Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute Cang Sai Gon Building, 3rd Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ward 12, District 4, HCMC Tel: (+84) 28 7301 8689 – Email: vli1@vli.vn Website: www. MODULE 12 TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Module 12– Dangerous Goods 1 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute OBJECTIVES Objectives After learning this module, the learners will be able to: 1. Define dangerous goods (DG) 2. Describe the role and responsibilities of the parties in the transit chain 3.
Determine the CHAPTER 5 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS of DG 4. Apply the Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) in all transport modes 5. Practice Dangerous goods Acceptance Module 12– Dangerous Goods 2 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute CONTENTS Contents 1. THE ROLE OF PARTIES IN TRANSIT CHAIN 2.
THE SYSTEM OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS 3. CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS 4. HANDLING DANGEROUS GOODS 5. DOCUMENTATION Module 12– Dangerous Goods 3 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF PARTIES IN THE TRANSPORT Learning Objectives: After learning this part, the learners are able to: - Distinguish the concept Safety/ security; accident/ incidents - Recognize dangerous goods and its risk - Practise the training requirement on DG - Recognize the UN Model Regulations - CHAPTER 5 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Module 12– Dangerous Goods 4 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.1 Definition of dangerous goods “Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in these Regulations or which are classified according to these Regulations.“ Module 12– Dangerous Goods 5 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute Why to transport DG ? Module 12– Dangerous Goods 6 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.2 General philosophy Classification Prohibitions Training requirement Packaging How to Marking and Labeling maintain Documentation the safety Notification to pilot-in-command Avoiding Hidden Hazards Accident/ Incident Reporting Module 12– Dangerous Goods 7 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.3 The role of the parties in transit chain 1.2 Freight forwarder’s responsibility 1.4 Third party’s responsibility Module 12– Dangerous Goods 8 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.1 Shipper’s responsibilities − Recognize and identify − Classify the item into 1 of 9 classes − Packing/ Package − Marking, labellings and placarding − Complete the required documentation − Ensure that all national and international regulations have been complied with; and − Ensure their shipment is made safe for transport Module 12– Dangerous Goods 9 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.2 Freight forwarder ’s responsibilities − Select safe ways of transportation and handling of the goods − Advise the shipper on all implications and requirements and verify that the regulations is followed − Proper handling and storage Module 12– Dangerous Goods 10 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.3 Freight forwarder ’s responsibilities − Proper loading into trucks to transfer the items to the carrier − Inspection of packages → to ensure the package is intact for transport and handling − Reporting of any accidents/incidents − Following emergency procedures in the event of an accident/incident Module 12– Dangerous Goods 11 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.4 Operator’s responsibilities - Acceptance − Storage − Loading − Inspection − Provision of Information − Emergency response − Retention of records − Training Module 12– Dangerous Goods 12 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.5 Third party’s liability Provide capable staff for handling of dangerous goods; − Provide appropriate and well maintained equipment for the storage and handling of dangerous goods; − Store and handle the dangerous goods in separated areas if needed.
Module 12– Dangerous Goods 13 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.5 Carrier’s Liability − Acceptance or verification that the shipment of dangerous goods has been properly prepared; − Provision of capable staff and appropriate equipment for transport and handling of the goods; − Provision of the appropriate marks, signs to the vehicles, and documents; − Storage, loading and unloading of the shipments; − Inspection of the shipment during handling, for any leaks or damage; − Reporting of any accidents/incidents, and corresponding emergency procedures; − Training of all employees that may come into contact with dangerous goods; Module 12– Dangerous Goods 14 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute 1.4 Risk management Risk management includes defining the human factors in the infrastructure, policies and procedures) and their potential consequences. Module 12– Dangerous Goods 15 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute Chapter 2 THE SYSTEM OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS IN TRANSPORTATION Learning Objectives: After learning this chapter , the learners are able to: - Recognize practical dangerous goods Regulations - Well- apply dangerous goods regulations in accordance with transport mode Module 12– Dangerous Goods 16 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute About Dangerous Goods - Transport of dangerous goods needs to be regulated in order to prevent, as far as possible, accidents to persons or property and damage to the environment, the means of transport employed or to other goods. - Different regulations in every country and for different modes of transport, international trade in chemicals and dangerous products would be seriously impeded, if not made impossible and unsafe. - Dangerous goods are also subject to other kinds of regulations, e.
