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2020

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CONTENTS PAGE Procedural steps 3 Dangers Goods for “Hire or Reward” 4 Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or Consumer Commodities 5 Small Packages 6 Routine Diagnostic Specimens and Low Risk Biological Products 7 Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities and Excepted Packages of Radioactive 8 Material Dangerous Goods carried for “Domestic or Recreational Purposes” 9 Dangerous carried for “Tools-of-Trade, for Agricultural Use or for a Commercial 10 Purpose” Segregation of incompatible dangerous goods 11 Segregation Table 12 Placarding 13 How to placard 14 Class names, numbers and typical labels 15 Table A: Classification of dangerous goods 17 Responsibilities 23 Schedule 1 24 Emergency Response Information 28

NOTE:

All references to the word “SECTION” refer to the:

Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 and Amendment 2010

Procedural Steps STEP ONE – Know your responsibilities! Ref Section 10.4

STEP TWO – Are the dangerous goods required for the motive power of the vehicle or operation of ancillary equipment on the vehicle and are not part of the load? If so, the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, Does Not Apply Ref Section 1.2 (2)

STEP THREE – Are the dangerous goods being transported for hire or direct reward?

YES NO

Are they declared as “Small Packages”? Are they being carried for “Recreational or If so, go to Page 6 Domestic use”? If so, go to Page 9

IF NOT IF NOT

Are they declared as “Dangerous Goods Are they being carried as “Tools-of-Trade” in Limited Quantities or Consumer or “Agricultural Use” or for “Commercial Commodities”? Purpose”? If so, go to Page 5 If so, go to Page 10

IF NOT

Are they declared as “Routine Diagnostic Specimens and Low Risk DEFINITION OF DANGEROUS GOODS Biological Products”? If so, go to Page 7 Substances that belong to the classes and divisions shown in Table A Page 18. Plus IF NOT empty containers that have contained dangerous goods and have not been Are they declared as “Dangerous Goods thoroughly cleaned. in Excepted Quantities” or “Excepted Packages of Radioactive Material”? Ref: Section 1.2 (1) (a), (b), (c), & Section 2.7 If so, go to Page 8

IF NOT

Go to Page 4

Dangerous Goods Carried for Hire or Reward Plus All Other Dangerous Goods Carried and Not Previously Mentioned

Packaging Must be suitable, robust and in good condition, otherwise do not transport! Ref: Section 3 Marking or Labelling Must have atleast the Class and if applicable, the Division clearly identifiable. Ref: Section 4 Dangerous Goods Required. It must be legible, in English and have a diagonally stripped Declaration border or a bold “Dangerous Goods” heading and include the; Proper Shipping Name, UN Number, Class, Quantity, Consignors name and signature plus a Consignee name and address if a Schedule of Quantities is not being used. Ref: Section 5 Emergency Response Required. info. Ref: Section 8.3 and the last page of this guide Segregation Required. Segregation according to the Dangerous Goods Segregation Table or Schedule 3 of The Rule. Ref: Section 6 Placarding Required for Classes: 1, 5.2, 6.2, 7 (see The Rule for exceptions) or any amount of dangerous goods over 50 kg/litres. See flow chart on Page 15 or Ref: Section 7 “D” Endorsement Required. Ref: Section 9.2 (1) Load Plan Required for line-haul vehicles. See definition below or Ref: Section 5.2 (5) Container or Vehicle Required for prepacked vehicles or containers. Packing Certificate Ref: Section 5.2 (7) Stop at Railway Required if carrying Class 1, other than “Small Packages of Explosives” or Crossings unless more than 250 litres Class 2.1 or Class 3, or when carrying Class 2.1 or equipped with; Barrier Class 3 in a bulk tanker or container. Arms, Traffic Signals, Ref: Section 8.4 (1) & (2) Police, Crossing Keeper or Exempt Signs Load Security The load must be secured to maintain segregation plus withstand acceleration and deceleration that occurs during normal conditions of transport. Ref: Section 8.2 Note 1: If transporting Explosives, always check the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority before proceeding. (Environmental Risk Management Authority) Note 2: Definition of a line-haul vehicle is: A vehicle or combination vehicle that has four or more axles, has a CGVM of more than 20 tonnes and is transporting dangerous goods on a journey that includes travel outside a radius of 100km from any point at which the dangerous goods were loaded.

Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or Consumer Commodities

Definition: “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities” means dangerous packed in size limited primary containers that don’t exceed the maximum quantities stated in Schedule 2 of the: Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 “Consumer Commodities” means dangerous packed as “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities” but in a form intended or suitable for retail sale.

Are the dangerous goods declared as “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities” or “Dangerous Goods in Consumer Commodities”?

YES NO

Check requirements for: The dangerous goods must be carried in accordance with the requirements on Page 4

Packaging Must be suitable, robust and in good condition, otherwise do not transport Ref: Section 2.3 (1)(b to e) Marking or Labelling Must have words or abbreviations identifying the packages as DGLQ and at least the Class and if applicable, the Division clearly identifiable. Or by 31/12/2011 the UN Number of all the dangerous goods in the package written inside a diamond or the DGLQ diamond. Ref: Section 2.3(1)(f)&(g) Dangerous Goods Declaration Required for DGLQ but simplified for Con.Coms. Ref: Section 2.3(1)(h)&(i) & Section 5 Emergency Response Info. Required. Ref: Section 8.3 or Back cover Segregation Not required for outer packaging. Ref: Section 2.3(1)(j) & 2.3(2)(b)&(c) Placarding Required if over 50kg/litres. See flow chart on Page 14 or Ref: Section 7 “D” Endorsement Required. Ref: Section 9.2 (1) Load Plan Required if loaded on a line-haul vehicle. Ref: Section 5.2(5) see definition of L-H vehicle on Page 4 Container or Vehicle Packing Required only for DGLQ in a prepacked vehicle. Certificate Ref: Section 5.2(7)

Small Packages

Means a package that contains dangerous goods within the maximum quantities specified in Section 2.4 (1)(a) or 2.5 of the Rule.

Are the dangerous goods declared as “Small Packages of Dangerous Goods” or “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities” or Dangerous Goods in Consumer Commodities” or “Small Packages of Explosives”?

YES NO

Is the combined quantity of small packages The dangerous goods must be carried in less than 50 litres or 50 kgs including the accordance with the requirements on Page 5 weight of packaging?:

YES NO

Check requirements for; For the part of the load of DG that exceeds 50 kg/litres carry as DGLQ on Page 5. Ref: Section 2.4 (3) For Explosives carry as on Page 5. Ref: Section 2.5

Packaging Must be suitable, robust and in good condition, otherwise do not transport Ref: Section 2.4 (1)(b) Marking or Labelling Must have UN number, Proper Shipping Name, the Class and if applicable the Division clearly identifiable or marked as “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities” or “Dangerous Goods in Consumer Commodities” (See Page 5) Ref: Section 2.4 (1)(c) Dangerous Goods Declaration Not required. Ref: Section 2.4 (2) & 5.3 (1)(c) Emergency Response Info. Required. Ref: Section 8.3 or Back Cover Segregation Required for primary containers. But not required when the primary containers are packed in outer packaging or if the small packages are gas cylinders. Ref: Section 2.4 (1)(d) & (e), 2.4 (2)(b) Placarding Not required. Ref: Section 2.4 (2)(d) “D” Endorsement Not required. Ref: Section 2.4 (2)(e) Load Plan Not required. Ref: Section 2.4 (2)(a) & 5.3 (1)(c) Container or Vehicle Packing Not required. Certificate Ref: Section 2.4 (2)(a) & 5.3 (1)(c)

Routine Diagnostic Specimens and Low Risk Biological Products

Definition: Means a diagnostic specimen that has a low probability of containing pathogens of risk group two or three. The relevant regulatory authority will classify these for you.

Is the package clearly marked or labelled as “Routine Diagnostic Specimens and Low Risk Biological products”?

