Dangerous Goods Flashcards
What are the three main types of dangerous goods?
What colour diamond is Flammable?
Red
What colour diamond is Explosive?
Orange
What colour diamond is Non/Flam Non/toxic gas?
Green
How do you execute a Dangerous Goods Rec Call?
What are dangerous goods?
What does this sign mean?
Mixed Load non-bulk
Where might you find this sign?
- Entrance to building sites
- Used by Emergency Services
Where are the DG documents kept on Road Transport Vehicles?
The drivers side doors pocket.
When can a Metro EMU Train carry Petrol or Diesel powered equipment (empty of full) on board?
Never!
When can Flammable or combustible chemicals be carried in the saloon area of a Metro EMU train?
Never!
What are 4 ways to look after your safety when involved or dealing with a train conveying dangerous goods that has had an incident or Accident?
If a minor hazardous substance spill is detected and it is safe to do so what is the first response for dealing with this?
- Try and and contain the spill to an isolated area
- Check the vehicle for a spill kit, which will contain a substance to absorb the liquid product.
- Notify TC immediately to advise them of the situation.
- Ensure drains and water courses are protected from any runoff.
Read this sample message that may be used as a Public Address Announcement when there has been a serious accident involving the train.
Both sides at the front of the load and passenger side at the back of the load.
At least 100 metres from the incident
Upwind from the incident
