TLID2707C - Prepare For Transport of Packaged Dangerous Goods - Learner Guide

TLID2707C Prepare for
transport of packaged
dangerous goods
Learner Guide
Contents
What this Learner’s Guide is about ........................................ 1
Preface................................................................................... 2
Planning your learning ........................................................... 3
How you will be assessed ...................................................... 7
Section 1............................................................................................. 8
Loading and signage requirements........................................ 8
Section 2........................................................................................... 31
Safety considerations in preparing to transport packaged goods
............................................................................................. 31
Additional resources ....................................................................... 49
Feedback on activities .................................................................... 52

TLID2707C Prepare for transport of packaged dangerous goods
What this Learner’s Guide is about

This Learner’s Guide is about the skills and knowledge required to
prepare for the transport of packaged dangerous goods, including
checking the packaged dangerous goods load, assessing vehicle
suitability to transport the intended load, checking emergency
procedures and equipment, evaluating the documented route plan,
and completing required assessment process.

Persons achieving competence in this unit need to fulfill all of the
relevant State/Territory regulations and codes concerning the
transport of packaged dangerous goods.

The elements of competency from the unit TLID2707C Prepare for
transport of packaged dangerous goods covered in this Learner’s
Guide are listed below.

Check packaged dangerous goods

Assess vehicle suitability to transport intended load

Check emergency procedures and equipment

Evaluate documented route plan

Complete documentation

This unit of competency is from the Transport and Logistics Training
Package (TLI07).
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Customised and Developed by Armstrong’s Driver Education P/L May 2008 ADELG1030
Preface
Throughout this Learner Guide reference is made to the following
publications:
• Load Restraint Guide

• The Australian Dangerous Goods Code
These two publications are essential reference material for all

workplaces and those undertaking training to achieve competence
against TLID2707C Prepare for transport of packaged dangerous
goods.
The material in this Learner’s Guide is a summary of requirements
detailed in the Code and all information should be checked against the
current edition of this Code.
The legal requirements of all parties involved in transporting packaged
dangerous goods (consignor, prime contractor and driver and
consignee) should also be checked with the Code.
The code contains three major sections:
• requirements for road transport of dangerous goods (including

bulk – this material is outside the scope of this Learner Guide)
• requirements for all rail transport of dangerous goods (this
material is outside the scope of this Learner Guide)
• regulations including penalties
The relevant sections should be read together with the Regulations
and any other state/territory regulations and advice. Explosives (Class
1 substances) are covered by the Australian Explosives Code.
Bulk transport of dangerous goods are subject to regulations detailed
in the Code and require additional licensing requirements that are not
covered in this Learner’s Guide.
The Australian Dangerous Goods Code details minimum requirements

and relevant personnel should exceed the provisions of this Code in
actual workplace application.
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Planning your learning

It is important to plan your learning before you start because you may
already have some of the knowledge and skills that are covered in this
Learner’s Guide. This might be because:
• you have been working in the industry for some time,
and/or
• you have already completed training in this area.
Together with your supervisor or trainer use the checklists on the
following pages to help you plan your study program. Your answers to
the questions in the checklist will help you work out which sections of
this Learner’s Guide you need to complete.
This Learner’s Guide is written with the idea that learning is made more
relevant when you, the learner, are actually working in the industry.
This means that you will have people within the enterprise who can
show you things, discuss how things are done and answer any
questions you have. Also you can practise what you learn and see how
what you learn is applied in the enterprise.
If you are working through this Learner’s Guide and have not yet found
a job in the industry, you will need to talk to your trainer about doing
work experience or working and learning in some sort of simulated
workplace.

Section 1: Check packaged dangerous goods

load
Are you able to: Yes No

1. compare load against shipping documentation
and note discrepencies?
2. check load to ensure that dangerous goods
labels are clearly visible (where required)?
..
..
3. check vehicle load for compatibility or, where
not compatible, check for appropriate
segregation in accordance with regulatory
requirements?
4. assess load to ensure that packages are
stowed and secured in or on vehicles in
accordance with National Load Restraint
Guide?
5. locate shipping documentation in cabin in
accordance with regulatory requirements?
..
..
Section 2: Assess vehicle suitability to

transport intended load

1. assess vehicle suitability and appropriateness to
carry designated dangerous goods including
classification, mass and configuration?
2. check licence and insurance requirements
(where relevant) for conformity with the
Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail and/or other applicable
regulatory requirements?
3. check load restraint system(s) for serviceability
and appropriateness to secure intended load? ...........
4. check vehicle to ensure that it is correctly and
clearly marked/placarded for the load being
carried?

Section 3: Check emergency procedures and

equipment

1. note emergency information for each type of
transported dangerous goods?
2. note regulatory and workplace procedures for
incidents including notification of relevant
personnel and authorities and, where
appropriate, use of equipment for
containment, clean up or recovery?
3. check personal protective equipment and
safety equipment for operational capability
and appropriateness to the proposed load?
..
..
4. locate emergency information in cabin
accordance with ADG Code requirements?
..
..
Section 4: Check emergency procedures and

equipment

1. assess selected route plan and potential
difficulties including traffic flow and
conditions, obstacles, road standards and
construction activities?
2. identify regulatory and workplace procedures
for driving, parking, loading and unloading
including actions for disengaging and/or
securing the vehicle?
Section 5: Complete documentation

1. inspect the load and check for security to

travel in accordance with relevant
regulations/permit requirements and ADG
Code?
2. complete dangerous goods declaration and all
required documentation for the goods in
accordance with workplace requirements
including ADG Code?

