class 6 dangers goods

Class 6 Dangers GoodsWhat did the Employer Cover

First Responder and Worker SafetyThey exist in almost all businesses, big and small. From the obvious ones like warehousing, pharmaceutical, logistics and manufacturing, through to furniture makers, workshops, pool shops, printers, supermarkets, hardware stores and offices - the list goes on and on.• Dangerous goods can explode or burst into flame. They can be poisonous,

corrosive or have the capacity for sudden decomposition. Many common chemicals found in thousands of businesses look harmless, but if you don't understand the risks - store them incorrectly, add heat, moisture or mix them together - they can become deadly. And the worst part is that one small mistake can be catastrophic.

• Most workplaces - offices and industrial - use and store a variety of chemicals. The potential consequences may range from one person burning their hand with flammable cleaning fluid, through to possible death, destruction and loss caused by a large scale fire. Even simple things such as poorly positioned electrical equipment or inadequate ventilation can create an unthinkable catastrophe.

Dangerous Goods knowledge and workers

Learning Dangerous Goods is easy all you have to remember is all 9 Classes and 27 Hazard Classes to Competent in TDG/Hazmat

In the USA

Regardless of County

• There are 740 Results for Class 6 Hazardous Materials in the world of Dangerous Goods

GHS Health Hazard World

Most of health hazards in GHS are not covered by dangerous goods regulations. Class 6 division 6.2 infectious substances and class 4 radioactive substances in TDG are not covered by GHS.

TDG and GHS Knowledge

Class 6 is divided into two divisions as follows• Division 6.1 Toxic substances

These are substances liable either to cause death or serious injury or to harm human health if swallowed or inhaled or by skin contact;

• Division 6.2 Infectious substances These are substances known or reasonably expected to contain pathogens. Pathogens are defined as micro-organisms (including bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, parasites, fungi) and other agents such as prions, which can cause disease in humans or animals.

Worker Risk

Canada and GHS

• Canada to date is only one to add the bio hazard symbol (pictogram) to the GHS language and risk grouping to workers in the world!

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Worker & Employer Rights, Responsibilities & Accountability

Determined federal & provincial laws:The TDG Act & Regulations are federal laws that stipulate the roles of the worker & the employer with respect to shipping hazardous substances.The Occupational Health & Safety Regulations stipulate the duties and rights of the employer and the worker more generally.Both laws hold the employer accountable for provision of training & a safe work environment and the worker accountable for following safe work practices as per training, and reporting unsafe conditions.

Shipping by Ground

1.The Goal of the TDG Act2.The 9 TDG Classes3.General Overview4.The Regulations Parts 5.The Regulations Schedules 6.Key Terms & Definitions 7.Roles & Responsibilities in

the Transport Chain

8. The Importance of Training9. Documentation10.ERAP11.Reporting12.Enforcement13.Summary

• The 9 TDG Classes

1.Explosives2.Gases3.Flammable Liquides4.Flammable Substances5.Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides

6.Toxic & Infectious Substances

7.Radioactive8.Corrosives9.Miscellaneous (includes Dry Ice)

Schedule 1

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10

UN #Shipping Name and Description Class Packing Group

Special Provisions

Explosive Limit & Limited Quantity Index

ERAP Index

Passenger Carrying Ship Index

Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index

Marine Pollutant

Oder in Sch. 3 List English

Oder in Sch. 3 List French

ERG Number

UN 2814INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS 6.2 Category A 84 0

See SP84 0.05 0.05 1434 1688 158

UN 2900INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only 6.2 Category A 84 0

See SP84 0.05 0.05 1433 1687 158

UN 3373BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B 6.2 Category B 0 4 4 158

UN 1845CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE 9 III 18, 81 5 200

