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A.
PURPOSE
To provide guidelines on the requirements for Emergency Information Panels (EIPs) on vehicles transporting dangerous goods in bulk.
B.
SCOPE
Transport of dangerous goods (other than explosive, infectious or radioactive substances) by road in bulk.
C.
REFERENCES
Australian Dangerous Goods Code, 6th Edition
ADG Code
D.
DEFINITIONS
Are dangerous goods that are not packaged dangerous goods. Dangerous goods are packaged dangerous goods if: (a) (b) they are dangerous goods of Class 2 in a container with a capacity of not more than 500 litres; or they are dangerous goods of another Class in: (i) a container with a capacity of not more than 450 litres; and (ii) a container with a net mass of not more than 400 kilograms.
E.
OBLIGATIONS
1.0 GENERAL
Every container and road vehicle used to transport dangerous goods in bulk must be placarded with EIPs in accordance with Division 7.5-7.6 of the ADG Code. This edition of the ADG Code gives the reader extensive information on how to placard bulk containers and vehicles correctly.
2.0
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capacity, an EIP fixed to the IBC or tank may have dimensions not less than half those shown in Figure 1. The size of a label and height of lettering and numerals on the panel must be reduced proportionately.
3.0
3.2
3.3
3.4 3.5
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Figure 2 - Example Emergency Information Panel (showing Class Label and Subsidiary Risk Label)
3.6
In the space (f) - the name of an organisation in Australia and the telephone advisory service number (including STD Area Code) from which expert information and advice may be obtained concerning the physical and chemical properties of the dangerous goods. These details must be marked with letters and numerals 40mm high.
4.0
METHOD OF ATTACHMENT
4.1 4.2 Each EIP must be securely attached in a substantially vertical plane either directly to the vehicle or bulk container or by means of a frame. Where an EIP is attached by a frame the EIP must bear information on one side only, unless adequate steps are taken to prevent dislodgment of the panel.
Note: The aim of providing three EIPs is to ensure that at least one panel will be clearly visible no matter what sort of accident the vehicle may sustain. Dislodgment of double-sided panels can lead to confusion at accident scenes where emergency services rely on the information presented on these panels for making emergency response decisions.
4.3
EIPs placed at the sides of a road vehicle (other than on a bulk container) must be located as close as practicable to the front of the load carrying area of the vehicle. Each EIP must have its lowest edge at least 450mm above the ground. Examples of correctly placarded vehicles and bulk containers
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23 October 2002
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