1. MICHEL CAYMAN Safety advisor
DEALING WITH FUMIGATED CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS THE PORT OF ANTWERP SITUATION
MICHEL CAYMAN Safety advisor
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2. SCOPE ACCIDENT PREVENTION
FUMIGATION PROCESS OF CONTAINERS IN THE PORT AREA
UNLOADING (COMPLETE OR PARTIALLY) OF GOODS FROM CONTAINERS
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3. FUMIGATION PROCESS OF CONTAINERS IN THE PORT AREA
BELGIAN LEGISLATION
FUMIGATION ONLY PERMITTED BY CERTIFIED PERSONS/COMPANIES
FCTU MUST BE VENTILATED BEFORE FURTHER TRANSPORT
REGULATIONS OF THE ANTWERP PORT AUTHORITY
STRICTLY CERTIFIED FUMIGATION ZONES
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A FUMIGATION COORDINATOR
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4. UNLOADING (COMPLETE OR PARTIALLY) OF GOODS FROM CONTAINERS
RISK OF ENTERING A SPACE CONTAINING A DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERE FOR HUMANS
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5. FUMIGATED CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT (FCTU)
TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
IMO / IMDG code
FCTU are to be considered as DANGEROUS GOODS
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST :
CLASS 9
UN 3359
PSN : FUMIGATED CARGO TRANSPORT UNIT
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6. PROPERTIES/OBSERVATIONS Closed cargo transport unit
DANGEROUS GOODS LIST
PROPERTIES/OBSERVATIONS
Closed cargo transport unit
Containing goods/materials that are/have been fumigated within the unit
Poisonous or asphyxiant gases used
Usually evolved from solid or liquid preparations distributed within the unit
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7. IDENTIFICATION OF FCTU MARKING AND PLACARDING DOCUMENTATION
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8. NO PLACARDS MARKING AND PLACARDING OF FCTU WARNING MARK MANDATORY
ON THE DOORS
REMAIN ON THE FCTU UNTIL :
FCTU IS VENTILATED AND THE FUMIGATED GOODS HAVE BEEN UNLOADED
NO PLACARDS
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9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL
DOCUMENTATION OF FCTU
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT :
UN3359, fumigated transport cargo unit,9
Date and time of fumigation
Type and amount of fumigant used
No document required when the FCTU has been completely ventilated and the ventilation date has been marked on the warning mark
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL
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10. THE SHIPPER IS RESPONSABLE FOR MARKING, PLACARDING AND DOCUMENTATION
MISTAKES OCCUR DUE TO a.o. :
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE/TRAINING OF PERSONNEL
PROCEDURES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR ARE NOT FOLLOWED
MINIMIZING THE RISKS
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MEANS TO CHECK (outgoing/incoming)
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11. WHEN UNLOADING CONTAINERS : ALWAYS TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES
CONSEQUENCE
WHEN UNLOADING CONTAINERS : ALWAYS TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES
A-B-C PROCEDURE IN THE PORT OF ANTWERP
“pre-examination”
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12. A CONTAINERS : FCTU B CONTAINERS : C CONTAINERS :
Fumigationgas is likely to be present
Gasfree procedure before opening container: certified company
B CONTAINERS :
There are indications of the possible presence of a dangerous atmosphere in the container
Detection by trained personnel without opening the container
Positive measurement :  A-container
Negative measurement : C-container
C CONTAINERS :
It is certain that the atmosphere in the container is safe
Unloading can start
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14. TRAINING OF PERSONNEL :
DETAILED PROCEDURE
TRAINING OF PERSONNEL :
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
RESPONSABLE PERSONS TO PERFORM GAS MEASUREMENTS
DOCKWORKERS
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15. Thank you for your attention
2/11/2019
Thank you for your attention