Welcome National Dangerous Goods Training Consortium ADR Driver

Welcome National Dangerous Goods Training Consortium ADR Driver Training Course 1

Introduction Your instructor Facilities Health and Safety Course format Drivers hours Breaks and refreshments Mobile phones 2

Conditions of Training Centres approved by SQA and DFT Approval may be withdrawn if standards are not met. Any complaint regarding the standard of the course should be directed to the DFT 3

Core Module Objectives To explain the hazards of dangerous goods Give information on how to minimise the dangers Describe actions to take in an emergency Demonstrate drivers competence through practical exercises in. Basic First Aid Fire Prevention Emergency actions 4

Training Employers have Duty of Care (HASAW Act Section 2) All staff require training Records of training must be kept 5

Driver Training Drivers have duty to carry dangerous goods carefully This course will provide much of the relevant knowledge and highlight the skills required Vehicles must driven carefully 6

Regulations UK Domestic road Carriage Regulations Refer to ADR Some additions and derogations 7

Regulations European Road Agreement ADR International journeys between most European countries Exempt from domestic regulations when complying fully with ADR 8

Regulations Worldwide sea transport IMDG Similar to road rules Dangerous goods note required 9

Regulations Rail Domestic - The Carriage Regulations International - RID Similar to ADR 10

Regulations Air Transport IATA Agreement based upon ICAO regulations 11

ADR Driver Training Certificate Approved course Valid 5 years (refreshed after 4) Class / mode specific Original carried Signed 12

ADR Driver Training Certificate 13

Responsibilities Consignor Carrier Driver Consignee Emergency Services 14

Hazard Classes Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4. 1 Class 4. 2 Class 4. 3 Class 5. 1 Class 5. 2 Class 6. 1 Class 6. 2 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Explosives (divided into six divisions) Gases Flammable liquids Flammable solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Substances dangerous when wet Oxidising substances Organic peroxides Toxic substances Infectious substances Radioactive material Corrosive substances Miscellaneous dangerous goods and articles 15

Class 1 Explosives (divided into six divisions) 16

Class 2 2. 1 Flammable gas 2. 2 Non Flammable, Non Toxic Gas 2. 3 Toxic Gas 17

Class 3 Flammable liquids 18

Class 4. 1 Flammable solids Class 4. 2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Class 4. 3 Substances dangerous when wet 19

Class 5. 1 Oxidising substances Class 5. 2 Organic peroxides 20

Class 6. 1 Toxic substances Class 6. 2 Infectious substances 21

Class 7 Radioactive material 22

Class 8 Corrosive substances 23

Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods and articles 24

Environmentally Hazardous Substance Mark 25

UN Numbers and Proper Shipping Names 4 digit number Identifies dangerous goods Specific e. g. UN 1230 METHANOL Collective e. g. UN 1057 LIGHTERS Generic e. g. UN 1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID N. O. S. 26

Packing Groups Packing Group III High danger Medium danger Low danger 27

Transport Categories Transport Category Transport Category 0 (highest danger) 1 2 3 4 (lowest danger) 28

Waste Additional Regulations Apply to : Consignors Carriers and drivers Consignees Disposal: Only at licensed sites 29

Waste Regulations Control Hazardous Waste Regulations Special Waste Regulations (Scotland) The Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations (TFS) The Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste Regulations The Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991 30

Environmental Protection Environmental Damage Vapours Spillage Contamination Duty of Care Environmentally Hazardous Substance Mark 31

Documentation Transport Document Must Contain. Un Number Proper Shipping Name Class (and subsidiary if present) Packing Group (if applicable) Tunnel Code (if tunnel part of route) Number and description of packages (if applicable) Total quantity of each item of dangerous goods Consignor and Consignee 32

Documentation Transport Document Information required in specific order. UN Number, Proper Shipping Name, Class, (Subsidiary Class), Packing Group, Tunnel Code E. g. UN 1098, ALLYL ALCOHOL, 6. 1, (3), PG I, (C/D) 33

Documentation CMR note usually used as Transport Document on International Journeys 34