How you will be assessed
Assessment of this Unit of Competency will include observation of real
or simulated work processes using workplace procedures and
questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. It must be
demonstrated in an actual or simulated work situation under
supervision.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can:

• prepare loads of dangerous goods for transportation
by a practical example of doing this
• identify labels for dangerous goods
• route plan and emergency plan.

Section 1
Loading and signage

requirements

Section outline
Areas covered in this section

Loading and signage requirements
Defining dangerous goods and legal responsibilities of all parties
Checking load against shipping documentation
Compatibility and segregation
Signage requirements
Compatibility and segregation
Restraints
Licensing and insurance documentation


How do you load and label packaged dangerous

goods for transport?
What are dangerous goods and what are the

legal responsibilities of all parties?
Dangerous goods are defined under the Dangerous Goods Code and
areassigned classes as follows:
• explosives
• gases
• flammable liquids
• flammable solids • oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
• toxic and infectious substances
• radioactive material
• corrosive substances
• miscellaneous dangerous goods and articles.
The responsibilities of all parties in transporting dangerous goods

should be known and followed.
• consignor (person or company contracting for movement of

the dangerous goods)
• prime contractor (person or company carrying the dangerous
goods to be transported)
• vehicle owner (who may be the prime contractor or consignor).
The CONSIGNOR must ensure:
• that packaging is suitable and in particular:

o leak proof
o if vented, leak proof and protected from contamination
o tested and marked
o adequate ullage space if filled with liquids (space left
that liquid does not fill to allow for expansion, vapours,
etc)
o free from corrosion or contamination
o pressure resistant if required

• if made up of unit loads1 the packaging is:

o of a suitable strength, shape and density if stacked
o able to withstand repeated handling
o wrapped to withstand exposure to moisture,
temperature extremes, sunlight and minor leakages
o suitable for handling by forklift or other lifting device
o lift points marked on the load if not apparent.
• if required, the load is placarded. This applies to:

o bulk dangerous goods, always
o packaged dangerous goods of Class 6.2 (Infectious
substances)
o more than 250 litres or kilograms of Class 2.1 goods
except aerosols
o Class 2.3 goods
o PG1 goods (assessed as ‘greatest danger during
transportation’ – see Dangerous Goods Code, Volume 1,
6th edition, Chapter 2, Pg 26 & 27.)
o more than 1000 litres or kilograms of dangerous goods.
• the vehicle is safe and loaded safely so that load is not damaged
or lost in transit
o correct shipping documents are supplied with load
o vehicles have emergency information in Emergency
Information Holder and safety and protective
equipment is on vehicle
o incompatible goods and dangerous goods are
segregated
o dangerous goods not legally allowed to be transported
are not transported
o if unsure, determines if goods are dangerous goods
The PRIME CONTRACTOR must ensure:
• that packaging is not defective in any way and that unit loads
are suitable (see under Consignor responsibilities)
• the vehicle is safe and loaded safely so that load is not damaged
or lost in transit
• vehicle is placarded if required (see under Consignor
responsibilities)

1
Wrapped in plastic and strapped or secured to a pallet or similar base
unit; placed in a protective outer container (not a freight container) for
transport; secured together in a sling for transport.


• correct and adequate insurance is in place for carrying

dangerous goods
• correct shipping documents are supplied with load
• vehicles have emergency information in Emergency
Information Holder and safety and protective equipment is on
vehicle
• incompatible goods and dangerous goods are segregated.
The VEHICLE OWNER must ensure that:
• vehicle is suited to carrying the load

• free from defects/safe
• clean
• correct and adequate insurance is in place for carrying
dangerous goods
• vehicles have emergency information in Emergency Information
Holder and safety and protective equipment is on vehicle.
The classes of dangerous goods as above are further divided into
hazard divisions as follows (over page).
As stated, by law, dangerous goods must be clearly labelled. The pages
following these tables show the labels used for dangerous goods with
given properties and examples of these goods.

Class Hazard division Further explanation
1 Explosives 1.1 Mass explosion hazard Will affect whole load instantaneously

1.2 Projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard Will cause particles (shrapnel) to be emitted

1.3 Fire hazard or minor blast or minor projection hazard
orcombinations but not a mass explosion hazard

1.4 No significant hazard Effects confined to package

1.5 Very insensitive that have mass explosion hazard Very little probability of explosion

1.6 Extremely insensitive but no mass explosion hazard Negligible probability of explosion

2 Gases 2.1 Flammable gases

2.2 Non-‐flammable, non-‐toxic gases

2.3 Toxic gases
3.1 Flammable liquids
3 Flammable liquids

Class Hazard division Further explanation
4.1 Flammable solids

4. Flammable solids;
substance
liable to 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion in air, water or
spontaneous with heat during transportation
combustion;
substances that
emit flammable 4.3 Substances that emit flammable gases on contact with water
gases on contact or catch fire in contact with water
with water
5.1 Oxidizing substances Give off oxygen and assist combustion
5. Oxidizing
substances; 5.2 Organic peroxides
Can decompose explosively, burn rapidly, sensitive to
Organic peroxides
impact/friction, react dangerously with other substances
and cause damage to eyes

