Safe handling & Responsible transportation of Hazardous chemicals

Chemicals Substances

Raw materialsIngredientsFuelsCleaning agentsInsecticidesFoodsPharmaceuticalsAdhesivesInks /paintsWaste

Generic name

Explosives

Flammable gases

Flammable aerosols

Oxidizing Gases

Gases under pressure

Flammable liquids

Flammable Solids

Self reactive substances

Pyrophoric materials

Self heating substances

Water reactive materials

Oxidizing Liquids

Oxidizing solids

Organic peroxides

Corrosive to metals

Acute Toxic materials

Skin Corrosive /irritants

Eye damaging / irritants

Respiratory Sensitizers

Skin Sensitizers

Mutagens

Carcinogens

Teratogens

Toxic to aquatic life

Ozone depleting materials

Physical Hazards Health & Environmental Hazards

Process Safety management

Driver Management

Journey Management

Vehicle Management

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS TRANSPORTATION

Vehicle Management

1. Legal requirements (type, axel weight, under run protection, dimensions )

2. Antilock braking system (prime mover, trailer)

3. Maintenance of critical components

4. Daily vehicle inspection

5. Driver’s pre journey checklist

6. Tests for Loss of Containment

7. Load stability

8. Skilled mechanics

9. Tyre management

10. Hazchem Signs

11. Driver identification

12. Unplanned breakdowns

13. Hose management

14. Fire extinguishers

15. Security

Driver Management

1. Recruitment and screening policy

2. Minimum age

3. Minimum driving experience

4. Defensive driving training

5. Product knowledge training

6. Fatigue awareness

7. Drugs & alcohol policy

8. Medical fitness of drivers

9. Driver handbook

10. Driver tool box meetings

11. Driver remuneration package

12. Diver disciplinary code

13. Legal requirements for driving

14. Driving, duty and rest hours

15. Mobile phone policy

Journey Management

1. Journey risk assessment

2. Journey management plan

3. Driving & Rest hours

4. Route authorization

5. Communication requirements

6. Route map and black spots

7. Briefing on new routes

8. Rout changes due to weather etc

9. Entry passes to restricted zones

10. Vehicle monitoring system

11. Temporary road hazards communication

12. Rest areas for journey breaks

13. Daily review of IVMS or VDR

14. Checks for speed violations

15. Truck rides and follow ups

Process Safety

1. Ullage measurements

2. Overfill protection

3. Breakaway couplings

4. Excess flow valves

5. Internal relief valves

6. Bonding interlocks

7. ESD switches

8. Dead man switches

9. Fixed ullage gauge

10. Brake interlocks

11. Trem Card

12. Emergency Action codes

13. Ignition source control

14. Leak detection

15. Engine speed control