Office of Risk Management November 2010 TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS GENERAL AWARENESS

CANADA LEADS THE WORLD ! 1979 Mississauga Train Derailment Cargo propane 11 cars caustic soda 4 cars styrene 3 cars toluene 3 cars Fiberglass insulation2 cars Chlorine1 car (214,000 out of 240,000 residents were evacuated) Outcome > TDG ACT and Regulations TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Course Outline – TDG training requirements Legally it is a requirement to be trained and it must be task related. What materials are dangerous goods (for transport purposes) Shipping documents & other requirements Exemptions Your responsibilities Legally it is a requirement to be trained and it must be task related. What materials are dangerous goods (for transport purposes) Shipping documents & other requirements Exemptions Your responsibilities TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Objectives: Ensure that individuals are aware of TDG regulations Provide training to U of O personnel so they can : –Identify goods that fall under TDG –Understand their responsibilities –Understand shipping documentation & requirements – Know where to get info Ensure that individuals are aware of TDG regulations Provide training to U of O personnel so they can : –Identify goods that fall under TDG –Understand their responsibilities –Understand shipping documentation & requirements – Know where to get info TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Only personnel with TDG training can receive or ship dangerous goods. Or as they say: When in Rome do as the Romans Only personnel with TDG training can handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods. Only personnel with TDG training can receive or ship dangerous goods. Or as they say: When in Rome do as the Romans Only personnel with TDG training can handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods. TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Responsibilities, do you:  Receive dangerous goods?  Offer shipments to the courier?  Classify the samples?  Identify the TDG requirements?  Select the packaging and assisting in preparing the sample for transport?  Prepare the shipping documents?  Keep the records?  Receive dangerous goods?  Offer shipments to the courier?  Classify the samples?  Identify the TDG requirements?  Select the packaging and assisting in preparing the sample for transport?  Prepare the shipping documents?  Keep the records? TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Regulations There are 16 parts to the Regulation and 3 Schedules The Parts contain information on: (a) the classification criteria; (b) shipping names; (c) the use of Schedules 1, 2 and 3; (d) the shipping document; (e) the dangerous goods safety marks; (f) means of containment; There are 16 parts to the Regulation and 3 Schedules The Parts contain information on: (a) the classification criteria; (b) shipping names; (c) the use of Schedules 1, 2 and 3; (d) the shipping document; (e) the dangerous goods safety marks; (f) means of containment; TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

(g) the emergency response assistance plan (h) the report requirements accidental release (i) safe handling (j) the proper use of any equipment (k) the reasonable emergency measures to reduce or eliminate any danger; (l) for air transport. For details go to: (eng) (fr.) (g) the emergency response assistance plan (h) the report requirements accidental release (i) safe handling (j) the proper use of any equipment (k) the reasonable emergency measures to reduce or eliminate any danger; (l) for air transport. For details go to: (eng) (fr.) TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Classification of Materials Each product is classified according to its properties Material is classified using standardized shipping names and a dedicated UN # (United Nations #) There are 9 classes of dangerous goods Each product is classified according to its properties Material is classified using standardized shipping names and a dedicated UN # (United Nations #) There are 9 classes of dangerous goods TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

1. explosives, 2.gases, 3. flammable liquid, 4.flammable solids, 5. oxidizing substance & peroxide, 6. toxic & infectious substance, 7. radioactive material, 8. corrosives, 9.miscellaneous 9 CLASSES