YES NO

Check requirements for: Make sure it is clearly marked or labelled before transporting

Packaging Must be suitable, robust and in good condition, otherwise do not transport Ref: Section 3.2 (5)(c) Marking or Labelling Must be clearly identifiable, as “Routine Diagnostic Specimens or Low Risk Biological Products”, otherwise do not transport! Ref: Section 4.3 (5) Dangerous Goods Declaration Not required. Ref: Section 2.6 Emergency Response Info. Required. Ref: Section 8.3 see also Section 2.6 (c) / Back cover Segregation Not required. Ref: Section 2.6 Placarding Not required. Ref: Section 2.6 “D” Endorsement Not required. Ref: Section 2.6 Load Plan Not required. Ref: Section 2.6 Container or Vehicle Packing Not required. Certificate Ref: Section 2.6

Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities and Excepted Packages of Radioactive Material

Definition: Means dangerous goods packaged so that the maximum quantity in individual packaging complies with the limits in Schedule 4 of the Rule or empty packages that have contained radioactive material or packaging that contains radioactive material in limited quantities, instruments or manufactured articles as specified by The Rule: Part 2, definitions..

Do you have less than the allowed number of excepted packages on board and are they marked with the excepted quantities mark? (see below)

YES NO

Check requirements for: The dangerous goods must be carried in accordance with the requirements on Page 5

Packaging Must be packed in three layers of packaging. Ref: Section 2.9 (1)(c) & (d) Marking or Labelling Must be marked with the excepted quantities mark showing Class and Division of all DGs in the package and name of the consignor or consignee. Ref: Section 2.9 (1)(e) Dangerous Goods Declaration Not required. But if transported with a document such as a consignment note or packing slip the document must include the number of packages and the words “excepted quantities” of similar. Ref: Section 2.9 (1)(f) Emergency Response Info. Required. Ref: Section 2.9 (1)(i) see Back cover Segregation Not required for outer packaging. Ref: Section 2.9 (1)(g) Placarding Not required. Ref: Section 2.9 (1) “D” Endorsement Not required. Ref: Section 2.9 (1) & 9.2 (1)(e) Load Plan Not required. Ref: Section 2.9 (1) Container or Vehicle Packing Not required. Certificate Ref: Section 2.9 (1)

Dangerous Goods Carried for Domestic or Recreational Purposes and not for Hire or Direct Reward

Are the quantities of dangerous goods within the specified limits of Schedule 1 of the: Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005? (Page 24)

YES NO

Check requirements for: The relevant requirements of all sections of The Rule must be complied with. Carriage in accordance with the requirements on Page 4 would ensure this

Packaging Must be suitable, robust and in good condition, otherwise do not transport! Ref: Section 3.3 (1) Marking or Labelling Must have atleast the Class and if applicable, the Division clearly identifiable. Ref: Section 4.4 Dangerous Goods Declaration Not required Ref: Section 5.3 (1)(a) Emergency Response Info. Not required. Ref: Section 5.3 & 8.3 (1) Segregation Dangerous goods must be segregated from other dangerous goods with which they might react and from food items they might contaminate. Ref: Section 6.1 (1) &6.2 (a)(i)(ii) Placarding Not required. Ref: Section 4.7 (1) “D” Endorsement Not required. Ref: Section 9.2 (1)(a) Load Plan Not required. Ref: Section 5.3 (1)(a) Container or Vehicle Packing Not required. Certificate Ref: Section 5.3 (1)(a) Note: When the quantity limits in Schedule 1 are exceeded, the driver of the vehicle transporting those goods must have either a “D” endorsement on their licence, or have with them, their current test certificate showing that they have passed an approved handlers course on the transport of dangerous goods.

Dangerous Goods Carried for Use As Tools-Of-Trade, for Agricultural Use or for A Commercial Purpose and Not for Hire or Direct Reward

Are the quantities of dangerous goods within the specified limits of Schedule 1 of the: Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005? (Page 24)

YES NO

Check requirements for: The relevant requirements of all sections of The Rule must be complied with. Carriage in accordance with the requirements on Page 4 would ensure this

Packaging Must be suitable, robust and in good condition, otherwise do not transport! Ref: Section 3.3 Marking or Labelling Must have atleast the Class and if applicable, the Division clearly identifiable. Ref: Section 4.4 Dangerous Goods Declaration Not required Ref: Section 5.3 (1)(b) Emergency Response Info. Required. Ref: Section 8.3 or Back cover Segregation Dangerous goods must be segregated from other dangerous goods with which they might react and from food items they might contaminate. Ref: Section 6.1 (1) &6.2 (a)(i)(ii) Placarding Not required. Ref: Section 7.4 (2)(a) “D” Endorsement Not required. Ref: Section 9.2 (1)(b) Load Plan Not required. Ref: Section 5.3 (1)(b) Container or Vehicle Packing Not required. Certificate Ref: Section 5.3 (1)(b)

