Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations, 1984 (S.I. No. 262 of 1984)

Statutory Instrument 262 of 1984. [CAP. 322 Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 ARRANGEMENT OF SECfIONS Section 1. Title and date of operation. 2. Interpretation. 3. Application, 4. Particulars to bt: displayed ou road tankers used tor me conveyance of a single load. 5. Composition, position, maintenance and removal- of hazard-warning panels for singleloads. 6. Particulars to be displayed on road. tankers used for the conveyance of multi-loads. 7. Composition, position, maintenance and removal of hazard-warning panels and compartment labels for lllulti~loads. 8. Duties of the consignor of a hazardous substance. 9. Duties of the operatorof a road tanker. 10. Duties of the driver of a road tanker; 11. Exemption certificate. 12. Enforcement. 13. Offences and penalties. FIRsr SCHEDULE: Hazardous substances and their substance identification numbers. emergency action codes and hazard-warning panels. ~Fr:nNn SCHl;D1JLl!~ Multi-load emergency action code. THIRD ScHEDULE: Hazard-warning signs. FOURTH ScHEDULE: Form and specification of hazard-warn ing panels, hazard-warning compartment labels and hazard-warning signs. FIFfH ScHEDULE: Instructions to driver to be displayed in vehicle. 1061 R,<\.,.ardmll> Sub!rt~cel': rmd Artic\eE (l'nulSJlO'1'la.tion by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations, 1984 IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Health bas, in terms or section 47 of the Hazanlous Substances and A1:licle.s AQt [Chapter 322], made the following regulations: Title anddale of operation 1. (l) These regulations may be cited as the Hazardous Substances WId Articles (Transportation by, and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984. (2) These regulations sba1l come into operation on the 1st January, 1985. Interpretation 2. In these regulations "animal" means any domestic or wild animal, bird or fish but does not include vermin; 'compartment label" means a label prescribed in terms of section 6; "certificate of fitness" means. a certificate of fitness as defined in section 2 of the Road Motor Transportation Act [Chapter 262]; "emergency action code", in relation to a hazardous sub stance means-s (a) the code specified in column 3 of Part I of the First Schedule opposite to .the name of the substance, cYr the code specified in terms of para. graph 3 of that Part; or (b) in the case where the substance is also specified in column I of Part II of the First Schedule. the alternative code specified in column 3 of that Part opposite to thenameor the substance; "emergency procedure card" means a card clearly printed on it the procedure, prescribed by the operator, to be carried out in the event of a fire or spillage; 'exemption certificate" means an exemption certificate issued in terms of section 11: "hazardous waste" means any-waste which contains or may contain any Group IT or Group III hazardous substance; 1062 sr. 262 of 1984 "hazard-warning panel" means a hazard-warning panel prescribed in terms of scctiona 4 and 6; "hazard-warning sign" means a sign prescribed in terms of the Third Schedule; 'hazardous substance" means any substance specified in column I or Pan I or the firs! Schedule or In tenus of paragraph 3 of Part I of the same Schedule; "inspecting officer" means an offu::er appointed in terms of section 71 of the Road TrafficAct, 1976: "multi-load" means a load consisting of two or more hazardous substances in separate compartments or tanks whether or not a substance which is not a hazardous substance is being conveyed at the same time; "multi-load emergency action code" means the emrgency action code ascertained in accordance with the Second Schedule: "operator". in relation to any vahicIe means (a) the person who holds or is required to hold a road service permit for that vehicle in terms of the Road Motor Transportation Act [Chapter 262]; or (b) in any other case, the owner of that vehicle as definedin the Road Traffic Act. 1976: "road" means a road as defined in the Road Traffic Act. 1976: "road tanker" means a goods-vehicle having a tank with a capacity of 500 litres or more, whether the tank is temporary or permanently attached to the vehicle; ·'.:secure a:n;a" means an area. which is fenced. enclosed or protected: "single load" means a load consisting of only one hazardous substance. whether or not a substance which is not a fuu.w:rJuus su\r.;Ul.uce il) being oou",~yed al \he same time; "substance identification number". in relation toa hazardous substance means 1063 Hazardous Substances aud .Articles (Trausporlatiou by aud Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations, 1984 (a) the number specified in column 2 of Part I of the First Schedule opposite to the name of the sub stance in column 1 of that Pan, or the number specified in terms of paragraph 3 of the said Part I; or (b) in the case where the substance .is also specified in column I of Part II of the First Schedule. the alternative substance identification number speci fied opposite to the name of the substance in column 2 of the said Schedule; ..tank" means a tank which is used for