7CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

7 CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Note: This chapter provides only general guidance on the safe handling and carriage of dangerous goods. For information about specific requirements, the reader should also study Marine Orders, Part 34 (Cargo and Cargo Handling-Solid Bulk Cargoes); Marine Orders, Part 41 (Cargo and Cargo Handling-Dangerous Cargoes); the IMDG Code; and the Bulk Cargoes Code.

NOHSC Exposure standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment should be consulted.

7.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Note: The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) should be consulted by the responsible officer before any known or suspected dangerous goods are loaded.

7.1.1 The provisions of the IMDG Code, Marine Orders, Part 41 and any port rules and regulations must be observed.

7.1.2 No dangerous goods should be loaded if not accompanied by appropriate documentation. The documentation should state the correct technical name of the goods (the manufacturer's trade name alone is not sufficient) and the United Nations number so that the relevant information can be found in the IMO codes. The goods are to be correctly described using the IMDG classification system.

7.1.3 Dangerous substances should be loaded or unloaded only under the supervision of a responsible officer.

7.1.4 Goods should not be loaded if the packaging does not comply with IMDG Code standards and any special packaging requirements specified in Marine Orders, Part 41.

7.1.5 Packages are to be durably marked with the correct technical name and the contents are to be identified by the IMDG classification and labelling system.

7.1.6 No containers or road vehicles containing dangerous goods should be loaded without the provision of a container packing certificate or vehicle packing certificate where required.

7.1.7 Crew members should be advised beforehand of the dangerous nature of the goods and of any necessary precautions to be observed. Seafarers handling consignments containing dangerous substances are to be given adequate information about the nature of the substances and any special precautions that are to be taken. If accidental exposure to dangerous substances occurs, the IMO's Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods should be consulted.

Note: The ILO code of practice, Safety and Health in Dock Work, also provides that port workers should be advised on the handling of dangerous goods.

7.1.8 The shipper is responsible for informing the shipowner of any special hazard, and is required to from and instructions on the dangers and the medical treatment of

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