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on board vessel. – marine pollutants
Requirements for testing of packages are laid – limited quantities and excepted quantities
down in chapter 6 of IMDG Code.
4. Load/ Unload Cargo Transport Unit
Personnel involved in packing of dangerous goods
shall be trained in: Chapter 7.3 of IMDG Code contains the provisions
appropriate to those responsible for the
– Classes consignment operations in the dangerous goods
transport supply chain, including provisions
– Packaging requirements relating to packing of dangerous goods into cargo
transport units. Segregation provisions of Chapter
– type of packages (IBC, large packaging, tank 7.2 must be adhered to when multiple dangerous
goods are packed into same container.When liquid
– container and bulk container) dangerous goods are filled into tank containers
degree of filling as prescribed in chapter 4.2
– UN marking for approved packagings must be taken in to consideration. Guidelines for
packing a container can be found in UNECE CTU
– segregation requirements Code. Personnel involved in packing of container
must be trained in performing this function. Most
– limited quantities and excepted quantities of the cargo damages and fires are originated by
dangerous goods poorly packed in containers.
– Marking and labelling
Personnel involved in Load/unload cargo transport
– First aid measures units shall be trained in:
– Emergency response procedures – Documentation
– Safe handling procedures – Classes
3. Mark, label or placard dangerous goods – Marking, labelling and placarding
Every package of dangerous goods must be – Stowage requirements, where applicable
marked and labelled. Marking includes UN
Number, Proper Shipping Name, Technical – Segregation requirements
name (when assigned with special provision
274), Marine Pollutant mark. Labels of Class and – Cargo securing requirements (as contained in
Subsidiary Risks must be affixed next to the marks. the
Special provisions may require additional label
or dispense a label which need to be considered. – CTU Code)
Consignment of dangerous goods in Limited
Quantities or Excepted Quantities have different – Emergency response procedures
marking requirements which are laid down in
chapters 3.4 and 3.5 respectively. There may be – First aid measures
additional marking requirements or exemptions
for specific goods stipulated through special – CSC requirements
provisions.
– Safe handling procedures
Personnel involved in marking Labeling of
dangerous goods packages or Placarding the ExisTechnologies online training for safe handling
cargo transport units shall be trained in: and packing of CTUs is an effective training tool
for same.
– Classes
5. Prepare Transport Document
– Marking, labelling and placarding
requirements Once the doors of container are closed no one
can see what is inside the box. No one knows
– primary and subsidiary risk labels
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