IMDG code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Objectives

IMDG code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

Objectives ► Explain the dangerous goods classification ► Recognize the IMDG labels ► Name the packing groups ► Name the proper documents ► Explain the DG cargo information flow ► Describe the stowage and segregation requirements ► Explain how to work with the IMDG code books.

Hazardous Cargoes ► Petroleum products ► Chemicals( industrial, pharmaceutical, agricultural ) ► Minerals ► Animal products ► Plant products ► Radioactive materials

Class 1 EXPLOSIVES ► Class 1. 1 mass explosion hazard ► Class 1. 2 projection hazard, not mass explosion ► Class 1. 3 fire hazard minor, blast and/or projection hazard, not mass explosion ► Class 1. 4 no significant hazard ► Class 1. 5 very insensitive, but mass explosion hazard

Class 2 Gases ► Class 2. 1 flammable gases ► Class 2. 2 non flammable, compressed ► Class 2. 3 poisonous gases

Class 3 Flammable liquids ► Class 3. 1 Flashpoint below -18 o. C ► Class 3. 2 Flashpoint in range -18 o. C to < 23 o. C ► Class 3. 3 Flashpoint in range 23 o. C to 61 o. C

Class 4 Goods ► Class 4. 1 flammable solids ► Class 4. 2 solids or liquids spontaneously ► Class 4. 3 dangerous when wet

Class 5 Goods ► Class 5. 1 oxidizing agents / oxidizing substances ► Class 5. 2 organic peroxides

Class 6 Goods ► Class 6. 1 poisonous substances ► Class 6. 2 infectious substances

Class 7 Goods RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

Class 8 Goods CORROSIVES

Class 9 Goods MISCELLANEOUS

Product Containment ► 1 ► 2 ► 3 ► 4 ► 5 Conventional packages Intermediate bulk containers ( IBC ) Portable tanks and road tank vehicles Bulk packaging and portable tanks for solid dangerous goods Limited quantities

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DG declaration

DG note

DG packing certificate

Dg list

Need for Advance Cargo Information ► 1 For checking cargo on arrival ► 2 For planning storage ► 3 for confirming stowage ► 4 For special treatment

Uses of Advance Information on Dangerous Cargoes ► 1 For checking cargo on arrival ► 2 For planning storage and stowage ► 3 For preparing for emergencies

Inspection resluts

Stowage Categories and Sources of Information on Stowage

Accident Prevention ► 1 ► 2 ► 3 ► 4 ► 5 ► 6 Obey all safety rules and regulations No smoking Do not eat or drink when handling DG Take particular care when handling DG Check DG is storage Keep the DG information system up to date

Emergency Plan ► 1 ► 2 ► 3 ► 4 ► 5 ► 6 ► 7 Initial response system Lines of responsibility and command Emergency equipment Liaison with local emergency services Action specification Reporting system Publication and distribution of plan

Dealing with Emergencies ► 1 ► 2 ► 3 ► 4 ► 5 ► 6 Accident prevention emergency plan Procedure practice Equipment checking Following the plan Reporting system

EMS

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