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IMDG code. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Objectives. Explain the dangerous goods classification Recognize the IMDG labels Name the packing groups Name the proper documents Explain the DG cargo information flow Describe the stowage and segregation requirements
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IMDG code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Objectives • Explain the dangerous goods classification • Recognize the IMDG labels • Name the packing groups • Name the proper documents • Explain the DG cargo information flow • Describe the stowage and segregation requirements • Explain how to work with the IMDG code books.
Hazardous Cargoes • Petroleum products • Chemicals( industrial,pharmaceutical, agricultural ) • Minerals • Animal products • Plant products • Radioactive materials
Class 1 EXPLOSIVES • Class 1.1 mass explosion hazard • Class 1.2 projection hazard, not mass explosion • Class 1.3 fire hazard minor, blast and/or projection hazard, not mass explosion • Class 1.4 no significant hazard • Class 1.5 very insensitive, but mass explosion hazard
Class 2 Gases • Class 2.1 flammable gases • Class 2.2 non flammable, compressed gases • Class 2.3 poisonous gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids • Class 3.1 Flashpoint below -18oC • Class 3.2 Flashpoint in range -18oC to < 23oC • Class 3.3 Flashpoint in range 23oC to 61oC
Class 4 Goods • Class 4.1 flammable solids • Class 4.2 solids or liquids spontaneously • Class 4.3 dangerous when wet
Class 5 Goods • Class 5.1 oxidizing agents / oxidizing substances • Class 5.2 organic peroxides
Class 6 Goods • Class 6.1 poisonous substances • Class 6.2 infectious substances
Class 7 Goods RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Class 8 Goods CORROSIVES
Class 9 Goods MISCELLANEOUS
Product Containment • 1 Conventional packages • 2 Intermediate bulk containers ( IBC ) • 3 Portable tanks and road tank vehicles • 4 Bulk packaging and portable tanks for solid dangerous goods • 5 Limited quantities
Need for Advance Cargo Information • 1 For checking cargo on arrival • 2 For planning storage • 3 for confirming stowage • 4 For special treatment
Uses of Advance Informationon Dangerous Cargoes • 1 For checking cargo on arrival • 2 For planning storage and stowage • 3 For preparing for emergencies
Accident Prevention • 1 Obey all safety rules and regulations • 2 No smoking • 3 Do not eat or drink when handling DG • 4 Take particular care when handling DG • 5 Check DG is storage • 6 Keep the DG information system up to date
Emergency Plan • 1 Initial response system • 2 Lines of responsibility and command • 3 Emergency equipment • 4 Liaison with local emergency services • 5 Action specification • 6 Reporting system • 7 Publication and distribution of plan
Dealing with Emergencies • 1 Accident prevention • 2 emergency plan • 3 Procedure practice • 4 Equipment checking • 5 Following the plan • 6 Reporting system