Responsible Care

Responsible Care Workshop Notices

Transport of Dangerous Goods Legislation – Be Prepared and Compliant!

	Date		Location		Brochure & Registration
	16 September 2010		Auckland Park, Johannesburg		Download
	17 September 2010		Durban		Download

Introduction

The transportation of Dangerous Goods by road involves a number of risks, which commence with the loading of the goods or substances, through the transport operation to the offloading point. Countless criteria, guidelines and codes of practice must be met to ensure hazardous materials are transported safely and legally. The legislation and codes of practice applicable to the transport of Dangerous Goods serve to strengthen government’s ability to enhance the safety and security for South Africans, including the persons involved in the transport, as well as the general public during the transport of dangerous goods. With road transport being a dynamic industry, a number of changes applicable to the legal framework are expected to come into effect in the near future.

The workshop will explore some of the changes in the revised SANS codes that are incorporated into law under Regulation 273A (Chapter VIII of the National Road Traffic Act) and the impacts thereof for industry. Specific hidden aspects of compliance with current dangerous goods legislation will be highlighted and information will be supplied on the status of as well as the associated requirements of the generic checklist that is being developed for municipal transport permits. Implications of AARTO for the transport industry and what business should consider ensuring legal compliance will also be an important focus. The value of behavioural based safety for drivers and how such programmes could benefit organisations will also be explained.

The Workshop Programme will include:

»	AARTO: what business should do to ensure compliance
»	Proposed generic checklist for Municipal Dangerous Goods Transport Permits: progress, specific requirements and associated SANS Standards
»	SANS 10231: new requirements of the revised standard and implications for tanker inspection
»	SANS 1518: proposed changes and the requirements for new vehicles
»	Hidden aspects of compliance with dangerous goods legislation:
	- vehicle maintenance and servicing by third party suppliers
	- relevance of documentation
	- packaging of freight containers
	- verification of packaging
	- insurance
	- operational agreements
	- dangerous goods declaration requirements
»	Behavioural based safety for drivers: components of such programmes, benefits for drivers and business.