Class 1 - Explosives There are six (6) divisions, each assigned based on the impact of the explosion or the sensitivity of the material: Examples: detonators, charges, cartridges,nitro-compounds… (All are in packing group II) It’s unlikely that explosives will be shipped/received by the U of Ottawa TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 2 - Gases Division 2.1 – flammable gases (propane, acetylene…) Division 2.2 – non-flammable and non-toxic gases (nitrogen, air) Division 2.3 – toxic gases There are no packing groups TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 3 – Flammable Liquids Includes liquids that can burn with an ignition temperature < 65.6 o C Examples includes among others: –Alkenes, petroleum products like diesel and kerosene –Alcohols Packing group depends on the boiling point and volatility TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 4 – Flammable - other Division 4.1 – flammable solids (naphthalene) Division 4.2 – product capable of spontaneous combustion (sodium hydrosuphite) Division 4.3 – can react with water /humidity (potassium, sodium) Packing group depends on combustion rate TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 5 – Oxidizers & Peroxides Division 5.1 – oxidizers Packing group depends on reaction violence Examples: Chlorates & chlorites, nitrates & nitrites Division 5.2 – organic peroxides Characteristics: –Sensitive to shock, can violently explode or react –Packing group II TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Materials Division 6.1 – toxic (inhalation, contact, ingestion) Division 6.2 – infectious 6.1 There are three (3) packing groups 6.2 does not have packing groups Infectious material require approval from the Biosafety Specialist prior to receipt or transfer (tel. ext. 3153) TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 7 – Radioactive There are 3 levels of radioactive sources: –Low level radiation (I) –Medium level radiation (II) –High level radiation (III) Includes substances with > 70 kBq/kg Transport Index (T.I.) Radioactive material require approval from the Radiation Safety Specialist prior to receipt or transfer (tel. ext. 3057) TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 8 - Corrosive Includes acids, alkali, and substances that corrode material or destroy skin Includes among others: –Power Plant Boiler water treatment products –Lab acids and alkali –Some batteries There are 3 packing groups: o Packing Group I (most hazardous) o Packing Group Ii (moderately hazardous) o Packing Group III ( least hazardous) TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Class 9 - Miscellaneous These products do not meet classification requirements applicable to Classes 1 to 8 Most are in Packing Group III Examples: Dry Ice TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

SHIPPING NAMES This is the formal standardized name of the product (as listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1) Each hazardous product shipped must be listed on the Shippers Declaration form in CAPITAL LETTERS Ex: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE AIR, COMPRESSED (with not more than 23.5 per cent oxygen, by volume) HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION (more than 7 per cent available chlorine). Common name = bleach This is the formal standardized name of the product (as listed in Column 2 of Schedule 1) Each hazardous product shipped must be listed on the Shippers Declaration form in CAPITAL LETTERS Ex: CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE AIR, COMPRESSED (with not more than 23.5 per cent oxygen, by volume) HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION (more than 7 per cent available chlorine). Common name = bleach TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Schedules 1,2 & 3 Schedule 1 – list all shipping names based on the substances corresponding UN # Schedule 2 – list the special provisions associated with the corresponding UN # Schedule 3 – alphabetic listing of the shipping names ( schedules are used to identify: classes, packing groups, limits, ERAP index, authorized mode of transport) Schedule 1 – list all shipping names based on the substances corresponding UN # Schedule 2 – list the special provisions associated with the corresponding UN # Schedule 3 – alphabetic listing of the shipping names ( schedules are used to identify: classes, packing groups, limits, ERAP index, authorized mode of transport) TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Shipping documents: Shipping documents contain information pertaining to: (consignor/consignee contact info, characteristics of dangerous good, if required erap) Examples: –Straight Bill of Lading –uO Ground Shipping Document –Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods (air) –Waste Manifest Shipping documents contain information pertaining to: (consignor/consignee contact info, characteristics of dangerous good, if required erap) Examples: –Straight Bill of Lading –uO Ground Shipping Document –Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods (air) –Waste Manifest TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Documentation Presentation & Retention Shipping Document:  Within 15 days upon a request from an inspector o 2 yrs after the date the shipping document was prepared or presented to the carrier (applies for DG received and sent) Training Certificate:(proof of training)  Immediately upon request from an inspector  Training Certificate valid for 3 yrs ground, 2 yrs air o Employer keep record for 2 yrs after the expiry date of the training record. TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Dangerous Goods Safety Marks Shipping Name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION UN# UN 1824 Types of Marking 4GV/X4.1/S/00 Packaging design/specification marking CAN/ICC 2-83 Packaging use marking Types of Labels Hazard labels Handling labels Placards & other signs and markings Shipping Name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION UN# UN 1824 Types of Marking 4GV/X4.1/S/00 Packaging design/specification marking CAN/ICC 2-83 Packaging use marking Types of Labels Hazard labels Handling labels Placards & other signs and markings TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Means of Containment The shipping container must meet specific requirements depending on the product being shipped. Packages must be shipped in certified containers * Unless otherwise stated The container requirements centre around: –Avoiding being easily damaged (test criteria specified) –Being able to withstand temperature extremes –Protecting the handlers –Contain the sample The shipping container must meet specific requirements depending on the product being shipped. Packages must be shipped in certified containers * Unless otherwise stated The container requirements centre around: –Avoiding being easily damaged (test criteria specified) –Being able to withstand temperature extremes –Protecting the handlers –Contain the sample TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

