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DANGEROUS GOODS
A very useful resource to help logistics operators and their drivers is
the Security Training DVD from The Department for Transport [with
training guidance notes]. This can be obtained from your DGSA or
direct from DfT. Ensure that the training is reviewed periodically
and documented.
More information regarding transport security and storage
of Dangerous Goods, including HCDGs, can be obtained from
Department for Transport >
And advice from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office
[NaCTSO] >
Confidential Hotline Tel: 0800 789 321
It’s probably nothing but… if you see or hear anything that could
be terrorist-related trust your instincts and call the Confidential
Hotline.
If you think you have seen someone acting suspiciously, or if you see
a vehicle, unattended package or bagwhichmight be an immediate
threat, move away and call 999.
Help from Trade Associations
CBA - The Chemical Business Association
CHCS - Chemical Hazards Communication Society
FTA - The Freight Transport Association
RHA - The Road Haulage Association
CIA - The Chemical Industries Association
BADGP - The British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals
BCGA - The British Compressed Gas Association
LPGA - The UK Liquefied Gas Association
NCEC - National Chemical Emergency Centre
Closing anecdote indicating that it is better to be safe,
than sorry
Way before the terrorist threat became
“ubiquitous”, in the need for vigilance; I
recall an interesting situation at Interoute
Transport’s Eaglescliffe Depot [now owned
by GCA North]. I was the Operations
Director for the Chemical Division, when
our traffic desk in Teesside received a call
from one of our tanker drivers on the A19
carrying 20 tonnes of Ethylene Oxide. The
driver reported concerns that a car had
been driving very close to his rear, and
had been tailing him for well over an hour.
We called the Cleveland Police, who sent
a patrol car immediately to the location
of our tanker and the rogue car tailing it.
When the tanker and car where pulled
into a layby by law-enforcement officers, it
transpired that the rogue car contained two
elderly ladies [from the Women’s Institute]
who had became lost heading back to their
home in Eaglescliffe; so when they spotted
our tanker with the rear livery proudly
stating ‘Interoute Transport Eaglescliffe’
with the 01642 telephone number, they
thought their prayers were answered and
proceeded to follow our tanker home. This
time the incident caused amusement in the traffic office, and the
driver was commended on remaining vigilant while entrusted with
a bulk load of an extremely hazardous product, Ethylene Oxide. It
also re-iterated that vigilance is essential, at all times.
All people and organisations involved in the field of Dangerous
Goods - be it production, storage, transport, usage, consignors,
consignees, emergency responders - all have a duty of care, as well
as legally enforceable obligations.
The days of ‘black-wrapping’ a hazardous pallet are over, as the
ramifications of doing so are severe, both legally as well as ethically,
and onerous.
If you require Technical Support, Interim Management, Technical
Writing, Logistics Assistance, or help with Chemistry or Chemical
Issues, then please feel free to contact me.
Ali S Karim BSc FRSC CChem FCILT FEI CSci
Technical Consultant
Tel: 07812 584 249 / 01270 610855
Email:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ali-karim-37756311
If you need assistance with the Logistics of Packaged Dangerous
Goods, including selected High Consequence Dangerous Goods
[HCDG] please feel free to contact –
HazchemNetwork’s Nada Marinovic [Mainland UK and Ireland]
Tel: 07712 662431
Email:
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Adam Bull, Commercial Director of JJX Logistics [UK Mainland,
Ireland and Mainland Europe]
Cell / Mobile : +44 (0)7876 626 167
Landline : +44 (0)203 963 5761
Email:
Help on DG Classification, Documentation, Labelling & Training
Richard Shreeve of Labeline
Tel: 07825 748962
Email:
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