Documentation Dangerous Goods Note essential for Sea Journeys 35

Documentation Vehicle Approval Certificate Required for tanks and some explosive vehicles. 36

Documentation ADR Driver Training Certificate Photo ID NDGT C Transp or t Richar d Slack 37

Instructions in Writing Provided by Carrier Carried in cab (readily available) Language all crew can understand 39

Vehicle Marking Driver responsible Clearly visible Removed when not required 40

Miscellaneous Equipment Vehicle Wheel Chock Two Warning Signs Crew Warning vest Torch Gloves Eye protection 41

Miscellaneous Equipment Additional equipment for certain Classes Vehicle Eye rinsing liquid Shovel Drain Seal Collecting Container Crew Respirator 42

Loading Procedures Comply with site rules Spillages cleaned up Engine and cab heater off Sufficient capacity in tanks for load No leaking or damaged packages 43

Loading Procedures Load must be secured Fragile packages protected from damage Tank and IBC valves closed and capped 44

Technical Equipment Employer must provide training Hoses, pumps, compressors and suction equipment on tanks. Valves and gauges on tanks Lifting equipment such as hoists and lifting platforms Equipment to assist with securing the load on the vehicle e. g. racks for the gas cylinders 45

Checks before the Journey Load secure Documentation Markings Equipment Vehicle condition 46

Tunnels May have additional Regulations Tunnel assigned category A to E Dangerous Goods assigned codes 47

Tunnels Tunnel Safety: Check vehicle and equipment before entering tunnel. Follow safety instructions Do not overtake Keep a safe distance Do not stop except in an emergency 48

Parking and Supervision Dangerous Goods may be subject to Parking and Supervision rules The carrier will inform the driver when they apply Supervision means driver must remain with vehicle 49

Parking and Supervision Driver may leave vehicle if parked. Secure factory or depot Supervised vehicle park Vehicle park where vehicle will not be damaged Open space away from the public highway and dwellings , where the public do not normally pass Handbrake must be applied 50

Breakdowns Stay with vehicle if possible Display warning signs Warn recovery crew of dangers 51

Unloading Similar to loading Remove vehicle markings when necessary 52

Mixed Loading Prohibited. Most Class 1 with other Dangerous Goods Class 6 and some Class 9 with foodstuffs or animal feed Best Practice. Flammable away from oxidising substances Corrosives away from gas cylinders Any incompatible substances apart 53

Segregation of incompatible substances can be achieved by. Using separate vehicles or compartments Additional packaging Keeping at least 800 mm apart Placing inert material between incompatibles 54

Multimodal Operations Modes of transport Road Rail Sea Air 55

Multimodal Operations Multimodal More than one mode 56

Multimodal Operations ISO containers Secured by four twistlocks Easily transferred between transport modes 57

Security Department for Transport has security division – TRANSEC Dangerous goods which could be misused by terrorists are High Consequence Dangerous Goods Carrier must have security plans Drivers must take extra precautions 58

Dangerous Load Card 59

Dangerous Load Card 60

Security video Transec security advice sheet 61

Driver Advice Sheet 62

Driver Advice Sheet 63

Photo ID Required for all vehicle crew TC G D N ort p s n Tra ck la ard S h c i R 64

Civil Liability and Duty of Care Consignors, Carriers and drivers have duty to prevent damage to. People The environment Victims may sue for compensation Failure to comply with the Regulations may result in criminal prosecution 65

Law Criminal Law (Statute Law) Acts prohibited by the State Actions brought by the Crown Defendant may receive fine or custodial sentence Civil law Cases e. g. where damage has occurred, for protection of civil rights, to obtain an injunction Compensation for damages can be awarded in successful actions 66

Personal Protective Equipment Basic legal requirements listed in Instructions in Writing. Required for all crew members Company and site rules may require additional PPE 67

Personal Protective Equipment Take care when putting or removing PPE Respirators do not provide oxygen They only filter air 68

Decontamination Wash with decontamination equipment Or place in container for later decontamination 69

Practical Exercises Emergency Aid Fire Emergency exercise 70

First Aid Assess situation Check dangers for you and casualty Is casualty conscious? 71

