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Integrated Risk Management System
/ Standard reference Clause: / Qual ity / Food Safety / OHS / ENV4.4.6 / 4.4.6
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT PROCEDURE / Revision No: / 0
Rev Date: / 8 February 2012
Page: / Page 1 of 6
Approved By: / <Accountable Job Title> / Signature: / Responsibility
1.0 / OBJECTIVE
To ensure that the environment and employees, contractors and other involved personnel are protected from any potential health or physical exposure risks associated with the road transport of Hazardous Materials.
2.0 / METHOD
2.1 / PDCA Summary
2.2 / Applicable Standards
The transport of Hazardous Materials is managed as a minimum through the following applicable standards / legal requirements:
· ISO 14001:2004
· National Environmental Management Act No.107 of 1998 (NEMA)
· Hazardous Substances Act No. 15 of 1973
· National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008)
· African Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
· SANS 1518: 2008 / SANS 10231: 2010 / SANS 10232-1:2007 / SANS 10232-3:2007 / SANS 10232-4:2007 / SANS 10368: 2007
To ensure legal compliance the Legal Register and Relevant Legislation are the key reference sources, refer to Legal and Other Requirements Procedure. / Risk Control
2.3 / Definitions
Dangerous Goods
Refers to items that are potentially dangerous during transportation. They include a wide range of solids, liquids and gases that have explosive, flammable, toxic (poisonous), infectious, radioactive, corrosive or environmentally hazardous (ecotoxic) properties.
Consignor
Person who offers dangerous goods for transport in a vehicle referred to in the relevant national legislation.
Operator
person responsible for the use of a motor vehicle for the transport of dangerous goods as defined in the relevant national legislation
Qualified person
person trained to perform a specific task, and nominated by the operator, the consignor or the consignee
Consignee
as defined in the relevant national legislation
TREC
The transport emergency card listing the hazards and emergency information for a material being transported for use by the driver during an incident, or by the emergency services, if required.
United Nations number (UN No.)
unique four digit number allocated to an item of dangerous goods listed in SANS 10228 / Risk Control
2.4 / Legal Requirements
All materials transported are investigated as part of the Environmental Risk Assessment process and classified as per the above waste definitions, refer to the Environmental Risk Assessment Procedure. A compatibility study is required on all materials been transported together
The following exemptions from the requirements for the transport of dangerous goods may apply:
· the dangerous goods are exempt from road transport regulations by special provision in SANS 10228
· the goods are transported by a bona fide farmer or an employee of the farmer and are intended for use in farming operations, provided that the goods are not used for resale either in their original form or in combination with any other substance,
· the journey does not exceed 250 km of which no more than 50 km shall be on a main arterial road designated with a N number,
· the quantity of classified dangerous goods in liquid form does not exceed 1 000 L,
· the quantity of classified dangerous goods in solid form does not exceed 1 000 kg, and
· the quantity of classified dangerous goods transported in a mixed load containing goods in
· Both liquid and solid form, in kilograms and litres, does not exceed 1000.
The volume or quantity of the substance being transported must be measured. It is important to note that each container counts as a volume, therefore, if a number of bottles of the same substance are transported, the volume of each container is not added together. If however, medium to large containers, intermediate Bulk containers (IBC’s) are used then SANS 10233 applies.
Refer to SANS 10231 for further information on exemptions for mixed loads / Risk Control
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2.5 / Operational requirements
Any vehicle transporting Dangerous Goods on a South African road, unless subject to an exemption, must be registered. Compliance is determined by which classified substances are transported and the quantity of Dangerous Goods transported. All vehicles are required to display the operator registration.