the conveyance of a hazardous substance on a road tanker, but does not include a tank used solely for the operation of the l'cl1iclc~ a mtau~ ullramptJrt. Application 3. (1) These regulations shall apply in all cases relating to the conveyance by road of a hazardous substance where it is necessary to convey such ha7..aroous suOstallce by means of a road tanker, except (a) where the substance being conveyed is solely meant for the immediate operation of that vehicle as a means of transport; and (b) where the road tanker is being used solelyfor conveying a hazardous substance from another road tanker whicb (i) has been damaged as a result of an accident occuring ona road; or (ii) has orolcen down on a railway other than a siding on which it was loaded; and the road tanker is being escorted by a vehicle used for police or fire service purposes; and (e) where the road tanker b engaged in an intcrnationed transport operation and complies in every respect with the requirements relating to vehicles of that type contained in any regulations in force in the country of origin of that tanker: 1064 S.l 262 of 1984 Provided that where the road tanker is entering Zimbabwe from n country which has no regulations similar to these regulations, then such tanker shall be labelled in accordance with these regulations. (2) For the purposes of these regulations. a road tanker shall be deemed to be used for the conveyance. by road, of a 'hazardous substance throughout the period from the commence ment of loading for the conveying of that substance until the tank or compartment used for that purpose has been cleansed or purged so that it is Ircc from the substance: and its vapour, whether or not it is on a road. Particulars to be displayed on road tankers used for the conveyance of a single IMd 4. (1) Where a road tanker is being used for the conveyance of a single load, the operator of that road tanker shall ensure that it is provided with and displays hazard-warning panels in accor dance with section 5, and such panels shall chow the following particulars (a) the emergency action code for the substance which constitutes the load; and (1J) the substance Ideutlflcatlon number IVI ilia'l substance; and (c) the appropriate hazard-warning sign; and (d) the telephone number or other text approved by the Board indicating where specialist advice on the hazardous substance can be obtained at all times. (2) The following additional information may be Incorpo rated in a hazard warning panel (a) the name (or one of the names). in tenus of paragraph 3 of or as specified in column 1 of Part I of the First Schedule, of the hazardous substance which constitutes Un:: IV<iJ and, if that uaiue is Incorporated, the trade name of the substance; and (b) the name of the manufacturer or owner of that sub stance or his company symbol. or both; 1065 Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 "nrl. if so incnrpornterl. such information shall comply with the provisions of the Fourth Schedule. Composition, position, maintenance and removal of hazard warning panels for single loads 5. (I) The hazard-warning panels required in terms of sub section (1) of section 4 shall be three in number. one at the rear of the vehicle and one on either side of the vehicle. (2) Each hazard-warning panel shall be-« (a) weather-resistant and indelibly marked, on one side only, in accordance with the specifications in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part I and in Part IT of the Fourth SChedule; and (b) either rigid or fixed or attached so as to become rigid; and (c) in the case of a side panel, securely attached in a sub stantially vertical plane to the tank or to the vehicle either directly or by means of a suitable frame, with (i) its forward edge as close as is practicable to the front of the tank; and (ii) its lower edge at least one metre from the ground; and (d) in the case of a rear panel. securely attached (i) in a sul:nil.iuJlially vcclA:al pbwc to the: tank (;II to the vehicle either directly or by means of a suitable frame, or where ihe construction of the vehicle is such that this is not practicable, in some other manner SCI as to he clearly visible: and (ii) with its lower edge at least one metre from the ground. (3) Hazard-warning panels shall bekept clean and free from obstruction: Provided that a rear panel may be mounted behind a ladder of light construction which does not prevent the information thereon from being eacily read. 1065 S.l 262 of 1984 (4) Where a road tanker has bad its tank emptied and cleaned or purged 110 as to be free from the hazardous substance including any vapour, the operator shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable. that the hazard-warning panels are either (3.) completely removed; or (b) partly covered or partly removed so as to leave visible only the telephone number or other text required by paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of section 4. Particulars to be displayed on road (tinkers used for t~ conveyance of multi-loads 6. (1) Where a road tanker is being used for the conveyance of a multi-load in circumstances other than those mentioned in subsection (4), the operator of