What is Part 5 of IMDG Code?
1.1 This part sets forth the provisions for dangerous goods consignments relative to authorization of consignments and advance notifications, marking, labelling, documentation (by manual, electronic data processing (EDP) or electronic data interchange (EDI) techniques) and placarding. 5.1.
When carrying dangerous goods each receptacle containing dangerous goods shall be?
2.4. Each receptacle containing dangerous goods shall be marked with the correct technical name (trade names shall not be used and identified with a distinctive label or stencil of the label so as to make clear the dangerous character).
What is the standard minimum size for the diamond shaped transport labels on a package?
2.2. 1.1 Labels shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm, except in the case of packages of such dimensions that they can only bear smaller labels and as provided in 5.2. 2.2.
Which part of the IMDG Code contains consignment procedures?
Part 5
Part 4 Packing and tank provisions. Part 5 Consignment procedures.
What are the classification of dangerous goods?
There are 9 classes of dangerous goods and the class is determined by the nature of the danger they present:
- Class 1: Explosives.
- Class 2: Gases.
- Class 3: Flammable liquids.
- Class 4: Flammable solids.
- Class 5:Oxidising agents & organic peroxides.
- Class 6: Toxins and infectious substances.
- Class 7: Radioactive material.
What is the difference between marking and labeling?
Marking and labeling are important steps when preparing a dangerous good package for transportation. Labels often communicate the hazards associated with the package, and markings ensure the shipment is handled so that spills, accidents and exposure are prevented.
How many types of package marks are there?
There are four basic packaging use marks that are required on most packages containing dangerous goods as prescribed by IATA (7.1. 4.1): the Proper Shipping Name.
What are the safety precautions for pesticide fumigation?
There will be storage and specific safety precautions. There is always a risk that fumigant gas will escape from a treatment area. Monitoring for these leaks is critical. Be sure to take air samples when treating commodities that are next to work areas. Use appropriate gas detectors to verify that fumigants are not leaking.
What are the safety signs for indoor fumigation?
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What are the dangers of fumigation in California?
Para mayor información, visite www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wording: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methyl bromide, as a structural fumigant, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
What happens if you get fumigant on your skin?
Liquid and solid pesticides are most often the cause of skin exposure. However, some fumigant gases can injure the skin. Clothing or jewelry can hold the gas against the skin, causing burns or blisters. Fumigants absorbed through the skin can enter the bloodstream, causing systemic effects.