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TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD UNDER ADR
1. WHEN TRANSPORTING DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD DRIVERS MUST
Visually check all internal surfaces of the trailer for cleanliness, any potential hazards eg: protruding nails, holes in floor and damaged superstructure, prior to loading.
Ensure that the load is adequately stowed, segregated and secured for the journey ahead.
Ensure that they have the correct documentation and fully understand its use:
- Completed Dangerous Goods Note (DGN), if the journey involves a voyage by sea.
- Transport Document
- Tremcard(s) / Emergency Instructions in writing
- Container Packing Certificate; which must accompany the load if Dangerous Goods are loaded in a Container and the transport journey precedes a voyage by sea.
- Any client paperwork required to accompany the consignment/load.
Advise their Traffic Office of any concerns they may have regarding documentation or the consignment load before leaving the collection point.
Ensure that all relevant documentation, including the Tremcard/Emergency Instructions in writing are in the appropriate languages of the countries in which the load will be travelling and in a language that the driver can understand, is made available when carrying regulated Dangerous Goods. Tremcards/Emergency Instructions must be clearly displayed in the driver’s cab. If transporting a Container and the journey precedes a voyage by sea, a ‘Container Packing Certificate’ must accompany the load. This may be incorporated in another document, such as a Dangerous Goods Note (DGN). The driver must not depart without required documentation. Any documentation not relevant to the load being carried must be either removed from the vehicle or placed in a securely closed container.
Have read the emergency instructions and can confirm all necessary PPE and equipment as stated is present, before starting their journey.
Ensure Orange Pates are displayed on the vehicle as specified by Dangerous Goods Regulations. They must be clearly visible, kept clean and free from obstruction and only removed when all regulated dangerous goods have been unloaded.
When dropping a trailer at the port of export, Dangerous Goods Placards (Warning Diamonds) must be affixed to the front, rear and both sides. When transporting a Container, Placards (Warning Diamonds) must be affixed throughout the transport journey.
Ensure that no-one smokes either in the vicinity of or inside a vehicle which is being used for the carriage of dangerous goods, or during loading and unloading operations.
Not smoke in the vehicle cab or when in close proximity to parked vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
Prevent unauthorised entry to trailer/vehicle.
Ensure the vehicle handbrake is applied and the vehicle engine is switched off during loading/unloading operations.
Ensure the correct safety equipment and protective clothing is used/worn and all necessary precautions are taken to prevent a dangerous incident.
Check contents and condition of First Aid kit, seal integrity of eye wash solution bottle(s) and expiry dates.
Ensure that all safety rules relating to the dangerous goods are observed and customer requirements complied with. The Emergency Instructions for the dangerous goods must be strictly followed, when responding to a spill, leak, road traffic accident, fire or any other emergency.
Understand the method of use, seal integrity and inspection requirements of fire extinguishers.
Ensure their ADR licence is carried at all times and is appropriate for the consignment(s) to be carried. The licence must be produced on request. A form of photographic identity (driving licence/passport) must also be carried.
Crew members must hold the equivalent level of qualification as the driver. Other passengers must not be carried.
Note: Safety in loading/unloading operations is the responsibility of everyone involved in the operation, ie: consignor, consignee, haulier, loading/unloading staff and vehicle driver.
Under regulations contained in ADR 2007 Chapter 1.10, a higher level of security is required when transporting those substances which have the potential for misuse, if they find their way into the wrong hands. These substances are listed in ADR 1.10.5 and the haulier must inform their drivers if their load contains consignments that fall into any of these categories of goods.
Drivers must maintain supervision of their vehicle at all times and whenever possible, park in a company depot or port compound. If a company depot or port compound is not available for parking, then they should park according to the following instructions and in this order of precedence:
A vehicle park supervised by an attendant who has been notified of the nature of the load and the whereabouts of the driver.
A public or private vehicle park where the transport unit is not likely to suffer damage from other vehicles.
A suitable open space separated from the public highway and from dwellings, where the public does not normally pass or assemble.
A VEHICLE CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS MUST NOT BE PARKED OVERNIGHT OR LEFT UNATTENDED IN LAY-BYS, NORMAL CAR PARKS, NEAR HOUSING ESTATES, SCHOOLS OR HOSPITALS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
In the event of a spill, leak, road traffic accident or fire, drivers should:
Assess the situation quickly – delays could result in loss of life, serious injury, property or environmental damage.
Alert the Emergency Services, or cause them to be alerted immediately.
Make the Tremcard(s) available to the Emergency Services and/or specialist response team.
Advise their Traffic Office, as soon as practicable, of the situation.
Ensure that all relevant documentation, including the Tremcard/Emergency Instructions in writing are in the appropriate languages of the countries in which the load will be travelling and in a language that the driver can understand, is made available when carrying regulated Dangerous Goods. Tremcards/Emergency Instructions must be clearly displayed in the driver’s cab. If transporting a Container and the journey precedes a voyage by sea, a ‘Container Packing Certificate’ must accompany the load. This may be incorporated in another document, such as a Dangerous Goods Note (DGN). The driver must not depart without required documentation. Any documentation not relevant to the load being carried must be either removed from the vehicle or placed in a securely closed container.
Have read the emergency instructions and can confirm all necessary PPE and equipment as stated is present, before starting their journey.
Ensure Orange Pates are displayed on the vehicle as specified by Dangerous Goods Regulations. They must be clearly visible, kept clean and free from obstruction and only removed when all regulated dangerous goods have been unloaded.
When dropping a trailer at the port of export, Dangerous Goods Placards (Warning Diamonds) must be affixed to the front, rear and both sides. When transporting a Container, Placards (Warning Diamonds) must be affixed throughout the transport journey.