that road tanker shall ensure that it is provided with, and displays hazard-warning panels in accor dance with section 7 and such panels shall show the following particulars (a) the appropriate multi-load emergency action code; and (b) the word "multi-load"; and (c) the appropriate hazard-warning sign; and (d) the telephone number or other text approved by the Board indicating where specialist advice on the hazar dous substances can be obtained at all times. (2) Thc proviaions of subsection (2) of section 4 relating to hazard-warning panels for a single load shallmutatis mutandis, apply to compartment labels prescribed in terms of subsection (3). (3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), the operator shall ensure that each tank, or compartment of a tank, containing a hazardous substance is labelled with compartment labels in accordance with section 1 and those labels shall show the following particulars (a) the appropriate substance identification number; and (b) where any other tank or compartment contains a hazardous substance of a different hazard, the appro priate hazard-warning sign. 1067 Hazardous. Substances and Artidell (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 (4) Where. by virtue of paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule, a. [-000 tanker Is being treated as conveying a. single load. this section and section 7 shall not apply. but sections 4 and 5 shall apply with the modification that the substance identifi cation number and the emergency action code shall be ascertained from the said paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule. Composition, position, maintenance and removal of hazard warning panels and compartment labels for multi-loads 7. (1) The hazard-warning panels required in terms of subsection (1) of section 6 shall be three in number, one at the rear of the vehicle and one on either side of the vehicle and each such panel shall be (a) weather-resistant and indelibly marked. on one side only. in accordance with the specifications in para graphs 1, 2. 4 and 5 of Part I and in Part II of the Fourth Schedule; and (h) either rigid or fixed or attached so :l~ to hPrnme rigid. (2) Each side panels shan be securely attached to the tank or to the vehicle in a substantially vertical plane either directly or by means of a suitable frame wilh (a) its forward edge as close as is practicable to the front of the tanker. and, if there is more than one tank on the vehicle, to the front of the foremost tank; and (b) its lower edge at least one metre from the ground. (3) The rear panel shall be securely attached (a) to the tank or to the vehicle in a substantially vertical plane, either directly or by means of a suitable frame or, where the construction of the vehicle is such that this is not practicable. securely attached in such a manner as to be clearly visible: and (b) with its lower edge at least one metre from the ground. (4) The compartment lables required in terms of subsection (3) of section 6 shall be two in number, one on either side of the vehicle, and such labels shall be 1068 S.l. 262 of 1984 (a) weather-resistant and indelibly marked. on one side only. in accnrdance with the specifications in para graphs 6. 7. 8 and 9 of Part I and in Part IT of the Fourth Schedule; and (b) either rigid or fixed or attached so as to become rigid. (5) Eadl coiuparunent label :;ltafi be securely attached EO the tank or to the vehicle in a substantially vertical plane. either directly or by means of a suitable frame as close as is practicable to a position midway between the front and the rear of the compartment or rank. (6) Hazard-warning panels and compartment labels shall be kept clean and free from obstruction: Provided that a rear panel may be mounted behind a ladder of light construction wbich: does not prevent the information theneon from being easily read. (7) Where a road tanker (a.) has had one or more of its compartments. or in the case of separate tanks. one or more of its tanks. emptied and cleaned or purged so as to be free from a hazardous substance including any vapour. the operator shall ensure. so far as is reasonably practicable. that the hazard-warning panels are either (i) completely covered or completely removed; or (ii) partly covered or partly removed so as to leave visible. onJy the telephone number or Dther approved text as required by paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of section 6. Duties at the consignor of a hazardous substance 8. The consignor of any hazardous substance or other person requiring such a substance to beconveyed by road shaJJ (a) ensure that the operator has such information as is necessary to enable him to prepare the appropriate LJaunl-wiUlriug panels and conipartmem labels In accordance with these re~lations; or (b) supply the appropriate hazard-warning panels and compartment labels to the operator. 1069 Hazardous SUb:5UmCC3 and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 Duties of the operator ofa road tanker . 