ERAP (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) Set criteria must be met to engage the ERAP Requirement. Canutec – available 24 hrs collect - *666 (cell phone) uO – 5411 (available 24 hrs) Faculty/Service/ORM Set criteria must be met to engage the ERAP Requirement. Canutec – available 24 hrs collect - *666 (cell phone) uO – 5411 (available 24 hrs) Faculty/Service/ORM TDG General Awareness Nov Should know:  what is being shipped,  by whom,  who approved the shipment, Goal: to facilitate the shipment/response

Reporting Requirements Engaged when accidental releases of dangerous goods from containment is noted Quantities which trigger this response are class dependent. Immediate reporting requirement, 30 day follow – up report Engaged when accidental releases of dangerous goods from containment is noted Quantities which trigger this response are class dependent. Immediate reporting requirement, 30 day follow – up report Report potential breach of containment to your supervisor & 5411 TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Safe Handling Dangerous goods are packaged and labelled to mitigate the risk of release. This may mean that package may have specific packaging requirements which require additional measures to be taken to transfer the container. Consider: –Size, weight and dimensions –Directional limitations –Personal safety Dangerous goods are packaged and labelled to mitigate the risk of release. This may mean that package may have specific packaging requirements which require additional measures to be taken to transfer the container. Consider: –Size, weight and dimensions –Directional limitations –Personal safety TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Proper Use of Equipment Equipment that may be required: Cart to reduce exposure Steel toe shoes Cylinder cart Fork lift, etc. Only trained personnel must handle these types of equipment! Equipment that may be required: Cart to reduce exposure Steel toe shoes Cylinder cart Fork lift, etc. Only trained personnel must handle these types of equipment! TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Reasonable Emergency Measures Additional measures must be in place for shipments that could potentially present a risk in advent of a release.  MSDS, talk to the supplier Support mechanisms: Administrative controls: authorization to purchase, transfer Training & Education Response capacity: lab, institution. Additional measures must be in place for shipments that could potentially present a risk in advent of a release.  MSDS, talk to the supplier Support mechanisms: Administrative controls: authorization to purchase, transfer Training & Education Response capacity: lab, institution. TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Air Transport TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Exemptions TDG and IATA provide the opportunity for special cases (TDG Part 1) or special provisions (TDG Schedule 2). Recognizes that in specific circumstances an equivalent level of safety may be attained to mitigate the risk to individuals and the environment. Sets specific standards that must be met the UO TDG Guide and Class 6.2 and Class 7 SOPs outlines some of these. TDG and IATA provide the opportunity for special cases (TDG Part 1) or special provisions (TDG Schedule 2). Recognizes that in specific circumstances an equivalent level of safety may be attained to mitigate the risk to individuals and the environment. Sets specific standards that must be met the UO TDG Guide and Class 6.2 and Class 7 SOPs outlines some of these. TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

DON’T FORGET OTHER APPROVALS MAY BE REQUIRED ! -APPROVAL TO POSSESS -APPROVAL TO TRANSFER  biological material,  radioactive material,  controlled goods If in doubt contact ORM. X 5892 OTHER APPROVALS MAY BE REQUIRED ! -APPROVAL TO POSSESS -APPROVAL TO TRANSFER  biological material,  radioactive material,  controlled goods If in doubt contact ORM. X 5892 TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010

Roles and Responsibilities TDG General Awareness Nov Consignor vs Consignee ! 1.Classify / Identify 2.Implications 3.Emergency 4.Documentation Four general areas of responsibilities can be identified. Lets discuss the summary table outlining these.

The keys to general awareness are knowing : TDG General Awareness Nov what is a dangerous good receiving, handling and offering requirements packaging & labelling specifications documentation and record keeping emergency measures/ ERAP reporting.

TDG & You NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE BASICS …. You can: 1. identify a dangerous good shipment, 2. assist in ensuring the shipment is TDG compliant, 3. use the uO – TDG Guide & ORM TDG web page as a reference tool, and 4. always seek verification and assistance from ORM. NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE BASICS …. You can: 1. identify a dangerous good shipment, 2. assist in ensuring the shipment is TDG compliant, 3. use the uO – TDG Guide & ORM TDG web page as a reference tool, and 4. always seek verification and assistance from ORM. TDG General Awareness Nov. 2010