Truck and Track Summer 2023 www.truckandtrack.com 64 DANGEROUS GOODS TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk The classes that pose highest risks with direct sunlight/elevated temperatures - (but not restricted to) are denoted below: Class 2 Gas Cylinders – must be kept away from direct sunlight and in the shade, or under a (heat-resistant) canopy and placed in a well-ventilated area (away from combustible material). Class 3 Flammable Liquids – especially those of low flash point (especially Packing Group I and II) – must be kept away from direct sunlight, and stored in the shade, or under a (heat-resistant) canopy and in a ventilated area (away from combustible material). Class 4 Flammable and Reactive Solids – these, like Class 3, must be kept away from direct sunlight in the shade, or under a (heat-resistant) canopy and in a ventilated area (away from combustible material). Remember – in a fire situation, sub-class 4.3 are ‘Dangerous when Exposed to Water’. Class 5.1 Oxidising Agents and Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides – must be kept away from direct sunlight in the shade, or under a (heat-resistant) canopy and in a ventilated are (away from combustible material and Class 3 Flammable Liquids). Class 6.1 Toxic and Class 6.2 Biologically Infectious – must be kept away from direct sunlight in the shade and in a ventilated area (away from combustible material). Though not flammable, they pose a rupture hazard. Class 8 Corrosive Liquids – must be kept away from direct sunlight in the shade and in a ventilated area (away from combustible material). Though not flammable, they pose a rupture hazard. Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous – must be kept away from direct sunlight in the shade and in a ventilated area. Though not flammable, they pose a rupture hazard. Remember that heat generated via UV sunlight can make IBCs, drums and cans ‘bow’ as well as rupture causing a release or spillage of flammable, corrosive, toxic or harmful vapours and liquids. Adroit housekeeping is also essential to avoid potential fire/combustion risks from overflowing bins, pallet debris, wastepaper etc. Class 1 (Explosive) and Class 7 (Radioactive) have special instructions under ADR – and their application will be obtained from your DGSA. Duty of care I’ve always worked under the mantra for a robust duty of care ethos – ‘Plan for the Best Outcome BUT always Prepare for the Worst Outcome’ In my professional opinion, Dangerous Goods Professionals must have a formal agreement with an emergency response partner to assist the operation (in-concert with the emergency services) in the event of an emergency situation, be it at a depot or on a public highway (ADR) or at a port/harbour (IMDG). Adler and Allan is a leading player in emergency and/or environmental response and has an extensive UK depot structure to assist your operation. Let’s all hope for good weather this Summer, and not wishing to ‘rain on the parade’ - but if you are working with Dangerous Goods, please ensure you and your team(s) are prepared for the hazards of UV sunlight and direct heat pose toward dangerous goods. If you have any queries, please contact your Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) in the first instance, and/or contact the professionals listed below: More information and help regarding Dangerous Goods are available from - Technical/Industrial Chemistry Ali S Karim BSc FRSC CChem CSci Technical Hazmat Lead – Adler and Allan Ltd Emergency Response, Environmental Risk Reduction & Asset Management Tel: 0800 592 827 Direct: 07749 491 906 email: ali.karim@adlerandallan.co.uk www.adlerandallan.co.uk Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) Services Bill Atkinson Chief Scientific Advisor OHES Environmental (a division of Adler and Allan Ltd) Tel: 0333 600 2424 Mob: 07525 101836 email: bill.atkinson@ohes.co.uk www.ohes.co.uk/training/dgsa.php ADR 2023 Books, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Labelling Richard Shreeve of Labeline Tel: 07825 748962 email: compliance@labeline.com www.labeline.com Training Services Bob Carter of Cargo Training International Ltd Tel: 01932 769682 Fax: 01932 771475 email: sales@cargotraining.com https://www.cargotraining.com Logistics throughout Scotland John McLellan email: John@keedwellscotland.co.uk Tel: 0141 771 9911 www.keedwellscotland.co.uk Logistics throughout the UK and Mainland Europe John Donovan Tel: 01384 221 642 email: john@jjxlogistics.co.uk www.jjxlogistics.co.uk OR Hazchem Network Director Gary Cane (England, Wales & Ireland) Tel: 07909 685 628 email: Gary@hazmail.co.uk www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk and www.hers-info.co.uk © 2023 Ali Karim
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