CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN Agreement concerning the international Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Kabul, 24 August 2015 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, Project Manager

Regulations UNECE Sub-committee GHS Sub-committee TDG ECOSOC Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling Sub-committee GHS Sub-committee TDG ECOSOC was established under the United Nations Charter as the principal organ for the coordination of economic, social, and related work. The Sub-committee publishes the UN Model Regulations, which form the basis for all transport regulations governing dangerous goods. (Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) UN Model Regulations 18th edition, 2013

Regulations for Different Transport Modes UN ECOSOC Model Regulations „Orange Book“ The UN‘s Model Regulations define what substances are classified as dangerous goods and how they must be transported. The same UN numbers (always 4-digits) thus apply to the same dangerous goods throughout the world. Specialist sub-committees develop the regulations for the specific types of transport modes. ADR: UNECE WP15/AC.1 RID: OTIF OTIF: International Organisation for International Carriage by Rail ICAO-TI: ICAO-DGP and IATA with IATA-DGR (but under private law) IMDG: IMO MSC ADN – inland waters: UNECE WP.15/AC.2 ADNR: CCR MD-G UNECE OTIF ICAO IMO UNECE ADR RID ICAO-TI IATA-DGR IMDG Code ADN

of the next mentioned Contracting Parties. ADR Agreement ADR: The European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), done in Geneva on 30 September 1957, entered into force on 29 January 1968 Official languages: English, French, Russian Transport of dangerous goods needs to be regulated in order to prevent, as far as possible, accidents to persons or property and damage to the environment, the means of transport employed or to other goods. However, with different regulations in every country and for different modes of transport, international trade in chemicals and dangerous products would be seriously impeded, if not made impossible and unsafe. Moreover, dangerous goods are also subject to other kinds of regulations, e.g. work safety regulations, consumer protection regulations, storage regulations, environment protection regulations. In order to ensure consistency between all these regulatory systems, the United Nations has developed mechanisms for the harmonization of hazard classification criteria and hazard communication tools (GHS) as well as for transport conditions for all modes for transport (TDG). In addition, the UNECE administers regional agreements that ensure the effective implementation of these mechanisms as far as transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterways is concerned. ADR applies to transport operations performed on the territory of at least two of the next mentioned Contracting Parties.

ADR Contracting Parties (48)

ADR Contracting Parties (48) Albania  Andorra Austria  Azerbaijan  Belarus  Belgium  Bosnia and Herzegovina  Bulgaria  Croatia Cyprus  Czech Republic  Denmark  Estonia  Finland  France  Germany  Greece    Hungary Iceland Ireland  Italy  Kazakhstan  Latvia  Liechtenstein  Lithuania  Luxembourg  Malta  Moldova  Montenegro Morocco  Netherlands Norway  Poland  Portugal   Romania  Russian Federation Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain  Sweden  Switzerland  Tajikistan The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia  Tunisia   Turkey Ukraine  United Kingdom ADR in ECO countries AFG AZE IRN KAZ KGZ PAK TJK TKM TUR UZB 2000 2001 2011 2010

ADR - to minimise risk! A gas-truck explosion devastates a seaside campsite Spain Los Alfaques-1978 200 people died – 300 injured

Current malpractices This slide is not in line with sub-section 7.5.7.1 of the ADR (Handling and stowage). International carriers should bear in mind that individual countries may have specific requirements relative to load securing not covered in these guidelines. It is therefore always necessary to consult the relevant country authorities to enquire about specific requirements. For transport of dangerous goods by road, international legal requirements relating to load securing are laid down by the ADR Agreement. In accordance with ADR the securing of dangerous goods is deemed to be sufficient if done in accordance with the European Standards EN 12195-1:2010. IRU ha published in 2014, an International Safe Load Securing Guidelines for Road Transport based on the European standard EN 12195-1:2010. These guidelines are not legally binding. However they provide a much needed framework of practical information, instruction and guidance that will enable participants in the transport chain achieve safe load conditions, compliance with legal obligations and conformance with EN 12195-1:2010.

The evolution of ADR since 1956 First edition, 1956: 62 pages Edition 2015: 1000+ pages OR 3.2 kg!

Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957 Objectives To increase the safety of international transport by road of dangerous goods; Contracting Parties have agreed to set definition of appropriate conditions to allow their international road transport with regard to: Appropriate classification, packing and tank, marking and labelling and packaging requirements concerning vehicle crews, equipment, operation and documentation requirements concerning construction, equipment and operations of road transport unit of dangerous goods

Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957 Key Provisions Training of persons involved in the carriage of dangerous goods and safety obligation of the participant Identification and classification of dangerous goods articles and substances authorised for international transport (explosives, flammable liquids/solids, oxidizing, toxic, infectious, radioactive, corrosive,….) General provisions such as packing, tanks; marking, labelling; placarding and marking (containers, tanks, vehicles); documentation; packagings (container (IBCs) and tanks); conditions of carriage, loading, unloading and handling.

Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957 Key Provisions Requirements concerning vehicle crews, equipment, operation and documentation (transport unit and equipment on board, training of the vehicle crew, supervision of vehicles, road tunnel restrictions, construction and approval of vehicles – intended for the carriage of dangerous goods in packages, solid in bulk, temperature controlled substances and tank with capacity greater than 1 m3,, Mobile Explosives Manufacturering Unit (MEMU).

ADR Regulations – Key Provisions Set up rules for documentation that must accompany the transport Make packaging and conditions of carriage requirements Create rules for carrying dangerous goods in tanks, containers and vehicles Define how transport unit carrying dangerous goods can be clearly recognised Apply rules on safety equipment on board

ADR Regulations – Key Provisions In this order we must think of document to be carried on the transport unit, placarding and marking, fire fighting equipment, extinguishers, miscellaneous equipment and equipment of personal protection - a wheel chock, warning signs, eyes rinsing, warning vest, flash light, gloves, goggles, emergency escape mask, shovel, drain seal and collecting container. Determine behaviour rules for persons working with these goods Last but not least determine education standards

ADR Regulations – Key Provisions By using the same rules in all the different countries the transport is much safer these days Thanks to that we can drive through all “ADR countries” without major barriers

Distinction: hazard classes Dangerous substances Products with dangerous properties in handling and storage Dangerous goods Products with dangerous properties in transport What are the differences between dangerous substances and dangerous goods? None, as far as the substances themselves are concerned. The distinction lies in the regulations which apply in each case. ADR is about how to transport dangerous goods.

Structure of ADR Annex B Part 1 General Provisions Part 2 Classification Part 3 Dangerous Goods List, special provisions and exemptions Part 4 Packing and Tank provisions Part 5 Consignment procedures Part 6 Requirements for the construction and testing of packaging, containers and tanks Part 7 Provisions concerning the conditions of carriages, loading, unloading and handling Part 8 Requirements for vehicle crew, equipment, operation and documentation Part 9 Requirements concerning the construction and approval of vehicles Article 2 is the key article: apart from some excessively dangerous goods, other dangerous goods may be carried internationally in road vehicles subject to compliance with:   the conditions laid down in Annex A for the goods in question, in particular as regards their packaging and labelling; and -the conditions laid down in Annex B, in particular as regards the construction, equipment and operation of the vehicle carrying the goods in question. Annex A ADR Annex A ADR Since restructuring was applied to the regulations ADR RID (2003) and ADNR (2005), regulations governing land transport have a uniform structure. ADR and RID are fully edited and contain transport mode specific differences in Parts 1 to 7 despite the restructuring. Several sections of the ADNR refer directly to the ADR/RID (Part 4 and Part 6). Annex B

Structure of ADR 1.1.3.6.3 Part Chapter Section Sub-section

The IRU Group of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (GEMD) 62 members, as from January 2015: Paul Wauters, President, FEBETRA Peter Hari, Vice-President, ASTAG Jacques Marmy, Secretary, IRU

and Associated Members GEMD Structure President Vice-President IRU Secretariat IRU Members and Associated Members <Amended 2015>

Channelling Expertise Providing reliable information to policy-makers Providing reliable information to road transport operators

GEMD Action Tasks of the Group of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Monitor, analyse and make proposals to various international bodies on the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods Develop proposals in order to improve the ADR Agreement, in partnership with the chemicals industry Inform IRU Members of the content of regulations and of any modifications Promote the geographical extension of the ADR Agreement Contribute to the activities of the IRU Academy

ADR repository – more information http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm

ADR Training - A key component to road safety Do you know the different types of ADR Training?

ADR Training and Instructions General awareness training (1.3.2.1) Function-specific training (1.3.2.2) Safety training (1.3.2.3) Safety adviser (1.8.3) Security Training (1.10.2) Special requirements concerning the training of drivers (8.2.2) Training of persons other than the drivers involved in carriage (8.2.3)

ADR Driver Training Basic course (8.2.1.2) Specialised course: Carriage in Tanks (8.2.1.3) Specialised course: Class 1 (8.2.1.4) Specialised course: Class 7 (8.2.1.4) Refresher training (8.2.2.5) Certificate Format

Full compliance with the ADR 2015 Agreement IRU Academy Transport of Dangerous Goods Programme (ADR) Full compliance with the ADR 2015 Agreement Safety 27

Driver Duties and Responsibilities Field of activity Tasks, skills or knowledge DRIVING Drive with due regard to statutory regulations and traffic regulations relating to the transport of ADR goods (eg. Speed limits, routing…). Park the vehicle with regard to regulations. MAINTENANCE Maintain the vehicle's equipment (fire-fighting equipment, personal equipments, telecommunication equipment, speed limiter…) in accordance with general and specific requirements concerning the transport of ADR goods Check that equipment is on board the vehicle before departure Carry out a daily check on the state of the vehicle Ensure that the vehicle is correctly cleaned

