www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2025 Truck and Track 65 DANGEROUS GOODS 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 area (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. Adroit housekeeping is also essential to avoid potential fire/combustion risks from overflowing bins, pallet debris, wastepaper etc. Remember that heat generated via UV sunlight can make IBCs/drums/cans ‘bow’ as well as rupture causing a release or spillage of flammable, corrosive, toxic or harmful vapours and liquids. 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 Logistics Operators 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 or at sea (IMDG). Let’s all hope for good weather this summer – without 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, direct heat and elevated temperatures pose towards dangerous goods this summer. This information is provided in good faith, however you must always discuss such technical matters with your own Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and Competent Person(s) regarding the vagaries of your own specific operations. More information/support is available from > Bill Atkinson Chief Scientific Adviser Adler & Allan Mob: 07525 101836 email: bill.atkinson@ohes.co.uk or bill.atkinson@adlerandallan.co.uk Matthew Young or Nancy Weatherstone of Adler & Allan Dangerous Goods Supply Chain Contracts Tel: 020 8555 7111 email: matthew.young@adlerandallan.co.uk email: nancy.weatherstone@adlerandallan.co.uk Mathew Perkins of Adler & Allan Emergency Response Services Direct Tel: 07917 105 187 email: mathew.perkins@adlerandallan.co.uk Logistics Professionals in the Dangerous Good Sector > Richard Shreeve of Labeline ADR 2025 Books, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Labelling Tel: 07825 748962 email: compliance@labeline.com www.labeline.com Ali Karim – Technical & Training Consultant Industrial Chemistry/Logistics of Dangerous Goods Tel: 07812 584249 email: AKarim1462@aol.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-karim-37756311/ John McLellan of Keedwell Scotland ADR Logistics throughout Scotland email: John@keedwellscotland.co.uk Tel: 0141 771 9911 www.keedwellscotland.co.uk ADR Logistics in England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe John Donovan of JJX Logistics ADR Logistics England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe Tel: 01384 221 642 email: john@jjxlogistics.co.uk www.jjxlogistics.co.uk Gary Cane of Hazchem Network ADR Logistics England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe Tel: 07909 685 628 email: gary@hazmail.co.uk www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk and www.hers-info.co.uk © 2025 Ali Karim TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk Transport fire abatement Flammable resin in IBC
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