6 Toxic and 6.1 Toxic substances
infectious 6.2 Infectious substances
substances

7. Radioactive
material

8. Corrosive
materials

9. Miscellaneous
Substances transported at or above 100 degrees C in liquid
dangerous
state and at or equal to 240 degrees C in asolid state
goodsand articles

DANGEROUS GOODS WITH LABELS, PROPERTIES AND SOME

EXAMPLES OF THESE SUBSTANCES
Class Label Properties Examples

Class 1 • can explode • gunpowder
Explosives • gelignite
• fireworks
Class 2 – gases
Class 2.1 • will burn or • acetylene
Flammable explode • hydrogen
gases • most are • LPG
heavier than
air
Class 2.2 Non- • will not burn • oxygen
flammable Non- • some are • nitrogen
toxic gases liquefied
• usually
heavier than
air
Class 2.3 Toxic • cause death • chlorine
gases or injury if • ammonia
• inhaled
• usually
heavier
• than air
Class 3 - liquids
Class 3 • will burn • petrol
Flammable • vapours are • acetone
liquids narcotic • paint thinner
Class 4 – solids
Class 4.1 • easily catch • phosphorus
Flammable fire and burn • sulphur
solids • fire starters
Class 4.2 • catch fire • charcoal
Spontaneously spontaneously • carbon
combustible • some are
more
dangerous
when wet
• some give off
toxic gas
when burning
Class 4.3 • solids or • calcium

Dangerous liquids which carbide
when wet give off • aluminium
flammable gas phosphide
when wet

Class Label Properties Examples

Class 5 – oxidising substances
Class 5.1 • give off • Calcium
Oxidising oxygen • hypochlorite
agents • may burn with • hydrogenperoxi
explosive de
violence
Class 5.2 • liquids or • benzoyl
Organic • solids • peroxides
peroxides • containers • MEKP
may explode
when heated
• may give off
toxic and
flammable
gases
Class 6 – toxic and infectious substances
Class 6.1 • solid or liquid • cyanides
Toxic • cause death • arsenic
substances or injury if • lead acetate
swallowed,
inhaled or
absorbed
• most give off
toxic gas
when heated
Class 6.2 • cause disease • vaccines
Infectious • pathology
substances specimens
Class 7 • emit radiation • uranium

Radioactive • radio isotopes
material
Class 8 • corrosive • hydrochloric

Corrosive • may give off • acid
substances • irritating • liquid pool
vapour chlorine
• some give off • car batteries
toxic gas
Class 9 • less • aerosols
Miscellaneous dangerous • lithium
dangerous • and DG not batteries
goods and other classes
articles

Activity 1: Dangerous goods identification
Arrange with your trainer to tour the storage area where dangerous goods are
held. Use this opportunity to practice identifying dangerous goods labels.
Record what dangerous goods you handle in the space below. Do this activity
three times over about a month, as this will give you a picture of what sort of
dangerous goods are most frequently transported in your workplace.
Discuss with your trainer, supervisor and fellow team members the main risks
associated with each of these types of dangerous goods (e.g. smoking or
having a naked flame around flammable liquids such as solvents). Record
your responses in the space below (one example has been done for you as a
guide):
Type of goods Class Risks

Methanol Class 3 (Subsidiary risk cat – Flammable Poison to
6.1) swallow

There is feedback on this activity at the back of this Learner’s

Guide.

What checks need to be made on the load and

documentation when preparing dangerous
goods for transport?
At all stages of the transport and distribution chain, it is essential to
check that the goods match shipping documentation. This is especially
true for dangerous goods. A manifest or list of dangerous goods is
kept in the event of a fire or accident so that fire authority and
emergency services know what dangerous goods are on the premises
and can act accordingly.
• checking the load against documentation also ensures that:

• the customer receives what is ordered or required
• a ‘paper-‐trail’ exists in the event of loss or damage to goods
• unnecessary work and expense is avoided in replacing items or
adding in items not supplied or delivered
• money is not wasted in delivering or supplying extra items
• regulations relating to documentation of dangerous goods are
complied with.
The load and the documentation should be matched for:
• number of packages or items

• correct listing of items
• correct packaging description (if drums, documentation is
labelled as drums)
• sizes of containers (if containers are documented as 5 litre tins,
that these are 5 litres not 10 litres, etc)
• classes of dangerous goods are correctly listed and correctly
labelled.
Note that documentation should be in English and be legible.
According to the Dangerous Goods Code, Volume 1, 6th edition,
Chapter 11 (Documentation), Page 167, the following details should be
also included on the documentation:
• consignor’s name and contact telephone number

• subsidiary risks, if any, of the goods(see later section)
• UN number of goods (in addition to class of goods as above)
• information about other packaged goods (non-‐dangerous
goods) within the load and placed after listed dangerous goods

• packaging group designator (where goods are going to).
You should also find out what you should do if any of these
requirements are not met in the documentation. Options might
include:
• amending the documentation yourself

• reporting the matter to other personnel in the workplace
• making a written report
• contacting the company that supplied the goods
• a combination of these actions.
The information in Table 7.1, Chapter 7, Dangerous Goods Code,

Volume 1, 6th edition provides exceptions to these guiding notes
and this should be used to both guide your learning and to
determine required marking of dangerous goods. Workplace
procedures should be built on the Code and cover the situations
you will come across in your workplace. If in doubt, check with your
trainer.
The documentation may be electronically transmitted to the driver

of the vehicle but a hard copy (paper-based copy) must be carried
in the vehicle.
This is placed in an emergency information holder on the inside of

a door of the cabin or if the vehicle design does not allow this, in a
position close to the door, easily accessible and clearly visible. This
information provides a guide for what to do in the event of a vehicle
fire.