Segregation of Incompatible Dangerous Goods

Section 6 Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 Certain classes of dangerous goods will react dangerously if allowed to come into contact with each other. Extra precautions must therefore be taken when transporting incompatible substances, including foodstuffs or food containers. Segregation requirements must be met according to the: Dangerous Goods Segregation Table (see key basics below) or Schedule 3 of: Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 Segregation Requirements a) Some combinations of dangerous goods or foodstuffs cannot be loaded on the same vehicle or in the same freight container. b) Some combinations of dangerous goods of Packing Group II or III, or foodstuffs may only be loaded in the same freight container or on the same vehicle if all but one is an approved segregation device. c) Some combinations of dangerous goods must not be loaded in the same freight container, but if loaded on the same vehicle, must be segregated horizontally by three metres, or all but one packed in separate freight containers. d) Some combinations of dangerous goods require no segregation. e) When segregation is required it is based on primary and subsidiary risk, with the most stringent requirement being met. f) Segregation of gas cylinders from other gas cylinders that are carried in appropriate equipment is based on primary risk only. Normal segregation from other incompatible substances still applies. g) Aerosol canisters of Class 2 (UN1950), with an individual maximum water capacity of one litre. May be transported on the same vehicle as dangerous goods of all Classes and Divisions except Class 1 Explosives not specified in Table 2.1 DG Rule. h) Class 3 Flammable Liquid carried in undivided quantities of 3000 litres or more must not be transported with other dangerous goods on the same vehicle apart from Diesel, UN3082, ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, NOS. Ref: Section 6.5 (2) Key basics of the Dangerous Goods Segregation Table  Load together with care, but do not load Acids with Cyanides or strong Acids with strong Alkalis X Must NOT be loaded in the same vehicle or freight container S Separate by at least 3 metres or pack all but one in separate freight containers ! Check DG Rule for exceptions before loading as per X, S,  Can only be loaded in the same vehicle or freight container if all but one is in an approved segregation device and are NOT Packing Group I Separate as (S) above or can be loaded adjacent in the same vehicle or freight container if all but one is in an  approved segregation device and are NOT Packing Group I

SE GR EG ATI ON TA BL E

Placarding of Vehicles Transporting Dangerous Goods

For detailed information, refer to Section 7 Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005

Placard and special marks size: 1. For all vehicles other than a bulk tanker or tank wagon the placard or special marks size must be a minimum of 250mm measured along any edge. 2. For a bulk tanker or tank wagon the front placard and special marks must be a minimum of 250mm measured along any edge and the rear and side placards must be a minimum of 400mm measured along any edge.

Placard and special marks placement: 1. For a single vehicle other than a bulk tanker or tank wagon, at the front and the rear. 2. For a combination vehicle other than a bulk tanker or tank wagon, at the front and rear of the combination, irrespective of where the dangerous goods are being carried on the vehicle. 3. For a bulk tanker or tank wagon, a 250mm placard at the front of the vehicle or combination and 400mm placards, special marks and appropriate emergency information panels on the rea and both sides of the vehicle or combination.

Emergency Information Panel & HAZCHEM Code EMERGENCY ACTION CODE WHAT TO USE ON SPILL OR FIRE EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL 1 COURSE SPRAY 2 FINE SPRAY CODE TO ADVISE THE MEDIUM TO BE USE 3 FOAM TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE OR DISPERSE A SPILL 4 DRY AGENT CODE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE Risk of violent Personal Corrective

reaction or protective measures “E” MEANS EVACUATE explosion equipment

P YES CPC & BA DILUTE CLASS LABEL R NO CPC & BA DILUTE S YES BA & FFG DILUTE T NO BA & FFG DILUTE W YES CPC & BA CONTAIN X NO CPC & BA CONTAIN Y YES BA & FFG CONTAIN Z NO BA & FFG CONTAIN

CPC = Chemical Protective Clothing BA = Breathing Apparatus FFG = Fire Fighting Gear