Burns and scalds caused by extremes of temperature Do not touch or remove anything from burn Drench with cold water Cover with kitchen film Seek medical attention 72

Chemical Contamination Make sure area around casualty is safe Wear protective gloves Wash off skin for at least 20 minutes Remove contaminated clothing while washing Take care with flammable – static spark risk Seek medical attention 73

Chemical contamination of Eye Check for danger Incline head backwards and to side Avoid contamination of other eye and yourself Wash out for 10 -20 minutes Open eyelid for casualty if necessary Seek medical attention 74

Control of bleeding Blood is required to transfer oxygen from lungs to brain Stop bleeding by applying pressure and elevate limb Do not remove embedded objects Apply pressure around object 75

CPR & Recovery Position D • Danger R • Response A • Airway B • Breathing C • CPR 76

CPR & Recovery Position D • Danger Check for danger R • Response No response? Shout for help A • Airway Open airway B • Breathing Not Breathing? Call 999 C • CPR 77

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • 30 Chest compressions • 2 Rescue breaths • Alternate until help arrives 78

Recovery Position Casualty unconscious and breathing? Check for life threatening injuries If none, place in recovery position 79

Fire Triangle FUEL OXYGEN HEAT 80

Fire Triangle Remove one side of triangle and fire goes out FUEL OXYGEN HEAT 81

Vehicle Maintenance & Fire Prevention Vehicle maintenance and daily checks essential Fires can be started by. Faulty electrics Smoking Rubbish in cabs Incorrect tyre pressures Binding brakes or wheel bearings Fuel leaks 82

Vehicle Maintenance & Fire Prevention Other sources of ignition. Static electricity Portable stoves Faulty cab heaters Fitting incorrect fuses Spillages Mixing of incompatible substances 83

Fire Extinguishers Types of extinguisher- Water Foam Carbon Dioxide Dry powder Wet chemical 84

Fire Extinguishers Dry powder is recommended Must be. Suitable for type A B and C fires Sealed with an easily removable tag to show that they are unused Show a compliance mark Show next inspection or use by date In good condition Easily accessible to vehicle crew 85

Fire Extinguishers Vehicle requirements Vehicle maximum mass Up to an including Vehicle minimum total extinguisher capacity Extinguisher minimum capacity Cab Additional 3500 kg 4 kg 2 kg No minimum >3500 to 7500 kg 8 kg 2 kg 6 kg >7500 kg 12 kg 6 kg Vehicles carrying Class 6. 2 only require 2 kg Vehicles under load limit exemptions require 2 kg 86

Associated Risks Fires can cause release of. Toxic or corrosive fumes Dense smoke Additional PPE may be required Water should not be used on electrical or flammable liquid fires Tyre fires are likely to re-ignite 88

Accident or Emergency Assess situation Do not put yourself at risk If on site, report to supervisor and follow site rules If on the road, vehicle crew must take actions in Instructions in Writing when safe to do so 89

Instructions in Writing Carried in vehicle cab and readily available Before start of journey. Crew must inform themselves of load being carried. Crew must consult Instructions in Writing for actions to be taken in an emergency 90

Instructions in Writing - Actions Apply brakes, stop engine, isolate battery Avoid sources of ignition Call emergency services Put on vest and place warning signs Keep transport documents available Avoid spilled substances and move upwind Use fire extinguishers to put out small fires Do not tackle fire in load compartment 91

Instructions in Writing - Actions Use PPE and vehicle equipment to contain spillages Advise people to move away upwind Move away from vicinity Remove contaminated clothing or PPE and dispose of safely 92

Emergency Services When Emergency Services arrive Show them transport documents Inform of dangers Actions taken Anyone requiring help 93

Injuries Attend to injured Follow procedures in First Aid section 94

Fire Tackle small or initial fires only Do not fight a fire involving the load compartment Ensure Emergency Services are called 95

Containment PPE must be worn when dealing with escape of dangerous goods Actions only taken when safe to do so Use on-board equipment to contain spillage Prevent spillage from water courses and sewers 96

Reporting When incident is under control, driver should inform carrier Carrier may be required to report incident under RIDDOR 97

Emergency Exercise 98