Driver Duties and Responsibilities Field of activity Tasks, skills or knowledge COLLECTION / DELIVERY Recognise correct marking and labelling of parcels; placarding and marking of containers, tanks and vehicles Recognise typical dangerous goods packaging (IBCs, tanks, bulk containers) Apply regulations concerning the compatibility of transported materials and the incompatibility of batches. Check that the goods are transported in an appropriate type of vehicle Ensure that the vehicle is correctly cleaned Respect the specific requirements concerning stowage and steadying of goods Before commencing loading, check the adequacy between volume available and volumes to be transferred Participate in loading and unloading operations in compliance with existing procedures. Select the appropriate means of handling as required Check the loading instructions Uncouple the vehicle… React appropriately to specific bans on delivery (places, dates and times) Recognise the general classification and the characteristics of hazardous goods Identify danger classes to which products belong

Driver Duties and Responsibilities Field of activity Tasks, skills or knowledge INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION Check that all necessary tools (mobile phone, electronic data base system…) are on board and are working. Check that the required documentation is on board (instructions in writing) Check that the transport documents are complete (identification of products, quantities, safety requirements) In the absence of transport documents, or if these are not complete, obtain information from the appropriate source (consignor, loader, carrier) Place the transport documents so that they are readily available SAFETY / QUALITY Identify the risks of the transport of hazardous goods and safety requirements detailed in instructions in writing (5.4.3.4) Show ability to follow security regulations and implement emergency procedures Check the availability of equipment for personal and general protection for vehicle crew. (8.1.5) Respect the safety requirements defined by the consignor, , the carrier and the consignee Intervene efficiently and appropriately in case of vehicle breakdown or incident involving the load (for example, help prevent contamination in the case of spillage) / In the case of accident intervene to protect self and surroundings Recognise the incompatibility of certain substances Identify safety equipment required for ADR transport

ADR - Implications for Contracting Parties Cooperation with other Contracting Parties UNECE Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (WP.15) Application to domestic traffic not required by ADR but for International Traffic Notifications to the UNECE secretariat (bilateral/multilateral agreements; accidents/incidents; transport restrictions) Special agreements In accordance with Article 4, paragraph 3 of ADR and section 1.5.1 of Annex A, competent authorities of Contracting Parties may agree directly among themselves to authorize certain transport operations on their territories by temporary derogation from the requirements of ADR, provided that safety is not compromised. The procedure for the signature and notification of such bilateral or multilateral agreements is reproduced in annex II.

Advantages for Contracting Parties Transit or importing countries High level of transport safety Close cooperation with other Contracting Parties and mutual trust Mechanisms for solving disputes Exporting countries Border-crossing and transit facilitation No additional requirements imposed by transit or destination countries Recognition of certificates by other Contracting Parties Transit or importing countries Exporting countries

ADR Accession steps Establishment of a national coordination Committee under the responsibility of the Prime Minister office or a focal point ministry (e.g. Ministry of Transport) including: Representatives of all ministries and agencies concerned e.g.: Transport, Industry, Interior, Environment, Trade, Defence, Finance, Agriculture, Labour, Science, Education, Public Health etc. Representatives of the private sector e.g. Chemical/Petroleum/Gas industry Transport sector Packaging/tank/vehicle manufacturers etc http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/danger/publi/adr/roadmap/ADR_Road_Map_en.pdf

ADR Accession steps Assessing national situation ADR Legislation Implementation bodies (testing, certification, training, emergency response) Competent authorities Enforcement bodies Bridging the gap Development of national regulations in line with ADR Establishment of implementation bodies Designation of competent authorities + training Designation of enforcement bodies + training Designation of focal point for national implementation and cooperation with the other States (through WP.15) Provide the necessary financial and human resources to ensure participation of experts in the sessions supporting development of these regulations  Express interest for participation in WP.15 Assessing national situation ADR Is the national legislation appropriate? Does it match with ADR requirements? Is there already a pre-existing structure? What is missing? Development of national regulations in line with ADR Establishment of implementation bodies Designation of competent authorities + training Designation of enforcement bodies + training Designation of focal point for national implementation and cooperation with the other States (through WP.15) Provide the necessary financial and human resources to ensure participation of experts in the sessions supporting development of these regulations

ADR Accession steps Ruling Develop or adapt existing national legislation/regulations Facilitate the implementation of ADR; to align the legislation applicable to the national transport of dangerous goods with ADR. Accessing Once all conditions are met Procedure depends on national law/constitution Consult Ministry of Transport – Department of international relations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Depositing instrument of accession to both ADR and Protocol of 1993 Updating ADR are regularly amended and updated in accordance with the decisions WP.15 Participation in WP.15 with full voting rights Mechanism for follow-up (Joint Meeting and WP.15) Amendments every two years The country can access the ADR: Once all conditions are met The procedure for accession should be launched in accordance with national law/constitution in consultation with the administrations competent for international affairs You should also Consult Ministry of Transport – Department of international relations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and deposit instrument of accession to both ADR and Protocol of 1993 (the Protocol of amendment of 1993 amending article 1 (a), articles 14 (1) and article 14 (3) (b) of ADR) The ADR is constantly updated and Contracting parties must follow the developments twice a year: Mechanism for follow-up Participation in WP.15 Amendments every two years

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