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Dangerous Goods Safety

www.doir.wa.gov.au

100 Plain St East Perth WA 6004

Phone: (08) 9222 3595 Fax: (08) 9222 3525

ABN 69 410 335 356

GUIDANCE NOTE T113 REV 5 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANELS


THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY - THE DEFINITIVE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ARE CONTAINED IN THE DANGEROUS GOODS (TRANSPORT) (ROAD AND RAIL) REGULATIONS 1999 AND THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS CODE

A.

PURPOSE

To provide guidelines on the requirements for Emergency Information Panels (EIPs) on vehicles transporting dangerous goods in bulk.

B.

SCOPE

Transport of dangerous goods (other than explosive, infectious or radioactive substances) by road in bulk.

C.

REFERENCES
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 6th Edition

ADG Code

D.

DEFINITIONS
Are dangerous goods that are not packaged dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are packaged dangerous goods if: (a) (b) they are dangerous goods of Class 2 in a container with a capacity of not more than 500 litres; or they are dangerous goods of another Class in: (i) a container with a capacity of not more than 450 litres; and (ii) a container with a net mass of not more than 400 kilograms.

Dangerous goods in bulk Packaged dangerous goods

E.

OBLIGATIONS
1.0 GENERAL
Every container and road vehicle used to transport dangerous goods in bulk must be placarded with EIPs in accordance with Division 7.5-7.6 of the ADG Code. This edition of the ADG Code gives the reader extensive information on how to placard bulk containers and vehicles correctly.

2.0

FORM AND DIMENSIONS


The dimensions and locations of all information and labels on the EIPs must be as detailed in Figure 1. In the case of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) or tanks not exceeding 3000 litres

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capacity, an EIP fixed to the IBC or tank may have dimensions not less than half those shown in Figure 1. The size of a label and height of lettering and numerals on the panel must be reduced proportionately.

Figure 1 - Format of Emergency Information Panel

(All dimension expressed in millimetres)

3.0

PARTICULARS TO BE DISPLAYED ON EIPs


3.1 In the space (a) - the Proper Shipping Name for the dangerous goods being transported, provided that where the Proper Shipping Name includes the expression 'N.O.S.', that expression must be included but the names of the substances which contribute most to the hazard of the goods may be omitted. The details must be marked in letters 50mm high. Figure 2 shows an example of an EIP. In the space (b) - the UN Number for the dangerous goods, marked in numerals 100mm high. UN Numbers are serial numbers allocated to dangerous goods by the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and may be determined by reference to Appendix 2 of the ADG Code. In the space (c) - the Hazchem Code for the dangerous goods, marked in letters 100mm high. The Hazchem Code characters (numerals and letters) are intended to inform emergency services of the immediate response action needed to minimise the hazards to people and the effects of spillage. In the space (d) the expression IN EMERGENCY DIAL in letters 30mm high and 000, POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE in LETTERS 50mm high. In the space (e) the class label and subsidiary risk label (if any) for the dangerous goods, with dimensions as given in Figure 1. An example of an Emergency Information Panel for dangerous goods with a subsidiary risk is shown in Figure 2.

3.2

3.3

3.4 3.5

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Figure 2 - Example Emergency Information Panel (showing Class Label and Subsidiary Risk Label)

3.6

In the space (f) - the name of an organisation in Australia and the telephone advisory service number (including STD Area Code) from which expert information and advice may be obtained concerning the physical and chemical properties of the dangerous goods. These details must be marked with letters and numerals 40mm high.

4.0

METHOD OF ATTACHMENT
4.1 4.2 Each EIP must be securely attached in a substantially vertical plane either directly to the vehicle or bulk container or by means of a frame. Where an EIP is attached by a frame the EIP must bear information on one side only, unless adequate steps are taken to prevent dislodgment of the panel.
Note: The aim of providing three EIPs is to ensure that at least one panel will be clearly visible no matter what sort of accident the vehicle may sustain. Dislodgment of double-sided panels can lead to confusion at accident scenes where emergency services rely on the information presented on these panels for making emergency response decisions.

4.3

EIPs placed at the sides of a road vehicle (other than on a bulk container) must be located as close as practicable to the front of the load carrying area of the vehicle. Each EIP must have its lowest edge at least 450mm above the ground. Examples of correctly placarded vehicles and bulk containers

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(Signed) M P Russell Competent Authority

23 October 2002

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