9. The operator of a road tanker which is to be used for the conveyance of a hazardous substance shall-s (a) where the emergency action code of the substance begins with the number "4", notify in advance all fire brigades on the proposed route and seek the advice of the Senior Fire Officer of the fire brigade of the area in which the road is situated as regards the route to be taken: and (b) ensure that the driver is adequately instructed as to (i) the significance of the hazard-warning panels and compartment labels required to be displayed during conveyance; and (ii) hisduties under section 10; and (c) ensure that the road tanker is roadworthy and the driver thereof has its certificate of fitness, which certificate shall be carried in the vehicle at all times during transit; and (d) (;llSl.lll;; iuaL t1ernils of fnslrucdons to rhe driver are displayed in the vehicle in accordance with the Fifth Schedule; and (e) ensure that the driver has been handed the emergency procedure card. Dutiesof the driverof a road tanker 10. The driver of a road tanker Which is being used for the conveyance of a hazardous substance shall ensure tbat (a) all hazard-warning panels and compartment labels are displayed on the road tanker at all times when required 'by these regulations and that they are kept clean and. subject to the provisos to subsection (3) of section 5 and subsection (6) of section 7, free from obstruction; and 1070 S.l. 262 of 1984 {h) be foJIo~ the ronte lldv.isedin terms of plIrngrnrfu (a) of section 9; and (c) he does not leave the vehicle unattended at any time except when parked in a secure area; and (d) a certificate of fitnessis in the vehicle; and (e) he has been handed the emergency procedure card. exempdon cerrl{icale 11. (l) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the Board may, by certificate in writing. exempt any person, class of persons, road tanker or class of road tankers from all or any of the requirements of these regulations in respect of any hazardous substance or class of hazardous substance: Provided that any such exemption roay (a) be granted subject to such conditions and to such a time limit as may be deemed appropriate; and '(b) be revoked at any time. '(2) The Board shall not grant any exemption in terms of subsection (1) unless it is satisfied that having regard to any conditions it may attach to the exemption and to any legal obligations which would also apply. the health and safety of persons who are likely to be affected by the exemption will not be prejudiced by it. Enforcement 12. For the purposes of giving effect to powers conferred on him in terms of section 39 of the Act, any inspector may at any time-« (a) sll)p l'Iny ro~n t:lnkt;o'r ('In whiM\ :ll hl'\711l:'nou<: SI1\)<:t: f'.e. or article is being conveyed, or is suspected of being conveyed. in order to ascertain whether such a road tanker is being used in compliance with these regula tions; lind 1071 ffazardous Substances and Arttcles (Transponatfon by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 (b) require any driver of any such road tanker to furnish his name and the name and the address of the owner of the road tanker or the consignor of any hazardous substance beingconveyed in the roadtanker. Offences and penalties 13. Any person who (a) contravenes any of the provisions of these regulations; or (b) causes a hazard to the health of any human being or animal by tailing to exercise all reasonable care in the 'labelling and transportation of any substance specified in paragraph 3 of Part I of the First Schedule and in column I of Part I of the same Schedule; shall be guilty of any offence and be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding sixmonths or to both such fine and such imprisonment. 1072 S.l. 262 of 1984 FIRST SCHEDUU! (Sections 2 (1), 4 (2) and 6 (3)) HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND TIIEIR SURSTANrn IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS, EMERGENCY ACTION CODES AND HAZARD~WARNING:PANELS PART I 1. "n.o.a." mcana not otherwise spccificdj 2. Column 3 shall be interpreted in accordance witflPart ill; 3. Any hazardous substance to be conveyed on a road tanker, the name of which does not appear in column 1 of Parts I and II shall be labelled in accordance with these regulations and use tbe emen~m9' action code and substance identification number listed in the UN Numbers-United Nations Substance Identification Numbers for the Transport of Dangerous Goods" and its companion volumes, which. may be inspected, free of charge, at the office of the Secretary for Health. C-ULUM1"'Il Nam~ofau/manu LVJ..UMN ~ LUJ..UMN l Substance Emergency kktrtf.{icatkm (KtUm code number COLUMN 4 Hozord H¥lfl1VJg 1842 2P Flammable liquid 1003 2P Non-flammable ~omp.-d sa 1095 2SE Flammable liquid 1096 2SE Flammable liquid Tom lIl'52PE 2073 2PE Toxic au JIJ4 3WB FII!Ol~liquid 10m 2WE Flammable gaa iou 2WE Flammable gas IOU 2WE Flammable g"" 2187 2XB Non-flammable 1:000prascd gas 1719 2R Corrosive .ubstance 1935 ZX Toxic subateneea 1147 3Z F1o.mmable liquid 2241 3Y Flamnlablc liquid 1170 2SE Flammable liquid 1202 3Z F1o.mmable liquid 1073 Acetic acid, gla~a1 and over 90 % by weight . • • • • . Air. refrigerated liquid • • • . causlic alkali liquids. n.o.s. • Cyanide solutions. • • • DccahydrOlLllIlbthalene (deealln) n-Decanc .