All vehicles and ancillary equipment involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods need to comply with the required standards, are well maintained and all appropriate safety systems are in place
Any person who drives the dangerous goods vehicle is required to:
· have the relevant drivers license available
· carry specific documents including a Transport Emergency Card and a Dangerous Goods Declaration
· have Professional Driving Permits with category D, for vehicles above 3500 gvm
· have suitable Dangerous Goods Training
For all requirements refer to SANS 10231 / Department Head
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2.6 / Vehicle and Signage Requirements
A certificate of roadworthiness is required for all motor vehicle having a GVM of less than 3500kgs, if it is used to convey dangerous goods; however, there are exemptions with regards to the volumes transported.
For all requirements refer to SANS 10231
The potential risks of the consignment are to be adequately communicated to all who may come into contact with the goods in the course of transport (SABS 0232-1 and IMDG Codes). The labelling system is based on the classification of dangerous goods and is designed to make dangerous goods easily recognisable from a distance by the appearance of the label displayed.
Labels used are in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° that correspond to the class of the dangerous goods with respect to the colour and the symbol. The number of the class or division is included on the label. A total of three placards are attached, one at the rear and one on either side of the vehicle. A danger warning diamond, orange in colour, must also be affixed to the front of the vehicle.
The four digit UN number of the dangerous goods should also be displayed for all modes of transport. Placards include a 24-hour contact telephone number of the operator where details of the consignment and the route of the vehicle can be obtained, as well as a specialist advice telephone number where specialist information on the hazard of the consignment can be obtained refer to SABS 0232-1and 0232-2.
Transport emergency cards (TREC) are required to be carried in the cab of any vehicle carrying Dangerous Goods in quantities exceeding the exempt quantities. The purpose of these cards is to instruct the driver in the event of an incident. They may also assist emergency response workers, as they carry information that is specific to the particular goods being carried. A separate card must be carried for each Dangerous Goods item in the load. For further information refer to SANS 10232-4.
The driver is also required to carry a route plan, a waste certificate and an explosives permit, where applicable, any Fire permits that have been issued by the fire services must be carried for flammable products.
The TREC will also require certain protective equipment for use during an incident or mechanical breakdown including the following:
· Self-standing reflective warning triangles (2 per vehicle)
· Reflective vest
· Protective goggles or face shield
· Protective gloves
· Protective shoes
· Eyewash bottle with clean water
· Respiratory safety device that will allow driver to escape, if specially recommended by manufacturer
· Light protective clothing / Driver
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2.7 / Incident reporting
All accidents and incidents including leakage, spillage, explosion, fire involving Dangerous Goods vehicles must be reported to the relevant authorities within 30 days, the operator must also prepare an incident report in accordance with annex D. Refer to Control of Non-conformity Procedure
A spill containment kit may be purchased and provided to drivers or employees for use during small spills. Vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods must also be provided with a Regulation 3 First Aid Kit, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Refer to SANS 10231 “Transportation of Dangerous Goods Operation / Driver
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2.8 / Training needs Identification
Training needs specific to transport of hazardous materials are identified and are addressed through the Competence, Training and Awareness Procedure
Drivers transporting Dangerous Goods require training in terms of Regulation 280/117(e) (Heavy) and SANS 10231-2006 (light) as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its amendments. / Head of Department
3.0 / PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND REPORTING
o Number & nature of Internal/External Audit Findings
o Number & nature of Incident Reports raised
The above Performance measures are analysed, trended & reported as part of the Management Review / Relevant QA Manager
4.0 SCHEDULE OF RECORDS
Ref# / Title / Input Responsibility / Retention Location / Retention Period / Authority for Disposal / Access Control *Management Review minutes / SHEQ Manager / Shared Drive / 3 years / SHEQ Manager / 5
Non-conformance / SHEQ Manager / Shared Drive / 3 years / SHEQ Manager / 5
Training records / SHEQ Manager / Shared Drive / 10 years / SHEQ Manager / 5
* 1 = site perimeter security; 2 = direct access control (card / finger reader); 3 = locked cabinet; 4 = fire proof safe; 5 = off site backup / archive
5.0 SUMMARY FLOW CHART
Risk Control / Department Head / DriverPrinted copies of this document are to be treated as “Uncontrolled”