How to placard vehicles other than tank wagons and bulk containers for dangerous goods

Class Names, Numbers and Typical Pictograms/Labels

Class 1 Class 2.1 Class 2.2 Explosive Flammable Gas Non-Flammable Non-Toxic Gasses

Class 2.3 Class 3 Class 4.1 Toxic Flammable Liquid Flammable Solid

Class 4.2 Class 4.3 Class 5.1 Spontaneous Combustible Dangerous When Wet Oxidizing Agent

Class 5.2 Class 6.1 Class 6.2 Organic Peroxide Toxic Infectious Substance

Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Radioactive Corrosive Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

New Dangerous Goods Pictograms/Labels Note: Substances displaying these pictograms/labels are dangerous goods

Class 5.2 TRACKING ECOTOXIC Organic Peroxide Not a dangerous goods Used in conjunction with the Class pictogram/label but will always be 9 dangerous goods label on associated with dangerous goods packages containing that need to be tracked Environmental Hazardous Substances: UN3077 and UN3082

Either label is acceptable “Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities” or “Dangerous Goods in “Dangerous Goods in Excepted Consumer Commodities” Quantities” and “Excepted Packages of Radioactive Material”

Typical Pictograms/Labels for Hazardous Substances Note: Substances displaying only these pictograms/labels are not dangerous goods.

FLAMMABLE: GAS / LIQUID / ORGANIC PEROXIDE TOXIC SOLID 5.2G 6.1D, 6.1E, 6.3A, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B 2.1.1B, 3.1D, 4.1.2G (Dermal)

TOXIC CORROSIVE ECOTOXIC 6.5A (Respiratory) 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 8.3A (Eye corrosive) 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 6.9

Table A

TABLE A Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport Class Brief description Class 1 An explosive is any substance that, when triggered by a small amount of energy, reacts by combustion, using its own source of oxygen to produce gas at such Explosives temperature, pressure and speed that it is capable of damaging the surroundings. Pyrotechnic substances are those that produce an effect by heat, light, sound, gas, smoke or a combination of these. Lass 1 (Explosives) includes explosive substances, pyrotechnic substances and explosive articles.

1.1 Substances and articles that have a mass explosion hazard.

1.2 Substances and articles that have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.

1.3 Substances and articles that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard.

1.4 Substances and articles that present no significant hazard.

1.5 Very insensitive substances that have a mass explosion hazard.

1.6 Extremely insensitive articles that do not have a mass explosion hazard. Hazard • May explode or burn rapidly if exposed to heat • May react violently if subjected to impact of friction • Any substance that when triggered by a small amount of energy reacts by combustion. Using its own source of oxygen to produce gas at such a temperature, pressure and speed that it is capable of damaging the surroundings.

Class 2 A gas is a substance that:

Gases a) At 50 ⁰ C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kilopascals (absolute); or b) Is completely gaseous at 20 ⁰ C at a pressure of 101.3 kilopascals (absolute) 2.1 Flammable gases. 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases. 2.3 Toxic gases. Hazard • A gas which will burn readily • May cause asphyxiation in confined spaces • May Cause Death if inhaled, also known as a poisonous gas

TABLE A Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport Class Brief description Class 3 Class 3 includes:

Flammable a) Flammable liquids liquids These are liquids or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension that give off flammable vapour at a temperature (referred to as the flash point) of 60 ⁰ C or less, closed-cup test, or 65.6 ⁰ C or less, open-cup test. Liquids transported at temperatures equal to or above their flash point are included as Class 3. Liquids with a flash point greater than 35 ⁰ C that do not sustain combustion are not dangerous goods for land transport; and [Note: Diesel with a flash point of 60 ⁰ C or less is classified as UN1202, GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT, Class 3, Packing Group III, Diesel with a flash point over 60 ⁰ C is classified as UN3082, ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (Diesel), Class 9, Packing Group III] b) Liquid desensitized explosives These are explosive substances that are dissolved or suspended in water, or other liquid substances, to form a homogenous liquid mixture to suppress their explosive properties. Examples include: UN1204, UN2059, UN3064, UN3343, UN3357, UN3379.

Dangerous goods for Class 3 are assigned to a packing group according to the degree of danger they present. For flammable liquids, the packing group is based on flash point and initial boiling point, as shown in the table.

