International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 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 gases Class 2.3 poisonous gases

Class 3 Flammable liquids Class 3.1 Flashpoint below -18oC Class 3.2 Flashpoint in range -18oC to < 23oC Class 3.3 Flashpoint in range 23oC to 61oC

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

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Class 7 Goods RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

Class 8 Goods CORROSIVES

Class 9 Goods MISCELLANEOUS

Product Containment 1 Conventional packages 2 Intermediate bulk containers ( IBC ) 3 Portable tanks and road tank vehicles 4 Bulk packaging and portable tanks for solid dangerous goods 5 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 Obey all safety rules and regulations 2 No smoking 3 Do not eat or drink when handling DG 4 Take particular care when handling DG 5 Check DG is storage 6 Keep the DG information system up to date

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

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

EMS

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