Activity 2: Checking documentation
Talk to your supervisor, trainer and OHS representatives in the workplace.

Locate any workplace procedures that cover these situations described in the
questions below and record your responses in the space below:
• what are you required to do if documentation of packaged
dangerous goods is incorrect in some way (information is not
accurate), incomplete or does not match with requirements?
• what are you required to do if when checking the
documentation of packaged dangerous goods you identify a
discrepancy between the load and the documentation (where
goods may have gone missing)?
If you cannot locate procedures to cover these situations, ask your

supervisor, trainer and OHS representatives, what you would be
expected to do in these situations and record this information. The
Dangerous Goods Code can be useful to assist you in this task.
Suggest to your trainer that this material gets written into
procedures or SOPs for your workplace.

Guide.

What labelling should be attached to the goods

for transport of packaged dangerous goods?
In the first section of this Learner’s Guide, dangerous goods were
defined and the different classes of goods explained with labels that
are to be attached to these goods.
In addition to the goods being labelled, the vehicle requires placarding
(marked with a completed Emergency Information Panel or EIP).
The Dangerous Goods Code specifies what packaged dangerous goods

must be labelled and where no marking is required (Volume 1, 6th
edition, Chapter 7, Pgs 95 ff).
As the detail of labelling and marking of packaged dangerous goods is
quite lengthy, general principles will be outlined and learners should
check workplace procedures that are built on the Code or refer to the
Code itself.
In general for MARKING of packaged dangerous goods:
• very small amounts of goods do not require labelling on the
package
• the minimum size of the labels depends on amounts of goods
packaged
• labels should be placed so that they are visible when packages
are stacked
• where a package requires more than one label, the labels should
be placed next to each other.
• labels should be of the format, design and colour shown in this
Learner’s Guide (or if in black and white) as per standard in
Dangerous Goods Code (Volume 1, 6th edition, Chapter 7, Pgs 114 -‐
121)
• packaging should be of a contrasting colour or be clearly visible
against the packaging used on the goods
• requirements for inner package marking (where packages of
dangerous goods are loaded or packed within a larger package
or container) are different from standard marking for packages –
the standard marking (that shown on the outside of the
container or package) must include:

o proper shipping name of each type of dangerous goods

in the package
o UN number
o class label for each class of dangerous goods in package
• subsidiary labelling (see below)
• (Australian) name and address of manufacturer or consignor or
their agent
• markings can be fixed to package or stencilled or printed
• markings must pass tests for legibility, water resistance, colour
fastness and staying affixed (stickers are commercially available)
• unit loads as pallets in pallet boxes or shrink wrap must be
marked with a class label for each class of dangerous goods in
the load and with any subsidiary risk labels (see below); where
pallet has fork-‐lift points, labels should be affixed on 2 sides
above these points or if no fork-‐lift points on at least 2 opposite
sides of load
• exceptions should be identified from the Code (Volume 1, 6th
edition, Chapter 7) or workplace procedures.
Subsidiary risk labels are labels affixed to packaged dangerous goods
where a risk is associated with that substance in addition to the class
to which the dangerous goods are assigned. For instance, ammonium
anhydrous (ammonia without dilution by water or pure ammonia) is
Class 2, Toxic Gas. However, its subsidiary risk has the hazardous
properties of Class 8, Corrosive, so its subsidiary risk would be Class 8.
Subsidiary class labels are indicated by omitting the Class number or
removing the number by cutting the label. (As below).

The UN number is the substance identification serial number or the
number assigned by the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods. Appendix 1, Volume 2, 6th edition, Dangerous Goods
Code, lists the UN Codes for dangerous goods.

Activity 3: Labelling for dangerous goods
Use workplace information and this Learner’s Guide to identify and
describe the fault in the labelling of the following packages of
dangerous goods (the first one has been done as a guide):



Practice your skills at checking the labelling required on packaged
dangerous goods at your workplace.

Guide.

What substances can go together in one load

and what must be segregated when preparing
dangerous goods for transport?
Because of the consequence of different dangerous goods coming
into contact with each other, certain combinations of dangerous
goods must be kept isolated from each other.
For example, the following dangerous goods are not compatible and
cannot be transported together:
• concentrated strong acids and concentrated strong alkalis

• cyanide compounds and acids.
• ammonium nitrate and calcium hypochlorite (pool chemical)
cannot be transported with a number of substances (see
Dangerous Goods Code, Volume 1, 6th edition, Table 9.1)
• Class 6 substances and Nitromethane cannot be transported
together.
Generally, the incompatibility of dangerous goods is based on the
possibility of interaction of the contents causing fire or explosion.
The table on the next page provides guidance for dangerous goods
that must be segregated. Check this information with the Dangerous
Goods Code (Volume 1, 6th edition, Chapter 9) and workplace
information.