Packing Group Flash Point (closed-up) Initial boiling point I - ≤35⁰C II <23⁰C >35⁰C III ≥23⁰C >35⁰C ≤60⁰C Hazard • May produce an explosive mixture with air • Liquids which give of flammable vapours which will burn readily • Vapours may cause asphyxiation (suffocation) in confined spaces

TABLE A Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport Class Brief description Class 4 Flammable solids.

Flammable These are solids that: solids 4.1 a) Under normal conditions of transport are readily combustible or may cause or contribute to fire through friction; or b) Are self-reactive substances (including liquids) that are liable to undergo a strong exothermic reaction; or c) Are solid desensitised explosives that may explode if not diluted sufficiently.

4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion.

Liquids or solids that are liable to spontaneous heating under normal conditions of transport, or to heating when in contact with air and then being liable to catch fire.

4.3 Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (dangerous when wet)

Substances that, by interaction with water, are liable to become spontaneously flammable or to give off flammable gases in dangerous quantities.

Dangerous goods of all divisions of Class 4, except self-reactive substances in Division 4.1, are assigned to a packing group according to the degree of danger they present:

Packing Group I (High Danger)

Packing Group II (Medium Danger)

Packing Group III (Low Danger)

Self-reactive substances are classified into seven types according to the degree of danger they present and the quantity per package. The types of self-reactive substances range from Type A, which is too dangerous for transport, to Type G, which is not subject to the requirements of this Rule for transport of dangerous goods in Division 4.1. Hazard • Liquid or Solid which may heat up spontaneously and combust (catch fire) • May heat up in contact with air or water and then combust • Or give off flammable gases in dangerous quantiles

TABLE A Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport Class Brief description Class 5

Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides 5.1 Oxidizing substances.

Substances that are not necessarily combustible, but may cause or contribute to the combustion of other material, usually by yielding oxygen, chlorine or fluorine.

Dangerous goods of Division 5.1 are assigned to a packing group according to the degree of danger they present:

Packing Group I (High Danger)

Packing Group II (Medium Danger)

Packing Group III (Low Danger)

5.2 Organic peroxides.

Organic substances that contain the bivalent –O-O- structure and may be considered to be derivatives of hydrogen peroxide, in which one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic radicals.

Organic peroxides are thermally unstable substances that may undergo exothermic self-accelerating decomposition and may also have one or more of the following properties:

a) Be liable to explosive decomposition b) Burn rapidly c) Be sensitive to impact or friction d) React dangerously with other substances e) Cause damage to the eyes

Organic peroxides are classified into seven types according to the degree of danger they present and the quantity per package. The types of organic peroxide range from Type A, which is too dangerous for transport, to Type G, which is not subject to the requirements of this Rule for transport of dangerous goods in Division 5.2. Hazard • May Cause fire when in contact with combustible materials • May increase the intensity of a fire

TABLE A Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport Class Brief description Class 6

Toxic (poisonous) and infectious substances 6.1 Toxic (poisonous) substances.

These substances are liable to cause death, serious injury or harm to human health if swallowed, inhaled or by skin contact.

Dangerous goods of Division 6.1 are assigned to a packing group according to the degree of danger they present:

Packing Group I (High Danger)

Packing Group II (Medium Danger)

Packing Group III (Low Danger)

6.2 Infectious substances.

Substances known, or reasonably expected, to contain pathogens. Pathogens are micro-organisms (including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, parasites and fungi) and other agents such as prions, which can cause disease in humans or animals.

Category A infectious substances are those that are transported in a form that is capable of causing permanent disability, life-threatening or fatal disease in humans or animals that are exposed to them.

Category B infectious substances are those that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in category A.

Classifications of infectious substances may be determine according to guideline line issued by the relevant regulatory authority.

Dangerous goods of Division 6.2 are not assigned to a packing group except for:

UN3291, CLINICAL WASTE, UNSPECIFIED, N.O.S or (BIO) MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S or REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S which is assigned to Packing Group II (Medium Danger). Hazard 6.1 Liquids/solids that have the potential to cause death, serious injury or harm to human health. Toxics can enter the body via ingestion, skin contact or inhalation Page 21 Copyright © Chivalry Training Providers - 2020 Dangerous Goods Quick Guide

Hazard 6.2 Contains pathogens (including bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi) and other agents which can cause disease in humans or animals TABLE A Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport Class Brief description Class 7 Radioactive material is any material that spontaneously emits significant radiation and is classified in the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Radioactive Material of the International Atomic Energy Agency or as determined material by the relevant regulatory authority.