• • • • Ethanol (Eth)ol aIcohoJ) Gas oil .•••. Alcohol, denatured (Methylated spirit) • • • • . • • • Alcohol, industrial. • • • • . Ammonia., anhydroua, liquefied and ammonia sol utions havinll l'I density (..,.,.,ific gravity) of less than 0,880 at 1S'C in water, con taining over 50 % anunonia, 1005 Ammonia solutions having a density (specific gn.vity) of less than 0,880 al IS'C In waler conwning more than 35% and not abow 50% ammonia Benzene(Benwl), , , Butadiene, inhibited . . • BUIYlene(Butene). • • . BulJUlC or buu.ne mixmre Carbon dioude (Carbonic anhYdridll) refrigerated liquid . • Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers)Regulations, 1984 Ilazardoua ....te, liQ.uid contaiuin; acid Rat.ardous waste, solid or sludge. ~&aNid. • Razardoua was1e, Iiguid ltuardOU$ w-. 50Ild or III•• eontaininsalQ.Ii ~ Wll,llle, liauIJubll: liQtrid,. tI/lsbpoiIU 001011' 23"C , I:lwuordo....~a-b1~ liquldo f1ashpolnt 23'C to 6O,3°C Har.ardous wulc, tlarwnabk IIOlid or . sludge, n.o ... 1lamrd0lll waste, SQlid or s1\1d8e. P,O.s." :tlA=azdous .~te. lii:olid a.r liquld.,. a.o.s. , RazardOU$ wwe, ll()lid or sludge, toxie t n.o.s. lIazardolll w"le, liquid tollie, n,o." Hazardous w asIC, liquid contllinina i1'l0l"rnit'!' cyanl'* llazardoo. waste, I'JIid or s1udp, ~ Iollic, n.o.... . . lIaufdOlll waste, liquid, qro chc:mical;, toxic, n.o... ~ acid in wll1tioD (mn'''it'r~ 1II,.....,f~ ~." nr'lHt~' lIydrocarbon a.nd millt1lJ:'es of ouch lUllS. liquefied, D.O.• Kerosene (Paraffin) Methanol (MethylaicohoI. Wood alcohol, Columbiall spirits) N."hth",- (rnal lM". f":rl1c1~ an'" cnL vent) , Nitric acid. other than red fwuinS nitri<:acid Nitric acid. red fwuina; NOJWlC and its is""""" Octanoo aod it. iso!rten. Oayacn. refTiBGf8lCd liquid }>,s(ml l'moleum dlstilla-. n.o••, Bo!w:oc content less than 3%( NOIC1)" Ii'etrol~ fuel n.o~s. ( NOIC 21* , Petrolcwn aa-. liqui1ied 1'etroleum ,pirit, (BenzQ1cne, Lythene. htroleull:!. ether) • Propano 1011 7D12 7014 7015 1016 7017 7021 1965 1223 1230 lOll 2032 1920 1161. 1073 J2f)J 1268 1270 1013 1271 1978 1074 2WB 2WE )oWE 3W 2X 2X 2X 2X 4WB 2WB 3Y 2PE 2PE 2PJ'l 2Y lYE 2PE 3Y!l lYE :lYE 2Wl1 3YB 2WB COLUMN 4 RIZIMUtI........uw Otb.er haDrdous· ...lIstam:" F1ammabIe IU I'IammabIc> liquid CorTOBl"" substa0c6 Corrosi"" lubstan<:e FIamo>able liquid F1ammllb~liq"id Non-6anlJD8lllll OIClOlDJlDIpllIl.-cl...llI $8lI ~.J.\quid Fllmmable liquid Flammable liquid Plumnthklliquid sr. 262 of 1984 COLUMN I COLUMN 2 N "'~ ~ Idmll/ictllfmf aumbet So4hun hydroxide IIQhrtlon (cauotlc IIOda liquor, Sodium bydraIc, lye). 1824 Sulphuric acid. . . • . " 1830 3uIph",i<o -'<I £uoili>a. . • " 183l Tan, liquid, indudinlJ; road. upbalt an4oiliI. bitumen lUId wi backs • 1m Toluene (toluol) • • . . " 1294 Turpentine rubititutCl (whitespirit). 1300 Xyleue 0'1kl1) • . • . . •. 1307 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 /ilnT1lQCJ' HQZDI'lII!'IrI'I'Jttw aa/tm code 2R ConosiVOlUbiIl:aDuIo 2P CoI'roIivo IUbslance .WI!: CorroMVO au'b.tan.oo 2W Flammable Iiqoid 3YB Flammable liquid 3Y F1ammablo lY ~liquld Notes. (I)· Where benzene content is 5 per centum or more. use entry for benzene. (2)·1bis substance does not include, butane mixtures, hydrocarbon ......."" aIld mixtures of Ih1CI>. a:uel n.o.s, or proplUle. PARTll ALTERNATIVE SUBSTANCB IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND EMERGENCY AL"TION WDES FOR CERTAIN SUH,sTAN~ Where any of the substances in column 1 below are l1eing oonveyed, the substance identification number and emergency action code set out opposite thereto in columns .2 and 3, respectively. may be used all an alternative to those shown in Part. I. COLUMN I &4~ COLUMN 'J. COLUMN 3 A!ltmmlW! mJmanct! A/mNUi" :r idt1ll/fiaU1oII No. Qell"" co« 1268 3Y:6 1270 ~Yll 1270 3YE 1270 3Y PARTm INTERPRETA'PION OF COLUMN 3 IN PARTS I AND n 1. The number in brackets indicates the equipment suitable for fire fighting and wbere appropriate. for dispersing spillagea as follow& "(" water jets; "2" water fog; "3" foam; "4" dry agent. 1075 Hazardous Substances and Articles lTransvortation by and Labelling of Road Tankers)Regulations. 1984 Dituto DUul<) Th1"te Dil"te Dilute DUutt: Contain BrralhiDc~118 Breathing apparatus for fire only Full protective clolhioj: ~tiu cI"Shingand hre<Uhiflg apparan", Fun protective clothing Full proleCtlvc clothing Brclltbing apparatus Br<:4thingaDparatus ror fire only No Yes Yes No No Yes P R S S T T W Notes. 0) In the absence of foe: equipment. ,. fine "pmy nf w:.t.... m"y he used. (2) Where dry agent is recommended, the use of water is hazardous. 2. The first letter indicates the appropriate precautions in the event of a fire or a spillage as indicated by the following table-s 4pP"'Prklf~ """,",we'Letter K No y r Z Z Yes Yes No No Brel\!.hing appanUlllI B1U.l.hing appararua fOf fue only :Brellthinl;: aD)laratUi Breathing awaratus for fire on\y Contain contain Contain Contain NOIes. (1) "Full protective clothing" includes breathing apparatus, (2) Where "breathing apparatus" is indicated, protective gloves are also recommended, (3) "Dilute" indicates that the substance may be washed to a drain with a large quantity of water. (4) "Contain" indicates a need to avoid spillages from entering drains or water courses. ':l Wh....... th.,.