TABLE OF INCOMPATIBLEDANGEROUS GOODS CLASSES
KEY TO TABLE: Dark boxes = incompatible; Grey boxes = incompatible in given situations
CLASS 1 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6 7 8 9

Combustible liquids Food/food packagings
1
2
2.1 In bulk
2.3
3 In bulk If nitro-‐
methane
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
5
5.1
5.2
6 If nitro-‐ With cyanide/
methane acids
7
8 With
cyanides/
acids
9
Fire risk
substances
Combustible
liquids

Incompatible dangerous goods can only be transported on a vehicle if
the dangerous goods and incompatible goods are:
• segregated according to the provisions of the Dangerous Goods

Code (Volume 1, 6th edition, Chapter 9)
• packaged for segregation according to approved provisions of a

Competent Authority of the State/Territory (authority appointed
by Minister in that state or territory under Section 13 of the Road
Act to regulate transport of dangerous goods (listed on Page 12,
Dangerous Goods Code, Volume 1, 6th edition) and is marked with
the words ‘Approved Packaging for Segregation: PG I, II or III’
(depending on the type of packaging).
Segregation devices must these comply with the regulations. Packages

used for segregation must be labelled according to labelling
requirements summarised in the previous section and as outlined in
the Dangerous Goods Code (Volume 1, 6th edition, Chapter 7).

Activity 4: Compatibility and segregation
Learn as much as you can about segregation and compatibility by

talking to your supervisor and/or trainer and arranging to assist with
preparations for transporting dangerous goods. Respond to the
following questions:
• What types of incompatible packaged dangerous goods does

your workplace transport?
• What sorts of segregation devices or methods are used in

your workplace for these goods?
• How is information made available to relevant team members

about compatibility and segregation?
• What are the risks and the penalties for failing to segregate
dangerous goods that are incompatible (see Dangerous
Goods Code, Volume 1, 6th edition, Attachment 1, Part 9)?

Guide.

What restraints should be applied to the load

when preparing dangerous goods for transport?
Every load must be secured for the safety of the driver, general public,
yourself and your fellow team members and to ensure that the load
arrives safely.
The ‘Load Restraint Guide’ – a publication of the National Road Traffic
Commission, (see under Additional Resources section) sets out the
regulations on load restraint. Obviously, the (consequences of and)
risks associated with loss of load with dangerous goods are greater
than with other loads.
A summary of the main points to check with load restraint and loading
of cargo is as follows:
• is the tray or trailer level?

• are restraints approved materials and equipment?
• are these materials and equipment in good condition?
• is the centre of gravity of the load ahead of the rear axle group?
• is required formwork in place and has the relevant lashing plan
been followed?
• is the load within axle weight limits as outlined in load
distribution graph?
• is correct tension applied to lashings?
• are sufficient lashings used for the weight of the load?
• is the load covered to protect cargo from weather?
Note that this is a summary ONLY and is not a comprehensive guide.
The next activity asks you to apply this information to practical
situations in your workplace.

Activity 5: Loading and load restraint
Discuss with your supervisor and/or trainer and fellow team

members the methods used to check loads and load restraints.
Respond to the following questions with reference to 3 examples
and by checking with the ‘Load Restraint Guide’ that the securing of
the loads complies with this guide:
• how is the number of restraints determined for the given load?

• how is the axle weight load limit checked for the given loads?
• how do types of restraints used vary with weight of loads in
the three examples?
• how is the balance of the load (side to side and front to rear of
trailer/tray) determined for each load?
Summarise your findings and responses to these questions in the

space below:

Guide.


Section 2
Safety considerations in
preparing to transport packaged
goods

Section outline
Areas covered in this section

Safety considerations in preparing to transport packaged
dangerous goods including:
 vehicle suitability
 required licences and insurances
 emergency procedures
 route planning
 documentation requirements

What safety issues need to be considered when

preparing to transport packaged dangerous
goods?
What sort of vehicle suits the load to be

carried?
The process of selection of a suitable vehicle to transport the
packaged dangerous goods will consider the following factors:
• condition of the vehicle

• weight or mass of load and axle load limits of vehicle
• specialised container shapes or packages (e.g. cylindrical
containers will require formwork to prevent rolling off the tray or
trailer).

A sample checklist is provided below to assist you to determine
suitability of the vehicle for the intended load.

CRITERIA x COMMENT

Is vehicle in good condition?
Has vehicle had

regularmaintenance checks
performed?
Will load exceed axle load
limit?
Will load project from vehicle
and exceed relevant limits?
Does vehicle have
appropriatelashing points and
formwork fitted or able to be
fitted and available?
Can vehicle be fitted with
required segregation devices
(if required)?
Note that to determine if load exceeds axle load limits, a calculation
using a load distribution graph may need to be made. This will also
help loaders in determining load placement and balance.

Activity 6: Vehicle suitability
Talk to your supervisor, trainer and loaders/packers within your

workplace. Discuss with them how vehicles are selected for
particular loads. Look through the ‘Load Restraint Guide’ to
familiarise yourself with how to comply with regulations for selecting
vehicles and restraint of loads. Arrange to observe other team
members selecting vehicles for given loads or matching loads to
given vehicles.
Summarise your findings below:

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Guide.

