risk to anyone who is exposed First responders need to be able to see the label and identify the types of dangerous goods present before taking any action to minimise any risk Correct emergency information panel (EIP) ensures that correct emergency response personnel are contacted Labelling is important!

Packaging – regulations 66, 67 A prime contractor (or driver) must not transport dangerous goods in any general packaging if the prime contractor knows, or ought reasonably to know, the packaging is damaged or defective to the extent that it is not safe to use to transport the goods. Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007

Are consigned packages checked to confirm UN approval? This company was found putting its liquid dangerous goods into a container approved for solids. The container has the potential to rupture if the contents and packaging aren’t compatible. This UN approval marking is incorrect and should be embossed. It should include UN, 1H for plastic drum. Also note that S = Solids.

UN approval markings 4G/Y145/S/02/AUS/901 For a fibreboard box 1A2/Y1.4/l50/98/NL/VL8 For a new steel drum to contain liquids with a removable head Some examples of UN markings found on approved packages

Package marking codes The package marking as applicable is required to be in the following order separated by a slash and beginning with: Then designating the type of packaging with: the following numerals for the kinds of packaging 1 – Drum 3 – Jerrican 4 – Box 5 – Bag 6 – Composite Packaging  the following capital letters for the types of materials A – Steel (all types and surface treatments) B – Aluminium C – Natural Wood D – Plywood F – Reconstituted wood G – Fibreboard H – Plastics material L – Textile M – Paper, multiwall N – Metal (other than steel or aluminium) P – Glass, porcelain or stoneware Want to know what the codes on your dangerous goods packages mean? This list shows some of them. See ADG7.3 for more information.

Package marking codes Then the codes X for packing groups I, II and III Y for packing groups II and III Z for packing group III only Mass or density and S or kPa liquids YY, and for plastics Finally : Country ID code (eg AUS) Manufacturer and For steel drums > 100 L the steel the thickness in mm Some more packaging codes

How are defective or leaking containers identified and handled? These non-approved containers were being used to transport dangerous goods. They are clearly leaking.

larger approved packaging What system is in place to handle and safely deal with defective or leaking packaging? Re-packing salvage packaging or larger approved packaging Overpacks are used for leaking or defective dangerous goods containers

Packing dangerous goods – general See ADG7.3 list for packing instruction - choose appropriate packaging using Chapter 4 See ADG7.3 for information on how to pack your dangerous goods.

Packing dangerous goods – general Maximum allowable life for plastics is < 5 years No reuse of plastics, or reprocessed steel, packaging for PGI IBCs filled prior to expiry date may be transported within 3 months after the expiry date Empty IBCs may be transported for 6 months after the expiry date These are some basic rules for dangerous goods packages. Don’t break them – they are there to protect you and other road users!

Packaging – regulations 74, 75 Other packaging means demountable tanks, portable tanks, MEGCs, bulk containers, freight containers and tanks on tank vehicles A prime contractor (or driver) must not transport dangerous goods in any other packaging if — (a) the packaging is unsuitable for the transport of the goods; or (b) the goods have not been packed in accordance with any relevant provision of the ADG Code Part 4 Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007

Packaging – regulation 53 (1) Packaging is unsuitable for the transport of dangerous goods if — (a) it is required to undergo performance tests under the ADG Code Part 6 and it is not approved packaging; or (b) it does not meet any relevant standards or requirements specified by the ADG Code Part 4 or 6 (including requirements with respect to inspection, maintenance and repair); or (c) its use, or reuse, for the transport of the goods does not comply with the ADG Code Part 4 or 6; or (d) its use for the transport of the goods is prohibited by a determination; or (e) it is incompatible with the goods; or (f) it is damaged or defective to the extent that it is not safe to use to transport the goods. Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007

Packaging – regulation 53 (2) A freight container is also unsuitable for use as a bulk container for the transport of dangerous goods if it does not have affixed to it a Safety Approval Plate as required under the International Convention for Safe Containers 1972. Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007

Are consigned packages checked to confirm UN approval? Check the UN approval markings are correct for the type of dangerous goods

UN markings for IBCs Letter Code for IBC: 11, 21 or 31 – A,B, N Metal Steel 13 – H, L or M Flexible 11, 21 or 31 – H Rigid Plastic 11, 21 or 31 – HZ Composite 11 – C, D, or F Wooden  capital letters used for the types of materials: A – Steel (all types and surface treatments) B – Aluminium C – Natural Wood D – Plywood F – Reconstituted wood G – Fibreboard H – Plastics material L – Textile M – Paper, multiwall N – Metal (other than steel or aluminium) P – Glass, porcelain or stoneware X for packing groups I, II and III Y for packing groups II and III Z for packing group III only Mm, yy of manufacture State and approval number Stacking test or 0 Mass What the UN marking codes actually mean

IBC additional marking Your IBC must also have these additional marks on it

IBC stacking Be careful when stacking IBCs – some must not be stacked!

Suitable for transport? What evidence is needed to accept placardable units, portable tanks, MEGCs and freight containers as suitable for transport? Check the compliance plate!

Recommendations See Section 6.1.2 of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7.3 for information on packaging codes Inspect packaging and freight containers to ensure the information on the markings regarding type of packaging matches the item Do not transport the goods if the packaging markings are incorrect or there is damaged packaging Please contact the supplier, a dangerous goods specialist or an emergency responder

Email packages@dmp.wa.gov.au Any questions… Email packages@dmp.wa.gov.au Email punit@dmp.wa.gov.au For further information on Dangerous Goods Transport, send an email to these addresses

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