TDG Regulations Flashcards
The Carriers of dangerous goods
TDG Regulations
All modes of transportation of dangerous goods
Air,
Road,
Rail,
Marine
The sender of goods.
Consignor
The one carrying to its destination.
Carrier
The receiver of the goods.
Consignee
Infectious substance affecting humans.
UN 2814, Category A
Infectious substance affecting animals.
UN 2900, Category A
Biology substance
UN 3373, Category B
A substance known or reasonably believed to contain viable micro-organisms
Infectious substance
It is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in humans or animals
Category A
If you have “no reason to believe” that the specimen “could be infectious” so it has to be still examined
Exempt Specimens
Infectious substances that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A.
Category B
The result of a process by which pathogens in a specimen are intentionally propagated.
Specimens taken from a human or animal that are intended to be processed in a laboratory.
Culture
A product derived from living organisms that is used to prevent, treat or diagnose disease in humans or animals
Biological Product
Substances in any form that any pathogens present have been treated such that they no longer pose a healthy risk
Neutralized/Inactivated
Occurs when an infectious substance is released outside of the packaging, resulting in physical contact with humans or animals.
Exposure
A release (or imminent release) of any material is immediately reportable by whomever has the possession of the dangerous goods at the time of the release
Reporting
Required for substances and/or quantities that are considered beyond the risk capabilities of local first responders (usually the fire department)
ERAP
Emergency Response Assistance Plan
The carriers or anyone loading the dangerous goods into a means of transport are required to display this on the vehicle…
Safety Marks - Placards
Kind of Container
Bag,
Barrel,
Bottle,
Box,
Can
Statement identifying hazard
Risk Phrase