What licensing and insurance requirements

apply to transporting of packaged dangerous
goods?
A special license is required for transporting bulk dangerous goods but
this does not apply to packaged dangerous goods.
According to the Dangerous Goods Code, vehicles transporting a

placard load of dangerous goods must be covered by insurance for:
• property damage
• personal injury
• other damage.
Due to fire, explosion, leakage or spillage and costs for clean up of any
leakage or spillage. The amount of insurance or indemnity must be for
no less than $1 million per event.
The next activity looks at required insurances.


Activity 7: Insurances
Talk to your trainer and the person responsible for insurances in

your workplace and discuss the coverage for the events described
in this section of the Learner’s Guide (property damage and
personal injury arising out of fire, explosion, leakage or spillage of
dangerous goods). Find out the following information:
• what is the extent of the coverage (amount insured per

event)?
• what conditions are put on the insurer covering these
situations (safety considerations, training of staff, etc)?
• under what conditions would the insurer not cover damages
due to an incident (e.g. load not restrained adequately, etc)?
• do you need to report every event where you arrange for
transportation of packaged dangerous goods?
• if you do need to report these events, how do you do this?
Summarise your findings in the space below:

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Guide.

What are the requirements for placarding when

preparing to transport packaged dangerous
goods?
Bulk dangerous goods loads must be placarded or marked with an
Emergency Information Panel. This panel contains (letters refer to
blank EIP shown following this list):
• proper shipping name of substance (a)

• UN Number (b)
• HazChem code (c)
• emergency contact information as shown below(d)
• class label and subsidiary risk label (e)
• sources of specialist advice – manufacturer/agent (f).

Packaged dangerous goods must be placarded ONLY if the load
contains:
• Class 6.2 (infectious substances)

• Class 2.1 (Flammable gases – except aerosols) or Class 2.3 (Toxic
gas) of a total capacity/weight (referred to as aggregate
quantity) of at least 250 litres and/or kilograms
• a load of dangerous goods of a total capacity/weight of more
than 1000 litres and/or kilograms.
Emergency Information Panels (EIP) are required to conform to

regulations with respect to design and format (see above) and these
are available commercially.
The EIP or Class labels must be clearly displayed and depending on the
type of vehicle, located as follows:
KEY TO DIAGRAMS:
Class label
NOTE: All vehicles face
1. For road vehicle transporting packaged dangerous goods only:

2. For prime mover semi trailer transporting packaged dangerous
goods only:

3. For combination (truck and trailer) transporting packaged
dangerous goods only:

4. For combination transporting freight containers containing

packaged dangerous goods:

5. For prime mover semi trailer transporting freight containers
containing packaged dangerous goods:

Placarding for combinations transporting placard and non-‐placard
loads
6. Both truck and trailer (prime mover semi trailer) having an
aggregate quantity of packaged dangerous goods of more than 1000
litres/kilograms and each unit having less than 1000 litres/kilograms:

7. Both truck and trailer (prime mover semi trailer) having an
aggregate quantity of packaged dangerous goods of less than 1000
litres/kilograms on entire combination:

8. Truck having an aggregate quantity of packaged dangerous goods
of more than 1000 litres/kilograms and trailer containing no dangerous
goods:

9. Both truck and trailer having an aggregate quantity of packaged
dangerous goods of more than 1000 litres/kilograms on each unit:

10. Truck having an aggregate quantity of packaged dangerous goods
of over 1000 litres/kilograms and trailer having an aggregate quantity
of less than 1000 litres/kilograms of packaged dangerous goods:

The next activity looks at placarding of vehicles.

Activity 8: Placarding
(The numbers in this activity refer to the numbered examples in the

diagrams above).
Choose the example above that matches the given situation. The
first one is done for you as a guide. Numbers indicate aggregate
quantity of packaged dangerous goods.

Matching diagram
Loads of packaged dangerous goods in
from examples above
each unit
Truck Trailer
1200 250 10
1250 Not attached
With container and Not attached

500
With container and With container and

700 400
300 300
nil nil
1100 1100

What are the requirements for emergency

planning when preparing to transport packaged
dangerous goods?
An emergency plan is required when transporting packaged dangerous

goods. The plan sets out the information (‘emergency information’) to
cover vehicle fire and any incident that results in a dangerous situation
through spillage or leakage.
This must be in a written format and be placed in an emergency
information holder located on the inside of the door of the cabin or if
the vehicle design does not allow this, in a position close to the door,
easily accessible and clearly visible. This information provides a guide
for what to do in the event of a vehicle fire or incident. The plan should
detail procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency using
a form approved by a State/Territory Competent Authority or in line
with the emergency procedure guide published by Standards Australia.
This information should be included for each type of dangerous goods
carried on the load. This regulation is designed to assist emergency
authorities and fire authorities to access the information when an
emergency occurs.
The vehicle must carry personal protective clothing and safety

equipment to be used in the event of an emergency. The required
equipment includes:
• approved fire extinguisher (see Table 12.2, Australian Dangerous

Goods Code, Edition 6, Volume 1)
• PPE as shown in following table
• eye wash kit of at least 250 millilitres, filled and ready to use
• 3 double-‐sided reflector signals that comply with StandardAS
3790.
The fire extinguishers should be carried in a readily accessible position,
mounted in a quick release bracket and in cabin or as per Standard
AS2809.1. Gas detectors should be fitted if transporting unodourised
LP gas (usually only applied to bulk transportation).
The PPE required when transporting packaged dangerous goods is

included in the table that follows.