~ !Mf,.1." "En occurs ll.t the ..nd of the em.ergency noti"", cod., evacuation of people from the neighbourhood of an incident should be undertaken if the circumstances require. 1076 sr. 262 of 1984 SEcoND SCHEDULE (Sections 2 (1) and (6» THE MULTI-LOAD EMERGENCY ACTION CODE L The multi-load emergency action code shall oonsist of (a) a number from "1" to "4"; followed by (b) a letter; followed, in certain cases, by (c) the letter ''E''. 2, For the purposes of item 3 below any of the letters "S", "T", "Y", and "7" Ulh,.n shown in column 3 of Part I or Part II of the Fint Sehe.dule as a black letter, the letter shall be treated as a different letter from an identical shown in that column as a white letter on a black back ground. 3. (1) The number of tho multi-load emergency action code is the highest number or any occurring in the emergency action codes for each individual hazardous substance under paragraph 3 or as shown in column 3 of Part 1 or Part II of the First Schedule. (2) To determine the first letter of the multi-load emergency action code take the first letter of the emergency action code for each individual substancc-r (a) if it is the same letter on each case then that letter is the first letter of the multi-load emergency code; (b) if there are two different letters then take one of the letters and select the vertical column in the code chart in sub item (3) below, which is headed (on the top horizontal line) by that letter, then 1ake the other letter and select the hori zontal line of letters which has that letter in the left band vertical column, then the letter in the square where the first mentioned vertical column and that horizontal line meet ("the resultant letter") is the first letter of the multi Ioad action code; . (c) if there are three different letters then take any two of them and proceed as in (b) above, then take the resultant letter and do the same again using the resultant letter and the letter for the third substance, then the letter in the square Where the vertical column headed (on the top horizontal line) by the resultant letter and the horizontal line of letters which has the letter for the third substance in its left hand vertical column meet, is the first letter of the multi load action code; (d) if thCTC 'arc mOTC than thTCC diffcrent letters, proceed All above taking the resultant letter each time with one of the other letters until all the other letters have been used, then the letter in the square when the last other letter is used is the first letter of the multi-load action code. 1077 Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 (3) Thecode chart is P R SST TWX Y Y Z Z p R So S T T w x y z z p p p p p p w w w w w w p p R P P So P S R S R S w w x w w y w y x y x y p p P R s s S T S T w w w X y y y y y Z y Z p R s T T w x y y z 7. w w w w X W W W v w W y w X Y w X y w w w w X W w w y w w y w X y w X V w w w X v v y y y Z y Z w w w X v y y y y Z y 7. w x v y z z w x y y z 7. (4) Nothing in this item stralJ. be construed as authorizing the carrying of any two substances in one load if it would create a danger to mix them. (5) The letter "E" shall 'be included as the last letter of the multi t.;llU! action~ if 1~ OCCW"¥ in l1ac ellllull:m.y aetkm o.:uU~ uf anyone of rthC substance in the multi-load, 4. Where 'a multi-load collSi&1:$ c;f the substances specified in sub-item (a) of column I below or two or more of the substancesspecified in sub item (b) Of that column then the load may be treated 119 if it 'Were ... single lQo>d with the su!>..-..... id....afi....ti"'ll number nnd """"rgDney action code sbown opposite thereto in column 2 and 3 respectively. COLUMN 1 COLUMN 1 COLUMN3 Substances whichmay be C417ied usilIg Subsfwrce Emergency· 1M substance idetUi!iCiJtion number identification mnnber action code muf ~"'f!l'6"n('y action NJtlf! .vhDwn in iolruruu 2 andJ (a) 1 300 turpentine substitute (White spirit) I 268 petroleum distillates, n,0.8,- with a ben zenc content of less than 5 %; 1268 3YB (b) 1202 03.$ oil } 1203 Petrol 1223 Kerosene 1270 3YE 1270 Petroleum fuel 0.0.5. ~o.s. means not otherwise specjficd, 1078 S.I. 262 of 1984 TIIIRD 8c:BEoou! (Sections 2 (1). 4 and6 HAZARD-WARNIINO srotss PART 1 t. The hazard-warning sip that shall be used on hazard-warning panels and compartment labels are set out in Part II. l. 'rne.naz;jJ'd-warning sign to be J1lJpIayed on a road rtaoker carrying a multi-lead shall be the sign for "oth.erhazardous su~ and mWti-wads of different hazl!:rds" l.I1desa the hazard as ascertain.~ from w:olunm 4 of Part I of the. Fmt sclJ"dPle for each indivi4ua1au~ in ,the multi-load is the same, when it shall be the sign (oritbathazatd. 3. EiI.ctl l11U.lUd~wlUoing paot:l liball be i.u the Curm ul it lilIWUC sci. wiLh its s.i4es at an angle of 45" '1:0 <the vertical and il:boleqbt of the &dea shall be ~a) m the case of signs on hazard-warning panels. 200 mi1.Iimetres or ~) in <thecaee of >;igna on oomputm t 'labels 9S nilllimetres. 4. Sip for hazard-watiling pane1l l11a11. for any part of rthe • that I'S not black. have a black border at le:ut 5 millimetres wide. 5. 