Ensure that no-one smokes either in the vicinity of or inside a vehicle which is being used for the carriage of dangerous goods, or during loading and unloading operations.
Not smoke in the vehicle cab or when in close proximity to parked vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
Prevent unauthorised entry to trailer/vehicle.
Ensure the vehicle handbrake is applied and the vehicle engine is switched off during loading/unloading operations.
Ensure the correct safety equipment and protective clothing is used/worn and all necessary precautions are taken to prevent a dangerous incident.
Check contents and condition of First Aid kit, seal integrity of eye wash solution bottle(s) and expiry dates.
Ensure that all safety rules relating to the dangerous goods are observed and customer requirements complied with. The Emergency Instructions for the dangerous goods must be strictly followed, when responding to a spill, leak, road traffic accident, fire or any other emergency.
Understand the method of use, seal integrity and inspection requirements of fire extinguishers.
Ensure their ADR licence is carried at all times and is appropriate for the consignment(s) to be carried. The licence must be produced on request. A form of photographic identity (driving licence/passport) must also be carried.
Crew members must hold the equivalent level of qualification as the driver. Other passengers must not be carried.
Note: Safety in loading/unloading operations is the responsibility of everyone involved in the operation, ie: consignor, consignee, haulier, loading/unloading staff and vehicle driver.
2. HIGH CONSEQUENCE DANGEROUS GOODS (HCDG)
Under regulations contained in ADR 2007 Chapter 1.10, a higher level of security is required when transporting those substances which have the potential for misuse, if they find their way into the wrong hands. These substances are listed in ADR 1.10.5 and the haulier must inform their drivers if their load contains consignments that fall into any of these categories of goods.
3. PARKING OF VEHICLES CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS
Drivers must maintain supervision of their vehicle at all times and whenever possible, park in a company depot or port compound. If a company depot or port compound is not available for parking, then they should park according to the following instructions and in this order of precedence:
A vehicle park supervised by an attendant who has been notified of the nature of the load and the whereabouts of the driver.
A public or private vehicle park where the transport unit is not likely to suffer damage from other vehicles.
A suitable open space separated from the public highway and from dwellings, where the public does not normally pass or assemble.
A VEHICLE CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS MUST NOT BE PARKED OVERNIGHT OR LEFT UNATTENDED IN LAY-BYS, NORMAL CAR PARKS, NEAR HOUSING ESTATES, SCHOOLS OR HOSPITALS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
4. DANGEROUS GOODS INCIDENT
In the event of a spill, leak, road traffic accident or fire, drivers should:
Assess the situation quickly – delays could result in loss of life, serious injury, property or environmental damage.
Alert the Emergency Services, or cause them to be alerted immediately.
Make the Tremcard(s) available to the Emergency Services and/or specialist response team.
Advise their Traffic Office, as soon as practicable, of the situation.
5. DRIVER AND VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Drivers are required to carry the standard PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) plus:
- Chemical-resistant Wellington boots
- Chemical-resistant one piece suit
- First Aid Equipment
- Protection for the Public - minimum equipment per vehicle:
- Two self-standing warning signs (eg: reflective cones or triangles or flashing amber lights which are independent from the electrical equipment of the vehicle)
- Protection for the Environment - minimum equipment per vehicle
- Broom
- Shovel
- Collecting container with sealable lid
- Drain cover eg: polythene sheet
- Miscellaneous Equipment per Vehicle
- Two suitably sized wheel chocks
- One non-metal hand held battery torch (for each member of the vehicle crew)
- Fire Fighting Equipment per Vehicle
- One portable fire extinguisher suitable to fight a cab fire or engine fire, minimum 2 kg dry powder, or other suitable equivalent.
- One portable fire extinguisher to fight minor trailer fire (tyre/brakes etc), minimum capacity 6 kg dry powder, or other suitable equivalent.
Note: The total extinguisher capacity is to be increased to 12 kgs as from 1 January 2008, of which one shall have a minimum capacity of 6 kgs.
Wheel chocks shall be used, to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement when instructed to do so by loading or unloading staff or if the driver deems it necessary as an additional safety measure. Wheel chocks must also be used, if appropriate, in emergency situations.
Drivers shall, if required to transport dangerous goods through a tunnel or over a bridge crossing and they are unsure as to any restrictions which may apply seek guidance from their Traffic Office.
When carrying dangerous goods under ADR you must not exceed 90kph (56mph).
6. USE OF WHEEL CHOCKS
Wheel chocks shall be used, to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement when instructed to do so by loading or unloading staff or if the driver deems it necessary as an additional safety measure. Wheel chocks must also be used, if appropriate, in emergency situations.
7. TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS THROUGH TUNNELS AND OVER BRIDGE CROSSINGS IN THE UK AND ON THE CONTINENT
Drivers shall, if required to transport dangerous goods through a tunnel or over a bridge crossing and they are unsure as to any restrictions which may apply seek guidance from their Traffic Office.
8. SPEED RESTRICTIONS ON VEHICLES CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS
When carrying dangerous goods under ADR you must not exceed 90kph (56mph).
9. ADDITIONAL DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE (IMDG)
The only additional driver responsibility to those set out in ADR relate to the display of hazardous labels on the trailer itself:
Note: When removing the Placards (Warning Diamonds) from the trailer, drivers must not remove the Orange Plates.
- The relevant hazardous label(s) must be displayed on the front and rear, and both sides of the trailer before entering a dock, port or harbour area.
- If you are accompanying the load, Orange Plates front and rear, must remain displayed.
- On leaving a dock, port or harbour area, the Placards (Warning Diamonds) should be removed from the trailer.
Note: When removing the Placards (Warning Diamonds) from the trailer, drivers must not remove the Orange Plates.