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IMDG code

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

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  1. IMDG code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

  2. 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.

  3. Hazardous Cargoes • Petroleum products • Chemicals( industrial,pharmaceutical, agricultural ) • Minerals • Animal products • Plant products • Radioactive materials

  4. 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

  5. Class 2 Gases • Class 2.1 flammable gases • Class 2.2 non flammable, compressed gases • Class 2.3 poisonous gases

  6. 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

  7. Class 4 Goods • Class 4.1 flammable solids • Class 4.2 solids or liquids spontaneously • Class 4.3 dangerous when wet

  8. Class 5 Goods • Class 5.1 oxidizing agents / oxidizing substances • Class 5.2 organic peroxides

  9. Class 6 Goods • Class 6.1 poisonous substances • Class 6.2 infectious substances

  10. Class 7 Goods RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

  11. Class 8 Goods CORROSIVES

  12. Class 9 Goods MISCELLANEOUS

  13. 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

  14. Un 2823

  15. DG declaration

  16. DG note

  17. DG packing certificate

  18. Dg list

  19. Need for Advance Cargo Information • 1 For checking cargo on arrival • 2 For planning storage • 3 for confirming stowage • 4 For special treatment

  20. Uses of Advance Informationon Dangerous Cargoes • 1 For checking cargo on arrival • 2 For planning storage and stowage • 3 For preparing for emergencies

  21. Inspection resluts

  22. Stowage Categories and Sources of Information on Stowage

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Dealing with Emergencies • 1 Accident prevention • 2 emergency plan • 3 Procedure practice • 4 Equipment checking • 5 Following the plan • 6 Reporting system

  26. EMS

  27. MFAG

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