Week 6 - Dangerous Goods Flashcards
What phrase should be used at the start of an emergency call involving dangerous goods? (TS1 Reg 16.2)
This is a rail dangerous goods emergency
What information should be contained in an emergency call about dangerous goods? (TS1 Reg 16.2)
- Train reporting number (head code)
- Where and when the incident happened
- The wagon type and numbers
- Position of the wagons on the train or in the siding
- As many other details as possible
- Whether any railway personnel or members of the public are involved
- Six character ‘emergency code’
When informing Control about an incident or accident involving dangerous goods how should you start the call? (TS1 Reg 16.2)
This is a rail dangerous goods emergency
If the incident involves an irradiated fuel flask what questions should you ask? (TS1 Reg 16.3)
NB You need to know the order of the questions too
- Is the flask wagon derailed?
- Has the flask wagon been involved in a collision?
- Is there a fire near the flask?
- Are large quantities of liquified petroleum gas, petroleum or other flammable liquids present?
- Is there any visible damage to the flask or the cover (lid)?
What should you do in the event that any of the answers to your questions about an irradiated flask are ‘yes’? (TS1 Reg 16.3)
- You must stop the passage of trains on all lines at the location
- You must not stop trains in the immediate area
With regards to dangerous goods, what is meant by the ‘emergency code’? (TS1 Reg 16)
- 6 figure code
- 4 figure UN number identifies the substance
- 2 letter alpha code identifies which number to use for specialist assistance
Following a report of a dangerous goods incident you must stop the passage of trains on all lines at the location, however, you must not stop them in the immediate area if there is reported damage to what? (TS1 Reg 16)
- Wagons
- Tanks
- Container or flask