Class PPE
2.1
Gas tight goggles or full face shield (if cryogenic liquids),
thermally insulated gauntlets, electric torch complying
with AS2380.7 or other approved Code
2.2
Gas tight goggles or full face shield (if cryogenic liquids),
thermally insulated gauntlets, any electric torch
2.3 Self contained breathing apparatus or rebreathing
apparatus if loading or transferring or short tem
breathing apparatus for escape purposes, gas tight
goggles or full face shield, thermally insulated gauntlets,
any electric torch
3 & 4
Chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets, electric torch
complying with AS2380.7 or other approved Code
Chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets, any electric
5.1 (solids) torch
5.1 (liquids)
Gas tight goggles or full face shield, chemically resistant
gloves or gauntlets, chemically resistant suit or coveralls,
chemically resistant boots, any electric torch
5.2 Gas tight goggles or full face shield, chemically resistant
gloves or gauntlets, chemically resistant suit or coveralls,
chemically resistant boots, electric torch complying with
AS2380.7 or other approved Code
6.1 & 8 Rebreathing apparatus (for conditions check Dangerous

Goods Code), gas tight goggles or full face shield,
chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets, chemically
resistant suit or coveralls, chemically resistant boots, any
electric torch
Chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets, any electric

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torch
(Source: Table 12.1, Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Volume 1, 6th
edition)

Activity 9: PPE and personal safety
Talk to your supervisor, trainer and OHS representatives in the

workplace. Find out the following information:
• where and how do you access required PPE, safety

equipment, etc if not already on or in vehicle?
• who is responsible for ensuring that vehicle meets required
emergency planning and carries required safety
equipment/PPE?
• what double checks or cross checks are made to ensure
vehicles meet the relevant regulations?
• what are the penalties for failing to comply with these
regulations?
• what consequences would you face if you did not check that
these regulations were complied with for each packaged
dangerous goods load sent out?

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Guide.

What are the requirements for route planning

when preparing to transport package dangerous
goods?
The regulations require that before transporting packaged dangerous

goods, route planning be undertaken.
Restrictions may be placed on particular roads and times limited for
use of specific roads. For example, placarded packaged dangerous
goods vehicles are restricted from entering tunnels. In Melbourne, this
would include the tunnels under the Yarra (part of City Link freeway)
and in Sydney this includes the tunnel under the Harbour. Other
restrictions apply to bulk loads such as Storey Bridge in Brisbane.
If in doubt, checks should be made with relevant state/territory

authorities.
The regulations cannot specify all situations to avoid but as a general
guideline:
• choose a route that avoids potential risks, for example:

• primary schools during school times
• congested areas such as the centre of cities during peak periods
• travel along main roads rather than smaller roads and back
streets
• environmentally sensitive areas (signage on the road around the
Blue Lake, Mt Gambier advise that dangerous goods vehicles are not
allowed to travel along this road due to potential damage to town
drinking water in the event of leakage or spillage)
• concentrations of people (e.g. travelling past the MCC on Grand
Final Day of the football)
• roads where major road works are being undertaken
• the most direct route is not necessarily the best route to take on
consideration of above
• plan the route and seek advice if unsure.

Regulations also cover parking, loading and unloading, and

disengaging and/or securing the vehicle.
These include:
• not taking passengers except those allowed under the

regulations
• when parking, ensuring hand brake is applied fully and be out of
gear unless a device is fitted that prevents the motor from
starting if the vehicle moves and this device is engaged
• parking is not in a built-‐up zone or within 15 metres of a
concentration of people or 8 metres from a placarded vehicle
• parking is allowed in cases of emergency, permitted unloading
and loading, for rest breaks and for minimum required time
subject to the conditions above
• no parking within 15 metres of a naked flame for Class 2.1, 3, 4 or
5 loads or loads with these subsidiary risks.
The battery switch should be left open when parking except if lights
are required or for safety reasons.
Loading and unloading should be within areas designated for this
purpose.
A trailer containing packaged dangerous goods should not be

detached form the prime mover unless:
• changing prime movers in an emergency

• within marshalling or loading/unloading areas designated for this
purpose
• if vehicle is disabled on a street or road.
Other restrictions may apply and the Dangerous Goods Code should be
checked (Section 13, Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Edition 6,
Volume 1).

Activity 10: Route planning
Arrange with your trainer to assist in planning routes for packaged

dangerous goods loads. Use a street directory or relevant maps
and check that the route you have chosen minimises risks to
people and property.

Guide.