528 1064

1049 1875 120

Schedule 3

Col 1 Col 2 Col 3 Col 4 Col 5 Col 6 Col 7 Col 8 Col 9 Col 10

Shipping Name and Description UN # Class

Packing Group

Special Provisions

Explosive Limit & Limited Quantity Index

ERAP Index

Passenger Carrying Ship Index

Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index

Marine Pollutant

Oder in Sch. 3 List English

Oder in Sch. 3 List French

ERG Number

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS UN 2814 6.2

Category A 84 0

See SP84 0.05 0.05 1434 1688 158

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING ANIMALS only UN 2900 6.2

Category A 84 0

See SP84 0.05 0.05 1433 1687 158

BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B UN 3373 6.2

Category B 0 4 4 158

CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID; or DRY ICE UN 1845 9 III 18, 81 5 200

528 1064

1049 1875 120

• ClassificationSubstance for Classification

• Have any pathogens been neutralized/inactivate?

• Is it known to be non-infectious?

• Are all microorganisms present nonpathogenic?

• Is it a dried blood spot/fecal occult blood?

• Is it an environmental sample that is not considered to pose a health risk?

• Is it for transplantation or transfusion?

Does it meet the definition of a Category A substance?

Not subject to DGR unless meeting the criteria for inclusion in another class or division.

Yes to any

No to all

Does it meet the definition of a Category A substance?

Is it a patient specimen for which there is only a minimal likelihood that pathogens are present?

Does it affect humans?

UN2900 Infectious Substance affecting animals only.

UN3373 Biological Substance Category B.

Subject to “Exempt human (or animal) specimen” provisions.

No to all

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

UN2814 Infectious Substance affecting humans.

Substance for Classification, Con’t

• Shipping Name

The official name of a substance, as listed in the Schedules.Not necessarily the technical name, especially for biological materials.

• Example: Technical name: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis; Shipping name: Infectious Substance, affecting humans

• Compare: Shipping name: Carbon Dioxide, Solid; or Dry IceBiological materials are listed under generic names, which often end in N.O.S (Not Otherwise Specified)

The TDG Regulations Schedule 3 is a listing of all substances by shipping name.

• Shipping Name

For shipping biological materials, the main shipping names are:• Infectious substance affecting humans• Infectious substance affecting animals• Biological substance, Category B• Exempt Specimen• Clinical Waste, N.O.S.• (BIO) Medical Waste, N.O.S.• Regulated Medical Waste, N.O.S.

The TDG Regulations Schedule 3 is a listing of all substances by shipping name.

• UN Number

The alpha numeric identifier for a substance. UN Numbers are unique and internationally agreed upon.For shipping biological materials, the main UN Numbers are:

• UN2814• UN2900• UN3373• UN3291

The TDG Regulations Schedule 3 is a listing of all substances by UN Number.

• Primary Class

Means, for dangerous goods, the primary hazard class found in column 3 of Schedule 1.

For infectious substances, the Class is 6.2.

For dry ice (a ‘Miscellaneous’ substance), the Class is 9.

• Infectious Substance

A substance known or reasonably believed to contain viable micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, parasites, fungi, and other agents such as prions that are known or reasonably believed to cause disease in humans or animals.

Some of these are listed in tables in the Regulations.

• Category A

An infectious substance that is being transported in a form such that, when released outside its means of containment and there is physical contact with humans or animals, it is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in humans or animals.

• Category B

Infectious substances that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A.

• Exempt Specimens

Biological materials, collected directly from humans, animals or the environment that are being transported for research, diagnosis, investigational activities or prevention where you have no reason to believe that the specimen contains an infectious substance.

If you have reason to believe that the specimen contains an infectious substance, it should be classified as a Class 6.2 and assigned to Category A or B.

• Exempt Specimens

Includes excreta, secret, blood, blood components, tissues, tissue swabs, and body parts.

4 types of Exempt Specimens:1.Exempt Human Specimen2.Exempt Animal Specimen3.Exempt Biological Product4.Exempt Environmental Samples

• Are all Specimens Exempt?

No.

