IMDG code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Objectives ► Explain the dangerous goods classification ► Recognize the IMDG labels ► Name the packing groups ► Name the proper documents ► Explain the DG cargo information flow ► Describe the stowage and segregation requirements ► Explain how to work with the IMDG code books Hazardous Cargoes ► Petroleum products ► Chemicals( industrial,pharmaceutical, agricultural ) ► Minerals ► Animal products ► Plant products ► Radioactive materials Class EXPLOSIVES ► Class 1.1 mass explosion hazard ► Class 1.2 projection hazard, not mass explosion ► Class 1.3 fire hazard minor, blast and/or projection hazard, not mass explosion ► Class 1.4 no significant hazard ► Class 1.5 very insensitive, but mass explosion hazard Class Gases ► Class 2.1 flammable gases ► Class 2.2 non flammable, compressed ► Class 2.3 poisonous gases gases Class Flammable liquids ► Class 3.1 Flashpoint below -18oC ► Class 3.2 Flashpoint in range -18oC to < 23oC ► Class 3.3 Flashpoint in range 23oC to 61oC Class Goods ► Class 4.1 flammable solids ► Class 4.2 solids or liquids spontaneously ► Class 4.3 dangerous when wet Class Goods ► Class 5.1 oxidizing agents / oxidizing substances ► Class 5.2 organic peroxides Accident Prevention ►1 Obey all safety rules and regulations ► No smoking ► Do not eat or drink when handling DG ► Take particular care when handling DG ► Check DG is storage ► Keep the DG information system up to date Emergency Plan ►1 ►2 ►3 ►4 ►5 ►6 ►7 Initial response system Lines of responsibility and command Emergency equipment Liaison with local emergency services Action specification Reporting system Publication and distribution of plan Dealing with Emergencies ►1 ►2 ►3 ►4 ►5 ►6 Accident prevention emergency plan Procedure practice Equipment checking Following the plan Reporting system EMS MFAG