Additional
resources

Web sites:
• National Road Transport Commission

http://www.ntc.gov.au
• Australian Transport Safety Board

http://www.atsb.gov.au
• Road Transport Authority (NSW)

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
• VicRoads (Vic)
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• Department of Transport & Regional Services

http://www.dotars.gov.au
• National Occupational Health and Safety Commission

http://www.nohsc.gov.au/
• NSW Workcover
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
• ACT Workcover
http://www.workcover.act.gov.au
• Northern Territory -‐ Office of Work Health and Electrical Safety
http://www.nt.gov.au/wha/
• Queensland WorkCover Authority

http://www.workcover.qld.gov.au
• Tasmanian Workplace Standards Authority

http://www.wsa.tas.gov.au
• WorkCover Corporation of South Australia

http://www.workcover.com
• WorkCover Western Australia

http://www.workcover.wa.gov.au
• Queensland Rural Fire Service

http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
• Victorian Workcover Authority (including publications section)

http://www.workcover.vic.gov.au/dir090/vwa/home.nsf

• Attorney General’s Department (relevant legislation)

http://www.scaletext.law.gov.au
Organisations:
• National Road Transport Commission

PO Box 13105, Law Courts, Victoria, Australia 8010
(Level 5, 326 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
3000)
Telephone: 03 9321 8444 Facsimile: 03 9326 8964
• Standards Australia
19 – 25 Raglan St
South Melbourne, Victoria
Telephone (03) 9693 3555
• Commonwealth Bookshop
109 Queens St
Melbourne, Victoria
Telephone (03) 9670 4224
Paper-‐based resources:
• Each of the state/territory authorities as listed under web

references as responsible for dangerous goods, have useful
publications that would assist the learner working through this
Learner’s Guide. For learners who do not have access to a
computer or the Internet, these authorities can be found in
telephone books.
• Load Restraint Guide, Federal Office of Road Safety & National
Road Transport Commission, Commonwealth of Australia, 1994
• Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Federal Office of Road Safety

& National Road Transport Commission, Commonwealth of
Australia, Volume 1 & 2, 6th edition, 1998
• What’s New in Dangerous Goods Transport?, Department of

Minerals and Energy (WA), 1999

Feedback on
activities
The responses provided in this section are suggested responses.
Because every workplace is different, your responses may vary
according to your specific workplace procedures, the equipment
available and the nature of the business.

Activity 1: Dangerous goods identification
You should be able to:
• identify dangerous goods from the label from the colour and
symbols used and where required using the text added
• identify main risks associated with each major class of

dangerous goods (e.g. flame or electric spark around
flammable gases.
Activity 2: Checking documentation
Responses will vary across workplaces but dangerous goods must

be accurately recorded and accounted for. Your workplace will
probably have a dangerous goods manifest that lists all dangerous
goods on the premises at any one time.
Activity 3: Labelling for dangerous goods
Note that space did not allow for diagrams to include consignor’s
details, etc and ‘problems’ only relate to Class labels.

Activity 4: Compatibility and segregation
Responses will vary across workplaces. Check your responses with

your trainer and supervisor. The penalties for failing to segregate
goods are outlined in the Regulations in the Australian Dangerous
Goods Code, Volume 1, 6th edition, Attachment 1, Part 9.
Activity 5: Loading and load restraint
Your responses should be consistent with the ‘Load Restrain

Guide’. Seek feedback from your supervisor and/or trainer.
Activity 6: Vehicle suitability
Your responses should be consistent with the ‘Load Restraint

Guide’. Seek feedback from your supervisor and/or trainer.
Activity 7: Insurances

your trainer and supervisor.

Activity 8: Placarding
Matching diagram
Loads of packaged dangerous goods in
from examples above
each unit
Truck Trailer
1200 250 10
1, 2 or 3 depending on
type of truck and if
1250 Not attached contains non-‐
placarded
loads
Not attached 1, 2 or 7 depending on
With container and
contains non-‐
500
placarded
loads
3 or 6 depending on
With container and With container and
contains non-‐
700 400
placarded
loads
3 or 7 depending on
300 300 contains non-‐
placarded
loads
3 or 7 depending on
nil nil contains non-‐
placarded
loads
3 or 9 depending on
1100 1100 contains non-‐
placarded
loads
Activity 9: PPE and personal safety


Activity 10: Route planning

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What this Learner’s Guide is about

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• Load Restraint Guide

These two publications are essential reference material for all

The code contains three major sections:

• requirements for road transport of dangerous goods (including

The Australian Dangerous Goods Code details minimum requirements

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Planning your learning

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Section 1: Check packaged dangerous goods

Are you able to: Yes No

Section 2: Assess vehicle suitability to

Are you able to: Yes No

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Section 3: Check emergency procedures and

Are you able to: Yes No

Section 4: Check emergency procedures and

Are you able to: Yes No

Section 5: Complete documentation

Are you able to: Yes No

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1. inspect the load and check for security to

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How you will be assessed

You will be required to demonstrate that you can:

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Loading and signage

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Areas covered in this section

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How do you load and label packaged dangerous

What are dangerous goods and what are the

The responsibilities of all parties in transporting dangerous goods

• consignor (person or company contracting for movement of

The CONSIGNOR must ensure:

• that packaging is suitable and in particular:

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• if made up of unit loads1 the packaging is:

• if required, the load is placarded. This applies to:

The PRIME CONTRACTOR must ensure:

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• correct and adequate insurance is in place for carrying

The VEHICLE OWNER must ensure that:

• vehicle is suited to carrying the load

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Class Hazard division Further explanation

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Class Hazard division Further explanation

4.1 Flammable solids

5.1 Oxidizing substances Give off oxygen and assist combustion

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DANGEROUS GOODS WITH LABELS, PROPERTIES AND SOME

Class Label Properties Examples

Class 4.3 • solids or • calcium

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Class Label Properties Examples

Class 7 • emit radiation • uranium

Class 8 • corrosive • hydrochloric

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