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DANGEROUS GOODS
About Labeline
Labeline International has beenat the forefront of DangerousGoods
compliance for over 25 years. Labeline is the top-selling authorised
distributor worldwide for the Regulations covering the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR2017), Sea (IMDG 38/16), Air (IATA
& ICAO) and Rail (RID2017).
Labeline is also a major supplier of:
■■Hazard labels
■■Placards
■■Handling marks
■■Dangerous Goods documentation
■■Dangerous Goods packaging
■■Software for generating Dangerous Goods documentation
■■Dangerous Goods training and consultancy services.
A number of the Hazchem Network members are customers of
Labeline, and we see many of them at industry events such as our
own Dangerous Goods Roadshow and those run by the VCA and
BADGP.
Recent new releases from Labeline:
“A Guide to Exemptions from the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road” – 2017 Edition:
This is the ideal reference guide for those who transport classified
products but wish to keep below the thresholds for ADR 1.1.3.6.
Emergency Action Code List 2017:
Compiled and updated by NCECwith newUNnumbers, updates for
the UN Numbers which were reviewed in ADR 2017, revised codes
and improved recommendations.
Richard Shreeve at the Dangerous Goods Roadshow
”
Reading Ali Karim’s eloquent tribute
to Jim Scanlan reminded me of the
meeting that they hosted to launch
theHazchemNetwork back in2004.
Having been around for just over a
decade, the pallet network model
was still relatively new. However,
the benefits gained from efficiency
savings –and thepositive impact these
networks had on the environment –
had already revolutionised the way
that road transport operated in the
UK.
Most pallet network member companies were not handling
Dangerous Goods, primarily because complying with ADR was an
additional expense that was often difficult recoup from clients.
This was leading to some of the more unscrupulous consignors
attempting to avoid the rigours of ADR by “black wrapping” and /
or not declaring the nature of the Dangerous Goods to their haulier.
Ali and Jim saw at first hand the extent of problems caused in pallet
networks by incidents involving Dangerous Goods, including costly
shutdowns and expensive clean-up bills. Ali had already developed
a reputation as the go-to man for helping hauliers out when they
had a chemical incident.
Their vision was to create a safe and efficient pallet network
dedicated to shipping hazardous products countrywide via a
bespoke operation in Rugby. Having secured a suitable building to
be the hub, they segregated areas for different hazard classes and
purchased appropriate spill response kit, firefighting equipment
and first aid stations.
Software was developed so that it was always known which
products were being carried on any vehicle at any one time. Ali then
recruited and trained staff to operate and manage the facility and
ensured that all the drivers followed strict safety rules within the
bounds of the hub.
At the time I was with the National Chemical Emergency Centre
(NCEC), and we worked with the Hazchem Network to devise a
resilient emergency response procedure. Known as the Hazchem
Emergency Response Service (HERS), the scheme is recognised
by DfT, the Police and Fire Service and draws support from Pen
Underwriting and Labeline International.
The HERS emergency number is displayed on placards of members’
vehicles when they are carrying Dangerous Goods. It is also in the
drivers’ procedures and can be called by any of themembers’ depots
should they be involved in a chemical incident. It is answered
directly by NCEC, who will provide specialist advice tominimise the
impact of the event. If necessary, chemical clean-up contractors,
Braemar Howells, would be mobilised to the scene to resolve the
incident.
Although the early days saw relatively few pallets pass through the
hub, the volume of movements grew along with the membership,
which now boasts 65 ADR hauliers, each one of whom has been
audited by Ali himself. Every night the hub is a now a hive of activity
with over 1,500 pallets passing through. Jim would have been
proud of what became of the seed that he and Ali planted nearly
15 years ago!
“
Richard Shreeve of Labeline reflects on
the heritage of Jim Scanlan with the
HazchemNetwork
Richard Shreeve – Key Account
andMarketing Manager, Labeline
International
EAC Code List – 2017 Edition
HERS placard
Labeline’s Exemptions
Guide – 2017 Edition