work safety regulations, consumer protection regulations, storage regulations, environment protection regulations. Module 12– Dangerous Goods 17 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute In order to ensure consistency between all these regulatory systems, the United Nations has developed mechanisms for the harmonization of hazard classification criteria and hazard communication tools (GHS) as well as for transport conditions for all modes for transport (TDG). Module 12– Dangerous Goods 18 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute UN- MODEL REGULATIONS - Developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council's Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Prepared by the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (CETDG), - Published in 1956. Because of the colour of the cover, the publication is known also in business as “Orange book”.
Module 12– Dangerous Goods 19 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute UN- MODEL REGULATIONS - The UN Model Regulations provide a uniform set of safety procedures covering consignment and transport issues such as classification, identification, packing, marking and labelling, documentation, security and training. - addressed to governments and to the international organisations concerned with safety in the transport of dg. - Aim: to present a basic scheme of provisions that will allow the uniform development of national and international regulations governing the various modes for transport Module 12– Dangerous Goods 20 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute UN- MODEL REGULATIONS Scope − The Model Regulations covers amongst other aspects: − principles of classification and definition of classes; − listing of the principal dangerous goods; − identification of dangerous goods; − general packing requirements; − testing procedures; − marking; − labelling or placarding; and − Transport documents. • Module 12– Dangerous Goods 21 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute Module 12– Dangerous Goods 22 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute UN MODEL REGULATION Module 12– Dangerous Goods 23 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute UN- MODEL REGULATIONS Structure The UN Model Regulations consists of seven parts, two appendices and an alphabetical index of substances and articles in two volumes.
Each part is subdivided into chapters, sections and subsections. The layout is as follows: Module 12– Dangerous Goods 24 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute UN- MODEL REGULATIONS Volume I Volume II 1. General provisions, definitions, 4. Packing and tank provisions training and security 5.
Requirements for the construction and testing of 3. Dangerous goods list and packaging, intermediate bulk limited quantities exceptions containers (IBCs), large Appendix A – List of generic and packaging, portable tanks, N. proper shipping names multiple-element gas containers Appendix B – Glossary of terms (MEGCs) and bulk containers 7. Provisions concerning Alphabetical index of substances transport operations and articles Module 12– Dangerous Goods 25 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS 1.1 BASIC OF IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS Recommendations of the UN Regulations for the Safe Committee of Experts on the Transport Transport of Radioactive Material Of Dangerous Goods by IAEA Technical Instructions for the Safe of Dangerous Goods by Air by ICAO IATA Module 12– Dangerous Goods 26 Dangerous Goods Regulations FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute DGR - APPLICABILITY Annex 18 (Chicago Convention) Technical instructions for Safe ICAO Transport of DG by air IATA IATA DGR are recognized by ICAO as the field document for the transport of DG by air.
STATES MORE RESTRICTIVE DGR 2.1 Some States and Operators use OPERATOR their right to be more restrictive than the ICAO Technical DGR 2. The variations are files with ICAO and IATA Module 12– Dangerous Goods 10 27 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute Module 12– Dangerous Goods 28 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute DANGEROUS GOODS LIMITATIONS Forbidden Cargo a/c only Pax & cargo a/c DGR 2.7 Under any Unless DG DG in DG in circumstances exempted Pax/crew Operator’s Limited property Quantity 2.6 Hidden DG DG in DG transported Excepted by post Quantity Module 12– Dangerous Goods 29 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute IMDG CODE Module 12– Dangerous Goods 30 FIATA Diploma in International Freight Management © Copyright 2021 Vietnam Logistics Research and Development Institute AN INTRODUCTION TO THE IMDG CODE This provides a brief overview of the provisions for shipping dangerous goods by sea, as contained in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. • The IMDG Code, 2018 Edition (inc. Amendment 39-18) comes into force on 1 January 2020 for two years and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2019.
• The IMDG Code, 2016 Edition Amendment 38- 16 came into force on 1 January 2018 for two years. • The IMDG Code Supplement, 2018 Edition renders obsolete the previous 2014 edition.