Transport documentation
TREMCARDS - TRansport EMergency CARDS.
Drivers are required to carry a 4 Page Tremcard and be supplied it by the Employee of the Driver. The driver will keep this in his
possession, and ensure it is readily available in the drivers cab.
Tremcard page details are as follows:
- First page will outline the General Safety Instructions for Dangerous Goods.
- The Second and Third Pages will define the Class specific Hazard Characteristics and Additional Guidance illustrated by the 9 Class Danger Labels.
- The fourth Page will define the Minimum Drivers Personal and Safety Equipment.
Vehicle requirements are;-
- Wheel Chock, suited to the size of Tyre and weight of Vehicle.
- 2 Self Standing Warning Signs. (in Europe Flashing Lights).
- Eye-Wash Solution. (Not required for Some explosives and Gases).
For each of the Vehicle Crew:-
- Warning Vest (Hi-Vis).
- Torch.
- Protective Gloves.
- Eye protection.
Additional items required for certain Classes:-
Classes 2.3 and 6.1:-
- Gas Mask.
For Classes 3, 4.1, 4.3, 8, 9:-
- Shovel.
- Drain Seal.
- Plastic Bucket.
Safety Data Sheets
There are 16 Sections to this document, and defines in more detail the hazards and handling requirements of the Product, and more
importantly, First Aid, Spill Procedure and Fire Fighting Measures. Transport Information can be found in Section 14 for Road, Sea and Air
Transport.
These are created by the manufacturer of the goods and should be available on request.
Dangerous Goods Shipping Note
This is sometimes known as the Transport Document. This Document must accompany the Dangerous Goods at all levels above Limited
Quantities and must have the Following Information.
- The UN Number of the Goods.
- The PSN, the Proper Shipping Name.
- The Class Number of the goods.
- The Packing Group, or where there is no packing group, the Classification Code.
- The total quantity of the goods and in what size packages.
- The Gross and Nett weights.
- The Consignor.
- The Consignee.
- The declaration in Box 17 completed with the name, signature and telephone number of the person making the declaration.
This Document may be a copy of the original relating specifically to the load, as it is the information that is important.
From 1st January 2009, The Information in the Document must Include the Tunnel Code. This is in the form of a letter A to E, and to be shown in (Brackets) after the Class and packing Group. Tunnel Codes are related to the tunnels the vehicle can use (or not use) carrying the dangerous goods so loaded.
Container Packing Certificate.
This Document also may carry the Container Packing Certificate, for goods travelling by sea. If goods are travelling by sea or via the
Channel Tunnel, this box should be completed by the person loading the vehicle, trailer or container, or the driver only if he has seen and
controlled the load loaded and can verify the contents and loading specifications.
This signature declares the following:-
- The vehicle was clean, dry and fit to receive the goods.
- No incompatible substances have been loaded onto the container.
(Beware IMDG Regulations have stricter incompatibility regulations). - All packages have been inspected for Damage, and no unsound packages are loaded.
- All packages are secure in the vehicle.
- All packages are correctly marked and labelled.
Responsibility of Consignor
- Ensuring Packages used are correct UN Packages, correctly packed for Goods and are Correctly Labelled
- Ensuring all packages are safe to load
- Ensuring Overpacks are correctly marked
- Ensuring the Carrier is informed of the Dangerous Goods to be loaded, in writing
- Providing the driver with the documentation, Dangerous Goods Shipping Note
- Ensuring the person completing the Dangerous Goods note is Dangerous Goods awareness Trained
- Signing the Declarant Box on the DG Note
- Providing the Placards if required
- Providing the Safety Data Sheet if Required
- Ensuring the Vehicle loaders are Dangerous Goods awareness trained
- Vehicle loaders to Sign the Container Packing Certificate (only) if it is a full load
Responsibility of Carrier
- Selecting Correct Vehicle
- Appointment of DGSA
- Ensuring Vehicle Supervision Regulations are Complied with if in Scope
- Providing Driver with Copy Tremcard
- Ensuring Transport Security Plan or policy is Adhered to if in scope
- Selecting Qualified Driver for the goods to be carried
- Providing Driver with PPE, and Vehicle Equipment
- Providing Driver with Fire Extinguisher Training
- Ensuring no incompatible goods planned on vehicle
- Knowledge of Emergency Procedures and Reporting requirements with regard to RIDDOR and ADR
- Ensuring Training of All Staff. Keeping of Training Documents
- Keeping of Transport Document for 3 month after the journey
- Ensuring a contact Telephone Number in case of incidents
- To Train the driver what to do in an emergency
- To Report to the DGSA any accidents or Incidents regarding Dangerous Goods
- To report to the HSE or RIDDOR, any notifiable incidents or accidents
- Ensure transport Document have been kept for 3 month after the journey
Further Reading
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