If you have reason to believe that the specimen contains Class 6.2 micro-organisms, the specimens should be classified as Class 6.2 and assigned to either Category A or B.

Even if a person has no previous history or symptoms of infection, a specimen should be classified as 6.2 when you are shipping it for testing of a known and regulated infectious substance - provided that the medical professional has valid reasons for conducting the tests.

• Biological Product

A product derived from living organisms that is used to prevent, treat or diagnose disease in humans or animals or in the development, experimentation or investigation of disease. This includes finished or unfinished products, live vaccines and attenuated vaccines.

• Neutralized/Inactivated

Substances in a form that any pathogens present have been treated such that they no longer pose a health risk.

These neutralized/inactivated/fixed materials are not subject to the Regulations unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class. For example, fixed samples are not infectious, but the fixative is often flammable.

• Exposure

An exposure occurs when an infectious substance is released outside of the protective packaging, resulting in physical contact with humans or animals.

• Means of Containment

The shipping container.

Approved containers meet specific standards and have undergone detailed testing (dropping, crushing, piercing) to ensure that they will meet the rigours of shipping without releasing the dangerous goods packed within them. ‘Small’ = less than 450 L or 500 kg‘Large’ = more than 450 L or 500 kg

TDG Regulations Part 4 provide more information.


For biological materials, the shipping container is comprised of:• a leak-proof or sift-proof primary receptacle• absorbent material• a leak-proof or sift-proof secondary receptacle• rigid outer packaging

• Safety Marks - Labelling of the Container

The labels and other information that consignors are required to put on the outside of the rigid outer packaging to indicate the presence & type of hazard.

Also provides information about the construction and durability of the shipping container.


Shipments must be labeled prior to transport (4.4)

Labels must remain legible during transport (4.5)

Labels must be removed after hazard is removed from the container (4.9)

Labels must be applied ‘on point’ and be 100 mm x 100 mm (4.7)


The container labelling requirements vary with the classification of the shipment but always includes the shipping name, UN Number, container specification marks and address of the consignor.

See the Regulations Part 4 or the TDG Bulletin Shipping Infectious Substances (May 2013) for more information.

• Safety Marks - LabelsCategory A Category B Exempt Specimen

If you are shipping a Cat. A, you must label the pack with an infectious substance label. This label is illustrated in the Appendix to Part 4 of the TDG Regulations.

When shipping a Category B infectious substance, section 1.39 and 4.22.1 say you must label the package with the “Category B mark” illustrated in the appendix to Part 4.

No label required.

The text on the (bilingual) label is:INFECTIOUS

IN CASE OF DAMAGEOR LEAKAGEIMMEDIATELY

NOTIFYLOCAL AUTHORITIES

ANDCANUTEC 613-996-6666

The text on the label is:UN3373

24- Hour Telephone Number

Extra marking requirements:The shipping name and UN number• UN2814 – Infectious Substance,

Affecting Humans, or• UN2900 – Infectious Substance,

Affecting Animals

Extra marking requirements:The shipping name• Shipping name is required if

you are using the exemption under section 1.39

Extra marking requirements:• Exempt Human Specimen• Exempt Animal Specimen

• Always have guide 123 handy from the ERG book

POTENTIAL HAZARDSHEALTH

- TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin.- Vapors may be irritating.- Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.- Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION- Some may burn but none ignite readily.- Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.- Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through pressure relief devices.- Containers may explode when heated.- Ruptured cylinders may rocket.

PUBLIC SAFETYCALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.- As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.- Keep unauthorized personnel away.- Stay upwind.- Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).- Keep out of low areas.- Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING- Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).- Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection.- Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible.

EVACUATION

Spill- See Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for highlighted materials. For non-highlighted materials, increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown under "PUBLIC SAFETY".

Fire- If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.

• Safety Marks - Placards

The placard that carriers or anyone loading the dangerous goods into a means of transport are required to display on the vehicle.

