1. Regional Action Plan For Sustainable Transport of Dangerous Goods Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of dangerous goods MRC PROPOSAL 21 – 22 October, 2014 Bangkok, THAILAND

2. Introduction: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal  Results from the risk analysis have indicated that the Risk awareness during carriage, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods should be improved, for all personnel involved, including:  port personnel,  vessels crew,  Authorities; and  vessel operators.

3. Practical examples of port worker without risk awareness: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Container crane driver not wearing proper PPE

4. Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Crew member entering a cargo tank using a plastic bag for air supply (instead of a SCBA). Practical examples of crew without risk awareness:

5. Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Ignoring risk can have dramatic consequences !

6. Risk Awareness: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal  It should not be assumed that people have an inbuilt awareness of risks, or that they have any knowledge of the range of risks that surround them.  Increasing the risk awareness is not an easy matter it requires proper education and training of personnel at all levels.

7. Risk Awareness: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal  International Experience has shown that pocket books, pamphlets, posters and safety signs using easy, light and local language can contribute to increase the risk awareness and prevent accidents, injury and save lives.

8. Example - Poster: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Raising awareness on the cause of accidents and how they can be prevented:

9. Example - Poster: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal

10. Example - Poster: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal

11. Examples – Pocket Guide: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal

12. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal

13. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Instructions and cautions regarding the handling of Dangerous Goods:

14. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Awareness about the effects on humans:

15. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Safe working procedures:

16. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Safe working procedures:

17. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Safety Procedures:

18. Examples – Pocket Guide Content: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal Safety Procedures:

19. MRC Assistance: Tools to enhance the risk awareness of people involved in the carriage, handling and storage of Dangerous Goods MRC Proposal The participants may wish to discuss the necessity of such pocket Safety Guides.  Should MRC prepare this and translate in the languages of the Member Countries?

20. PHASE 2: REGIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF DANGEROUS GOODS PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS PORTS AND PORT FACILITIES Thank you for Your Attention Thank you for Your Attention