Hazard Emits significant radiation

Class 8 These are substances that, by chemical action, will cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue or will damage or destroy other goods or the vehicle Corrosive in which they are transported if they leak from their packaging. substances Dangerous goods of Class 8 are assigned to a packing group according to the degree of danger they present:

Packing Group I (High Danger)

Packing Group II (Medium Danger)

Packing Group III (Low Danger) Hazard • Liquids and Solids which can cause severe damage to skin, metals, fabrics and other material. • May emit toxic or irritating vapours. • Acids can react violently with alkalis

Class 9 Any substance or article presenting a danger for transport and that is not covered by other classes. Miscellaneous dangerous Class 9 includes: substances and articles a) Environmentally hazardous substances, which includes diesel with a flash point over 60 ⁰ C from 1 January 2011, and other substances and wastes which are pollutant to the aquatic environment: [Note: Diesel with a flash point of 60 ⁰ C or less is classified as UN1202, GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT, Class 3, Packing Group III, Diesel with a flash point over 60 ⁰ C is classified as UN3082, ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (Diesel), Class 9, Packing Group III] b) Substances transported at temperatures of 100 C or higher in a liquid state or 240 ⁰ C or higher in a solid state: c) Genetically modified micro-organisms and genetically⁰ modified organisms which are not infectious substances, but which are capable of altering animals, plants or microbiological substances in a way not normally the result of natural reproduction.

Dangerous goods of Class 9 are assigned to a packing group according to the degree of danger they present:

Packing Group I (High Danger)

Packing Group II (Medium Danger)

Packing Group III (Low Danger) Hazard • Environmentally hazardous substances • Elevated temperature substances • Genetically modified micro-organisms

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of all persons handling dangerous goods is to conduct themselves in a safe, professional manner and comply with the relevant requirements of the: LAND TRANSPORT RULE: DANGEROUS GOODS 2005 and Amendment 2010 and IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE DRIVER OR OPERATOR OF A ROAD VEHICLE TO ENSURE: Ref: Section 10

Responsibilities Loader Driver Segregation

Condition of packaging and marking

Special loading instructions

Preparing the vehicle/container packing certificate

Emergency Response Information

Obtaining a current “D” Endorsement

Amending “Schedule of Quantities” or “Load Plan”

Carrying the dangerous goods documents

Removal of placards

Placarding the vehicle

Load security

Passing on the dangerous goods documents

Training specific to dangerous goods being carried

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

Section 10.1 Be Safe comply with the rule

Consignor Loader Driver Employer

Section 10.2 Section 10.3 Section 10.4 Section 10.6

OF THE RULE

Schedule 1

Schedule 1 Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, for use as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose, but not transported for a commercial purpose, but not transported for hire or direct reward. Class or Class or division name or product Packing Maximum quantity division group Explosives (except UN0012, CARTRIDGES, 50 kg subject to other 1 - SMALL ARMS) NZ legislation 1.4S UN0012, CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS - 250kg 250 litres water 2.1 Flammable gases - capacity Non-flammable, non-toxic gases, cryogenic 25 litres water liquids (except UN1977, NITROGEN, - capacity REFRIGERATED LIQUID) 2.2 UN1977, NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED - 100 litres LIQUID Non-flammable, non-toxic gases (except 250 litres water - cryogenic liquids) capacity 2.3 Toxic gases (except those listed below) - 50 litres water capacity UN1026 - CYANOGEN UN1067 – NITROGEN DIOXIDE UN1076 – PHOSGENE - 1 litre water capacity UN1589 – CYANOGEN CHLORIDE, STABILIZED Flammable liquids Note: Petrol is classified as UN1203, PETROL Class 3, Packing Group II Diesel with a flash point of 60 ⁰ C or less is classified as un1202 GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING 3 OIL, LIGHT, Class 3, Packing group III. II or III 250 litres Diesel with a flash point over 60 ⁰ C is classified as UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S (Diesel), Class 9, Packing Group III