1'hI signs shall conform in colour to the table 'below and IUdl go1oJws shall conterm to ttae specifications given in 'Part II Of the Fourtth ~uIe. ' DescrlptWn o!a!gn Symbol Lettering 1kJI:kgrmmd Flammable liquids Black mack: Red Flammable solids Black Black White with vertical red stripes rlammab~ gases . Black Hlack Red. Toxic silica. . . BIack Black White Non fbl,mmable com~gaSes Black ~Iack Green =\J~~ .black ~ WhiteW substances Black White corrosive sUbst ances . Black White White upper half black lower half Description Symbol Lettering Background Organic peroxides . Black Black Yellow Oxidising substances . . Black Black Yellow Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases . Black Black Blue Spontaneously combustible sub stances Black. Black Whit.c upper half red lower half Other hazardous substances and multi-loads of diffen:nt hazards . Black White 1079 Hazardous Substance!'! and Article!'! (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations, 1984 PART 1( fLAMMABLE L1UUIDS TOXIC GASES l1ARMFUL SUBSTANCES KEEP AWAY FROMFOOD FLAMMABLE SOLlDS NON-F LAMMABLE COMPRESSED GASES CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES 1080 fLAMMABLE GASES TOXICSUBSTANCES ORGANICPEROXIDES OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES S.l. 262 of 1984 SUBSTANCES WHICH IN CONTACT WITH WATER EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES OTHER HAZARDOUS SUB 5TANCE3 r;kMULTI-LOADS OF SUBSTANCES OF DIFFERENT HAZARDS 1081 SPONTAN£OUSLY COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES .... o 00 N FOURTH SOI"..DUL1!. (Sections 4. 5, 6 ll1!d 7) FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS OF HAZARD-WARNING PANELS. HAZARD-WARNING COMPARTMENT LABELS AND HAZARD-WARNING SIGNS PART I 1. Tae form of the hazard warning panel is as set out below and the spaces shall be used for the purpotel indicated by the notes below, (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) Nous-« (1) Space for emergency action code. (2) Space for substance identification number and 1 included. name or, in the case of multi-loads, the word "multi-load". (3) Space for hazard-warning sign. (4) Space for telephone number or other approved text. (5) Space for cptional manufacturer's name or owner's name or company symbol, or beta, ~ ~ ~ r ffi ?Sing;g. Ijtj~ g,o ~g !..~ ~Q. ~~s,;. ::t:lt'.l tl 8~::.a \0 a. 00 0 .... 1:1 ~ ~ Q. 2. The colour of :he hazard warning panel shall be orange and conform to the specification for that colou in Part Il below. except for the space for the ~.azard-w arning sign whicl: shall be white, and the borders, internal dividing lhes, letters and figures which shall be black. . 3. Too specification for hazard-warning panels for single loads is set out belov with dimensions in milli metres. s:n !'"" ~ N g,->D00 .flo. «<I ~.100 2-RJ ..1-189 J....:: Hyli'ochloric Acid SPECIALIST ADVICE HARARE u.1 THE ~o,,:r 110)12345 'lQm" CHEMICAL ~ ""''''' ' CO t=j 1::'0J - "'.!'''''''. ::11":'0 ""..... '0:1 f-. ~ .1 o00 ~ Hazardous Substancoa and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations, 1984 I •-E W-J a.... 1084 5. 'Where the emergency action code O[ tile multi-load emergency action code ascertained :rom either the First or the Second Schedule is a white letter on a black. background it shall be displayed on the panel as "range OIl a black background; toe letter shall .lppear in II !:>lack rectange having II height of ·210 miLliroeues and a width 10 millimet£e$ greater than the width of the letter. 6, The form of tbe compartment label for multi-loads of substances of differen.t hazards is set out below and the S?/lC&S shall be used for the purposes indicated by ihe notes that follow. .... o 00 Vll (1) Notes--« (1) Space for sibstance Identification number and, if included, name, (2) Space for hazard-warning sign. (2) (;) f-4 ?J a-'&1 3: 135 .... ~ 0\ 7. Where- the multi-load consists of substaaees of the same hazardathe square labelled (2) 011 the diagram in item 6 above may be omitted f.om the co~artmentlabel 8. The colour of the comparllllent label saall be orange and Ihall conform. to the specification for that colour in PartJl below exceft for the space fo~ the hazard-warning sigr, where one is required. which shall be white and the borders of which shill be black. 9. The specilicatioJl for compartment labels ia let out below with dimensions in millimctrel. ~ I' J80 --- '1 ~ ~E .~ 1-789J JIT::Hydrochlori::: Acid 400 MIl [ r~ ~~ ~'J o -....... ~a ~g l:'-rQ. m>[ a {,lS1 n ~,... ~3 ~~ g.~ ~~ '0 e. ~§ s ~ S.l. 262 of 1984 PAllTH The colours df the various parts of ilt.e panel, in conditions Of normal use, shall have cftromatfcity co-ordinates lying within the area formed by joining on the Commission lnternational de l'Eclairage chromaticity diagram (em 45. 15.2(0), the co-ordinates listed in the table below and for non-rectro reflective materials, the luminance factor B (CIE 45,60.425) "hdl h.. a....At.. r- than or ""1"",1 to that specified in the table for that colour. The tests shall be carried out using standard illuminant D6S (em 45.15.145), Co/sur C/u'onraticity co-cmIinates uf COt1U!r pointr del... b<!nlnance fa<:lor 1lfor non /IIhfl~ 1M permtnedcolour ~eQ IUumfJllmt: rtetro-nflectiWl mtJler/all Oranp Yellow y " y 11 y ",. '7 0,658 0,342 0,520 D.380 0,481 0,518 lI,078 0,111 0,576 0,339 0,520 0.400 0,439 0,411 0.198 0~2 0,605 ll.310 0,518 0.422 0,471 0,433 0,286 <>'4]5 D,24O 0,110 0,690 0,310 0,618 0.380 OoSH 0,468 0,201 0.771\ 0.137 0,038 0,07 0,22 O,I~ 0,03 Angle ot mummaion: 4j+ Wit1\ me normal to me surface and viewed in the direction of the normal. Natt.