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SANS 10232-3 (2011) (English): Transport of dangerous goods - Emergency information systems Part 3: Emergency response guides ISBN 978-0-626-24539-9 SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Transport of dangerous goods —— Emergency information systems Part 3: Emergency response guides WARNING: Can only be used in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation (Research and Special Programs) Administration Emergency Response Guidebook SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope Amdt 1 2011 Amended to state that this document is referenced in legislation, to update the referenced standards, and to update the details of obtainability of the Emergency Response Guidebook (both in hard copy and electronic format). Foreword This South African standard was approved by National Committee SABS SC 1060B, National committee for standards for dangerous goods including hazardous chemical substances and dangerous goods waste –– Classification, operational requirements and information, in accordance with procedures of the SABS Standards Division, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement. This document was published in April 2011. This document supersedes SANS 10232-3:2007 (edition 3). This document is referenced in the Regulations of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000). Amdt 1 Reference is made in 4.2.1 to ““the relevant government department””. In South Africa this means the Department of Transport, Dangerous Goods Inspectorate. A vertical line in the margin shows where the text has been technically modified by amendment 1. SANS 10232 consists of the following parts, under the general title Transport of dangerous goods –– Emergency information systems: Part 1: Emergency information system for road transport. Part 2: Emergency information system for rail transport. Amdt 1 Part 3: Emergency response guides. Part 4: Transport emergency card. Annexes A and B form an integral part of this document. SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 Contents Page Foreword 1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Normative references ............................................................................................................. 3 3 Definitions and abbreviations ................................................................................................. 4 4 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 5 Annex A (normative) Emergency response guidebook (separate document) ....................... 7 Annex B (normative) Incident report format ........................................................................... 8 1 SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 This page is intentionally left blank 2 SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 Transport of dangerous goods —— Emergency information systems Part 3 Emergency response guides 1 Scope 1.1 This part of SANS 10232 covers standard procedures of initial response, in the form of Emergency Response Guides (ERGs), that are to be followed by a first responder upon arrival at the scene of an incident that involves the transport of materials that are classified as dangerous goods in accordance with SANS 10228. The ERGs are intended to be used by the first responder or by the emergency services until more detailed information on the properties of each material and its treatment becomes available. An ERG is compiled for a group of materials that share the same emergency response. ERGs facilitate the early assessment of the potential hazards and indicate the response that should be taken to mitigate the incident. 1.2 Annex A (Emergency Response Guidebook) of this part of SANS 10232 is a separate document in a format that is convenient for the personnel of certain services, who, by the nature of their duties, are likely to encounter situations where they might be required to assume the role of first responder. The Emergency Response Guidebook is intended for use in incidents that involve the transport of dangerous goods by road, in accordance with SANS 10232-1, and, to a limited extent, in incidents that involve goods in storage, in accordance with SANS 10263-0. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. All normative documents are subject to revision and, since any reference to a normative document is deemed to be a reference to the latest edition of that document, parties to agreements based on this document are encouraged to take steps to ensure the use of the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from the SABS Standards Division. SANS 10228, The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport. SANS 10232-1, Transport of dangerous goods –– Emergency information systems –– Part 1: Emergency information system for road transport. SANS 10232-2 (SABS 0232-2), Transport of dangerous goods –– Emergency information systems –– Part 2: Emergency information system for rail transport. Amdt 1 SANS 10232-4, Transport of dangerous goods –– Emergency information systems –– Part 4: Transport emergency card. 3 SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 SANS 10263, The warehousing of dangerous goods –– Part 0: General requirements. Amdt 1 United States Department of Transport. Emergency Response Guidebook. Washington, available at http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg Amdt 1 3 Definitions and abbreviations 3.1 Definitions For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply. 3.1.1 base station local branch of the emergency service to which the first responder belongs, and from which he normally operates 3.1.2 dangerous goods commodities, substances and goods listed in SANS 10228 3.1.3 dangerous goods declaration document that describes and quantifies the dangerous goods being transported from a consignor to a consignee 3.1.4 dangerous goods placard single placard with separate, delineated zones for goods identification, telephonic advice numbers and the appropriate hazard class diamond 3.1.5 emergency response guide ERG list of potential hazards and appropriate emergency responses associated with dangerous goods and applicable in an incident 3.1.6 first responder first person to arrive at the scene of an incident, who is able to correctly identify the goods and hazards, and to communicate with an emergency service, either directly or through a base station 3.1.7 first response response(s) of a first responder on arrival at the scene of an incident 3.1.8 incident unplanned event during the transport or storage of dangerous goods which involves incidents such as leakage, spillage, fire or other unplanned events 3.1.9 initial isolation distance minimum distance, in metres, at which people have to be kept from the spill 4 SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 3.1.10 in-place protection protection that involves moving persons into buildings and keeping them inside until the danger has passed 3.1.11 protective clothing special clothing required for protection against the direct or indirect effects of dangerous goods at the scene of an incident 3.1.12 small spill leakage from a single package of capacity not exceeding 200 kg or 200 L, or from a small cylinder, or a small leakage from a package exceeding 200 kg or 200 L 3.1.13 transport emergency card card that lists the hazards and emergency information for a dangerous substance being transported, and that is intended for use by the driver during an incident, or by the emergency services, if required NOTE The transport emergency card can either be generated from the European Council of Chemical Manufacturers' Federation (CEFIC) system, called a TREMCARD, or in accordance with SANS 10232-4, called a TREC. 3.2 Abbreviations 3.2.1 ERG - Emergency response guide (see annex A) 3.2.2 TREC - Transport emergency card in accordance with SANS 10232-4 3.2.3 TREMCARD - Transport emergency card generated from the European Council of Chemical Manufacturers' Federation (CEFIC) system 3.2.4 UN No. - United Nations number 4 Requirements 4.1 First response procedures 4.1.1 The steps to be taken to identify the appropriate ERG for implementation at the scene of an incident are described in annex A (see p. 1 of the Emergency Response Guidebook). 4.1.2 The safety precautions outlined in the Emergency Response Guidebook shall be strictly adhered to. 4.1.3 No person shall make any attempt to approach a spill or suspected leakage unless he is equipped with the appropriate personal protective clothing in accordance with the information given under the heading ““Public safety”” of the appropriate ERG. 5 SANS 10232-3:2011 Edition 3.1 4.2 Reporting the incident 4.2.1 A written report, in the format given in annex B, shall be completed and signed by the first responder and forwarded to the relevant government department (see foreword) within 24 h of the incident. A report is required in respect of any incident involving a vehicle that carries a dangerous goods placard. 4.2.2 A separate report shall be completed for each vehicle carrying a dangerous goods placard and involved in the same incident. NOTE 1 If a driver is stopped by a law enforcement officer for inspection, for example at a weigh bridge, the event will constitute an incident if any spillage or risk thereof is noted (overloading represents a risk of spillage). The law enforcement officer will then be regarded as the first responder and will be required to complete the report on the incident. NOTE 2 If a driver has pulled off the road for a scheduled rest period and has entered the rest period in his log, the rest period will not be regarded as an incident. 6