Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify individual organisations and systems for the transport of dangerous goods
- Identify UN numbers, classes and divisions of dangerous goods including packing groups and categories of dangerous goods
- Proper shipping names and other relevant information from the DG Lists are identified
- UN class and division labels for DG are determined in accordance with the ADG Code and regulatory requirements
- Packing groups and categories for DG are identified and confirmed as required
- DG List is used to identify packing instructions and special provisions
- Goods that are too dangerous to transport are identified
- Hazards of commonly transported DG are identified
- Placard loads are determined from ADG Code criteria and regulatory requirements for the transport of placard loads are identified
- Maintain dangerous goods documentation
- Transport documentation is completed accurately and is amended as required in accordance with the ADG Code, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
- Plan and manage safe transport of dangerous goods
- Regulatory requirements for carrying passengers while transporting DG are identified
- Prohibited practices and the carrying of prohibited objects during transport are identified
- Regulatory requirements for planning routes covering driving, parking, loading and unloading, uncoupling and/or securing the vehicle are explained
- Transport routes are checked to ensure prohibited areas are avoided and restricted routes are identified
- Regulatory requirements for transporting empty or nominally empty DG packaging are identified in accordance with the ADG Code
- Regulatory requirements and driver role in vehicle breakdown situations are appropriately identified
- Check all safety equipment and its serviceability
- Check vehicle and assess suitability of transport mode for intended load
- Suitability of the vehicle to carry DG is assessed
- Suitability of DG packaging is checked to ensure it is fit for purpose
- Ullage in large compartments is assessed for compliance with the ADG Code
- Transport documentation is checked to ensure DG markings and vehicle placards are consistent with the load being carried, are legible and are clearly visible, in compliance with the ADG Code
- DG loads are checked for compatibility and segregation in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Load restraint methods and equipment for transporting DG are identified in accordance with the ADG Code and the National Transport Commission (NTC) Load Restraint Guide
- Special transport operations are checked in accordance with the ADG Code
- Follow emergency procedures
- HAZCHEM codes are explained and assigned for a range of DG loads
- Emergency information required for types of DG being transported is appropriately identified and provided to relevant personnel and emergency services as requested
- Driver role and obligations in an emergency situation are identified within a Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP) and any equipment for containment, clean up or recovery is identified within the plan
- Plan, control and manage transfer of dangerous goods
- Positioning of vehicle for DG bulk transfer is planned in accordance with the ADG Code
- Suitable safety measures for the transfer of all classes DG being transferred are identified in accordance with the ADG Code
- Appropriate transfer equipment is selected for the task and adequate lighting levels are provided in accordance with the ADG Code
- Responsibilities of driver during transfer of DG are identified in accordance with the ADG Code
- Emergency procedures, in a spill or leak incident, during transfer, are identified and implemented in accordance with the ADG Code
- Hoses used to transfer DG are appropriately identified, tested and used in accordance with the ADG Code
- Check vehicle and assess suitability of transport mode for intended load
- Suitability of the vehicle to carry DG is assessed
- Suitability of DG packaging is checked to ensure it is fit for purpose
- Ullage in large compartments is assessed for compliance with the ADG Code
- Transport documentation is checked to ensure DG markings and vehicle placards are consistent with the load being carried, are legible and are clearly visible, in compliance with the ADG Code
- DG loads are checked for compatibility and segregation in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Load restraint methods and equipment for transporting DG are identified in accordance with the ADG Code and the National Transport Commission (NTC) Load Restraint Guide
- Special transport operations are checked in accordance with the ADG Code