-Typical permissible colours (gloss). under iDS. 381 C; CoioUTB for specific purposes, are No. 537, signal red; No. 557, limt orange; 'No, 355, lemon; lNo. 228. emerald green and No. 166, French Blue. 1087 Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations. 1984 FlFnl SCHEDULE (SectiorlS 9 and 10) JNSTRUCTIONS TO DRIVER TO BB DISPLAYED IN VEHICLE 1. All hazard-warnings and compartment labels are displayed, kept clean and free from obstruction at all times. 2. Follow the route as advised 'by the operator. J. Vehicle not to 'be left unattended at any time. 4. Ensure tmt certificate of fitness is in ilie vehicle. 5. Ensure that the emergency procedure card is in the vehicle. EXPLANATORY NOTES (These notes are not part of the regulations) 1. These regulations impose requirements for notice to be displayed on road tankers which arc being used for rtbe conveyance by road of hazardous substances (those substances specified in the First Schedule). 2. The regulations impose a duty on the operator of a road tanker to ensure that it carries hazard-warning panels and, in the case of compartmented tanks carrying different substances, labels in respect vI the compartments, The operator Is required '[0 instruct the driver in the significance of the panels and labels. The consignor of a hazardous substance is required to give the operator the information necessary for him to prepare the panels and labels; and the driver is required, so far as is reasonably practicable, to keep them clean and to ensure 'that they continue to be displayed. 3. The regulations apply from the commencement of loading until the tank has been completely cleaned out whether or not the vehicle is on a road; they do not apply in certain emergency situations. 4. Appendix 1 is an example for a convenient form of emergency action corl" ;n1"rflretM;nn. S, Appendix 2 shows a suggested design for a composite sign holder. 1088 APPENDIX I A Convflnlent Form of EmerlleIWJ A.ction Code InterpN.tatlon 1 I JETS I 2 ITQQJ 3 I FO.o.M I 4 I DAY AGENT I SA tor FIRE ~nly SA for FIRE Jnly (;,oJ ~ ~ ~.... s CONTAIN Pre",,"I. by anymesns av"labla. spillagli\ fromentrlnng d,.,ns or waltl CQurse. Notes for Guidance FOG In /00 nee·of 10Q equipment" Irnesprly mey be used. DAY AGENT Water must not be allO'Aed to come ' Inlo cortact with the substance at risk. V Can be ,Jolenl11 orewn e..lloSMl~ reactlv&. FULL .Full bod~ proleoi:tive clothT,..,; w~h SA. BA Brealhinl apparalus pius pOllecllve Slove,. aiLUTE May ba "eslled \0 drain wlh [arge CluantitliU 01WElller4 DILUTE j:-:K] B/\ SA SA FULL FULL SA BA for FIRE ,nlV BA lor FIRE only ~ Forfre or Spillage o 00 \0 [srCCWSiOER EVACUATlON-··· I APPENDIX 11 Suggested Specifications for the Holder of the Composite Sign OBJECTiVE: To provide a standard holder to contain the composite label mounted on Q rigid backing sheet which is suitable fol fittina to existing road tankers. Ahernadve designs allow fcr rear and to>p entry of the label. ~ ~ a. C"~g-.:I::I ~c::: ~i' ~~ ~~ ~~ [~ g~ ....... n> ~ Ii 1::'" ~'l .... :to \OJ ~::s .t l }~,o ..JW Part section on'B·B' Card retention •~ip$' Scale1:2. 1Iote9:~ 1•Manufacturar from 1.5mm or 16SWG alum niurn alloy. L AJI dimensionl in millimelres. SPECIFICATION Mo.off 3 pervshlcle ' ...me DimeJl.ion !rear Entry Length 740mm Height 402mm Thickness 7~mm 'IIrt sectiQn on 'C·C· Tvp.4 positions} :'calll\;2 "~ooJ .:Ir:{~J1. '''I~,I: l'UU.R "" "c III ..~. TL:... f: l<O ~ ..... ...,. ..... "IIl.Io...... "'-I" " .". ·t Design No 1lside entrv) III III .... o 1,0 o Design No 2 (top entry) r.f.l f ~ t-) o ,.." .... I.Q ~ TopEntry Length 702111m Height 441mm Thickness 71':lmm BackIng ah.UDimenaion. Length 70)l11m Height 40)l11m Thlckness 3 rom malt. P...- MtItBf1a1&Ak1minium crother suifablalll1aet 1.5mmQr16s:w.q. Ma'h od of FixIngStandard fcurpointfixlngk both frames. Fixwith boIts to brackets p,ov ided on the vahiele. 0pen~ide of frametelrearor top ohlehicle'llS appropriate. Location of Prame. Onecn nearside Oneonoffsi~e OneOnre.llf PlJUilUD ISINSco.ll l II ml",,",,".....~~ .~a. '" Ito-) Il1-'1.1,,"no ~lWw'",' • '0'.~ A=-:1'. ~ ·t :l'1lAIl/i.!W ·t- I , I I i ~ s D, ""'! :' 1 .1 1 i: ..+ ~ Ii I, I 1~1 no I .... ~.... BRIEF SPECIFICATION Material18g aluminium. Label holder black anodized. 4no'recessed fixingholes. S~ainless steel retaining spring clip~ Signplate - short edges foldsd with radi~s corners. . Overallsizeof holder-710mm x410mm. Sign plate-700mm x400mm. Frontview of composite Section labelholder. throuqh ~~====:: ~~=~=====i=S::::o=f1""" holder. ~ :..l I::~ ~ii ~e "'s ~1t ~N !r~r iR' Cpo ~~ :i-~ ~ "'~ t:S CQ ~I ~a a~ ~~::I::: ;;'" ,:.l:l. ~~ ~i' .~... So DesignNo3 t $ .+ ~TITO' .-+-. Front\'iew ofsign plate. I I, 1 t I ~ I 1 I I I 5llction through sign plate. I ~~ !=;tr. E·C:(JQ[ a~ ~a !.~ i-oi Po ~~ [~ g :;tI ~l fl ~g. ~= ~ [