I 5 kg 4.1 Flammable solids II 50 kg III 250 kg

Schedule 1 Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, for use as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose, but not transported for a commercial purpose, but not transported for hire or direct reward. Class or Class or division name or product Packing Maximum quantity division group Spontaneously combustible substances I No quantity permitted Spontaneously combustible substances 4.2 (packed as Dangerous Goods in Limited II or III 50kg Quantities or Consumer Commodities only) Dangerous when wet (except UN1397, ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE, UN1402, CALCIUM I No quantity permitted CARBIDE and UN2011, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHIDE) 4.3 UN1397, ALUMINIUM PHOSPHIDE, UN1402, CALCIUM CARBIDE and UN2011, I 5kg MAGNESIUM PHOSPHIDE Dangerous when wet (Packaged as Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or II or III 50kg Consumer Commodities) 5kg (solids, powders, I etc) or 5litres (liquids) 50kg (solids, powders, II 5.1 Oxidizing substances etc) or 50litres (liquids) 250kg (solids, III powders, etc) or 250litres (liquids) Organic peroxides Type B (Packaged as 5kg (solids, powders, Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or - etc) or 5litres (liquids) Consumer Commodities only) 5.2 Organic peroxides Type C, D, E or F (As 10kg (solids, powders, hardener for an organic resin or packaged etc) or 10litres (liquids) - as Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or Consumer Commodities only) 5kg (solids, powders, I etc) or 5litres (liquids) 50kg (solids, powders, II 6.1 Toxic substances etc) or 50litres (liquids) 250kg (solids, III powders, etc) or 250litres (liquids)

Schedule 1 Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, for use as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose, but not transported for a commercial purpose, but not transported for hire or direct reward. Class or Class or division name or product Packing Maximum quantity division group 5kg (solids, powders, Infectious substances Category A - etc) or 5litres (liquids) Infectious substances Category B (except 50kg (solids, powders, portable toilet effluent, septic tank wastes - etc) or 50litres (liquids) and sewage screening sludge) UN3291, CLINICAL WASTE, 50kg (solids, powders, 6.2 UNSPECIFIED, N.O.S or (BIO) MEDICAL II etc) or 50litres (liquids) WASTE, N.O.S 250kg. 250litres or two Portable toilet effluent, septic tank wastes portable toilets, - and sewage screening sludge whichever is the greater quantity As permitted by Regulations for the Sale Transport of Radioactive Material of 7 Radioactive material - the International Atomic Energy Agency or the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority 5kg (solids, powders, I etc) or 5litres (liquids) Corrosive substances (except batteries 50kg (solids, powders, listed below) II etc) or 50litres (liquids)

250kg (solids,

III powders, etc) or 250litres (liquids) 8 UN2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH 250 litres (measured ACID, electric storage UN2795, by the volume of the BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI, - battery case) electric storage UN2800, BATTERIS WET, WET, NON-SPILLAGE, electric storage UN3028, SOLID, BATTERIES, DRY, 250kg CONTAINING POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE - SOLID, electric storage

Schedule 1 Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, for use as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose, but not transported for a commercial purpose, but not transported for hire or direct reward. Class or Class or division name or product Packing Maximum quantity division group 5kg (solids, powders, I etc) or 5litres (liquids) 50kg (solids, powders, Miscellaneous substances and articles II etc) or 50litres (liquids) 9 (except those listed below) 250kg (solids, III powders, etc) or 250litres (liquids) Substances other than diesel that are toxic 1000kg (solids, to the equatic environment (UN3077 or II powders, etc), or UN3082) 1000litres (liquids) Diesel with a flash point over 60 ⁰ C, classified as UN3082, ENVIRONMENTAL III 2000litres HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S (diesel) The maximum quantity for a mixed load is an aggregate amount of 500, using the following units: kilograms (solids, powders, etc including the weight of the packaging), litres (liquids), litres water capacity (gasses). Mixed loads The quantity of Class 9 diesel, or Class 9 substances that are toxic to the aquatic environment, is in addition to the maximum quantity for the mixed load. The maximum quantity for a mixed load is exceeded if the quantity for any class or division in the load exceeds the limit specified for that class or division.