Global emergency response in Europe

Caroline Raine | Consultancy Lead

Caroline Raine

Caroline is a chemical legislation expert, with experience of interpreting and implementing EU legislation relating to hazardous chemical substances. Her knowledge and expertise is wide ranging, covering both supply and transport legislation. This experience has been developed whilst working directly in the chemical industry and through consultancy projects.

Caroline is a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) for the transport of hazardous goods by road and rail, and holds a post graduate certificate in REACH management.

Her depth of expertise means Caroline is able to help clients understand and manage their regulatory obligations, providing bespoke advice and guidance on specific regulatory matters and how best to comply.

Agenda

• Why have an emergency telephone number?

• Country specific requirements (Europe)

• Air transport and lithium batteries

• Best practice

• Resources

Why do we have emergency numbers for dangerous goods?

Legislation:

• Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

• Regulations (EC) No.1907/2006, Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/542

• Dangerous goods regulations • National implementation

Aims:• To protect people, environment and property

from chemical incidents• Prevent supply chain interruptions• Protect brand and reputation• Best practice; Duty of care

Emergency telephone number

Types of number

To provide a worldwide multi-lingual response several telephone numbers are required.

In-country numbers supporting a particular language

Regional numbers supporting several languages

Numbers supporting a single languageবাঙগালীह िदीاردو tiêng viêt

Differing requirements of transport and supply emergency numbers

Transport Supply

Number location Dangerous goods notes, transport documentation, vehicle placards

Safety Data Sheets, productlabels

Caller type Likely to be called by professionals or emergency services

Targeted to consumers

Call type Transport issues, spillages, companies’ crisis notification plan

Personal exposure, fires, spillages.

Location compliance

Number may need to be compliant across an international market

Primarily needs to be compliant in a domestic market

Language Multi-lingual more likely May need to be answered in local language

REACHCLP

Poison centres

Supply Regulations

Regulations – Supply and Transport

IMO/IMDG ICAO/IATA

ADR

RID

ADN

Transport Regulations

Country specific requirements

Extract of ‘Global legal requirements for emergency telephone numbers’, The full report can be found at:http://the-ncec.com/resources/

Global Emergency Response RegulationsRoad transport

Region CountryEmergency

number required

In-country

number

Local

language

response

24/7

requir

ement

EuropeEuropean Union

No – country

derogations applyNo No No

United Kingdom Yes No Yes Yes

Global Emergency Response RegulationsSafety Data Sheets

Extract of ‘Global legal requirements for emergency telephone numbers’, NCEC, 2016.The full report can be found at:http://the-ncec.com/resources/

Region Country

Emergency

number

required

In-country

number

Local language

response

24/7

requireme

nt

Europe

European Union Yes No No No

Switzerland Yes No Yes No

United Kingdom Yes No No No

Emergency Response Number (ADR)

• No legal obligation to provide an emergency response number under ADR, although appropriate actions in the event of an accident or emergency is needed:

“inform the appropriate emergency services, giving as much information about the incident or accident and substances

involved as soon as possible”

• 8 out of 32 countries in Europe provide an emergency response number, with the majority being local accident and emergency number with the exception of Class 7 Radioactive Material.

Transport – local regulations

• Austria

• Belgium

• Czech Republic

• Denmark

• Ireland

• Slovenia

• United Kingdom

Emergency Response Number (ADR)

Country Authority ER number Classes

Greece Ministry of Infrastructures, Transport and Networks

112 Classes 1 - 7

Ireland Office of Radiation Protection & Environmental Monitoring

+353 1 2680100 Class 7 Radioactive Material

Latvia Ministry of Transport / Radiation Safety Centre of the State of the Environment

112 / +375 67084306* *Class 7 Radioactive Material

Norway Ministry of Transport and Communication

110 Classes 1-7

Transport: Austria

Competent Authority National Transport Law National Regulation outside of ADR

Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology

Carriage of Dangerous Goods Act (GGBG)

1.1 Federal Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

1.2. Ordinance on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; specifying the GGBG,

1.3. Federal Act on Safe Transport of Containers,

Major Findings:

• 3 specific national regulations outside of ADR; Federal Act and Ordinance ADR and Federal Act on Safe Transport of Containers

Czech Republic

Major Findings:

• Class 7 Radioactive Material

• Incorporates: European Atomic Energy Community legislations

Competent Authority National Transport Law National Regulation outside of ADR

Director of the Road Transport DepartmentMinistry of Transport

Class 7 MaterialState Office for Nuclear Safety

ADR Regulation of Class 7 Radioactive: 2016 Atomic Act No. 263/2016 of coll

Slovenia

Competent Authority National Transport Law National Regulation outside of ADR

Ministry of Transport

Class 1 Substances and articles:

Ministry of Interior

Transport of Dangerous Goods Act

Explosive Substances and Pyrotechnic Products Act

Major Findings:

• Class 1 Substance and Articles

• Limited loading of material that may present a low risk of fire during transport

• External flame shall not cause an instantaneous explosion

United Kingdom

• The UK has country specific legislation

• The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009

• As amended by The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2011

• Under Schedule 1, Part 1, Regulation 4, there is a requirement to have a telephone number for specialist advice

Poll Question

Do you have a 24 hour number for your UK Shipments?

Air transport and lithium batteries

Air transport - country and operator variances

24 hour emergency number for Air Freight dependent on Country, Airline and Freight forwarder

~66 airlines and operators currently need a 24hr number;

France - Dangerous goods shipments to, from, within or transiting through France.

Lithium battery emergency number

Lithium battery mark*Place for UN number(s)** Place for telephone number for additional information

Poll Question

Do you have a lithium battery emergency response number?

Class 6.2 and Infectious substances and Controlled substances

Best practice

Best practice - CEFIC

• Guidelines for Level 1 emergency response

• Available at all times (24/7/365) with resilience plan

• In the caller’s language from the start (caller recognises a clear process)

• Connection in 3-5 minutes

• Technical knowledge of chemicals and chemical behaviour

• Tactical awareness to assess incident conditions and responses

• Detailed advice tailored to the full circumstances – delivered by experts

• Awareness of regulations affecting supply and transport of dangerous goods

• Link to practical resources (assistance at the chemical scene)

Chemical emergency response services

the-ncec.com/emergency-response/

We provide specialist 24/7 helplines, software and advice to help you comply with chemical safety regulations and mitigate risks to your organisation and supply chain. Our

tailored services and global reach help you safeguard your business operations and protect your bottom-line.

the-ncec.com/emergency-response

NCEC resources

the-ncec.com/resources/

Caroline Raine

NCEC, Ricardo Energy & Environment,

The Gemini Building,

Fermi Avenue, Harwell, Oxon. OX11 0QR

Caroline.raine@ricardo.com

+44 (0) 1235 753479