Placards are required when:• the gross mass of infectious substances >500 kg• the shipment requires and ERAP (see Subsection 7.1(7))

• Responsibilities - Carrier1.The carrier must not take possession of a dangerous good

unless it is packaged and labelled in accordance with Regulations or if it is offered with an accompanying shipping document.

2.A carrier must refuse possession of a dangerous goods where the accompanying shipping document is incorrect or incomplete or the packaging and labeling is incorrect.

3.A carrier must provide a copy of the shipping document with the delivered dangerous goods.

4.Carriers must keep copies of shipping documentation for inspection by federal inspectors for 2 years.

• Roles - Consignee

A person who receives dangerous goods.

The consignee has a duty to report damaged or lost shipments.

The consignee has a right to refuse those shipments.

Item Category A Category B Waste

Classification UN2814 Infectious Substance, affecting humansUN2900 Infectious Substance, affecting animals

UN3373 Biological Substance, Category B

UN2814 or UN2900 if waste contains Category AUN3291 if waste contains Category B

Packaging Selection Type 1AType 1B, if permitted in Section 5.16

Type 1A or 1B Type 1A, 1B or 1C

Documentation Yes No, if meeting the conditions of Exemption 1.39.

Yes, unless meeting the conditions of Exemption 1.39.

Labels & Markings Yes. Class 6.2 LabelUN Number & Shipping name.

Yes.Category B mark & 24 hr number

Yes. Class 6.2 Label.

Placards Yes, if:• ERAP is required 7.1(7)• Over 500 kg

Yes, if:• Over 500 kg

Yes, if:• Over 500 kg

Training Yes Yes Yes

• Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP)

Required for substances and/or quantities that are considered beyond the risk capabilities of local first responders (usually the fire department).

7.1(7) A person who offers for transport or imports any quantity of the following dangerous goods, included in Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, or any any substance that exhibits characteristics similar to these dangerous goods, must have an approved ERAP:

• Class 6.2 Substances requiring an ERAP

a. Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus

b. Ebola Virusc. Foot and Mouth Virus Culturesd. Guanarito Viruse. Hendra Virusf. Herpes B Virusg. Junin VirusKyasanur Forest Virush. Lassa Virus

i. Machupo Virusj. Marburg Virusk. Nipah Virusl. Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever Virusm. Russian Spring-Summer

Encephalitis Virusn. Sabia Viruso. Variola (Smallpox Virus)

• Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP)

From the Schedules, Special Provision 84 stipulated that UN 2814 & UN 2900 require an ERAP.

An easy way to meet the ERAP requirement is to use CANUTEC, the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre.CANUTEC provides emergency response assistance.

• Reporting

A release (or imminent release) of any amount of Class 6.2 material is immediately reportable by whomever has possession of the dangerous goods at the time of the release.The incident must be reported to all of the following:

• Provincial authorities or local police• The employer• The consignor• The owner of the road vehicle, if applicable• CANUTEC if transporting by rail, ship or air.

• Reporting

Done twice:1.The immediate report - includes the company name & address,

shipping name of the spilled substance, quantity, description of the incident, any injuries and any evacuations that resulted.

2.The 30 day report - a summary of the incident must be submitted to Transport Canada. The information provided in the report is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the regulations and may lead to regulatory change.

• Overview of the Shipping Steps

1.Personnel must be ‘trained’ and ‘certified’2.Substances must be ‘classified’3.Containers must be ‘in standard’4.Containers must have ‘safety marks’5.Documentation must be completed and accompany the

shipment6.Packaging must follow instructions7.Spills must be reported

Help is Available Canada Contact CANUTEC 24 Hours/DayEmergency:• 1-888-CAN-UTEC (226-8832) or

(613) 996-6666 (collect calls are accepted)Cellular:• * 666 (Canada only)Information:• (613) 992-4624 (call collect)Fax:• (613) 954-5101E-mail:• [email protected]

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