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| Operation • Hazardous Cargoes • Dangers • Handling • Cleaning • Gas Blanketing • Heating • Miscellaneous • Fault Finding |
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| Operating the tank safely | Product handling The manufacturer of the product can be contacted for advice
and information on the appropriate safety standards. Required protective
clothing may consist of part or all of the following depending on the
hazard. |
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The
safety of operatives, the general public and the environment depends upon
the responsible operation of tank containers during loading, discharge,
storage and transport. It is essential to ensure the following before loading or dispatching a tank container. |
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| The tank is the correct type and in the proper mechanical condition | The tank interior and exterior is suitably clean | |||||
Ensure
that the tank container being used is suitable and approved for the carriage
of the cargo concerned and has been well maintained, inspected and tested
in accordance with the regulations. It should also have successfully completed
Pre-trip inspection. click to view pre-trip inspection It should be noted that compatibility is a two way process - the substance(s) loaded must not affect the integrity of the tank shell, fittings, gaskets etc. and conversely, the substance(s) loaded should not be able to pick up a contaminant from any part of the tank shell, fittings, gaskets etc. which could set off a dangerous reaction in the substance(s). |
Ensure that any residue from previous
cargoes is removed or is compatible with the product to be loaded. The exterior
of the tank, especially the labels and markings, must not be contaminated
or obscured with cargo spillage. |
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| The gross weight is not exceeded | ||||||
| The gross weight of the vehicle when loaded must not exceed the weight limitations imposed by regulation, nor must the maximum gross weight under the CSC approval be exceeded. | ||||||
| The tank has correct marking and placarding | All operations are competently supervised | |||||
| The correct identification and hazard warning markings must be attached in their appropriate positions on the container. Marking & placarding which are no longer applicable must be removed. | The personnel in charge of loading or discharge must be in possession of written instructions detailing the safety requirements and emergency procedures in relation to the handling of the cargo and must have been trained to the required level of competency. | |||||
| The tank is filled correctly | The gas or air supply is clean | |||||
| The ullage (free space in
loaded tank) must comply with the regulations. click to view ullage calculations |
Ensure that any gas / air supply used for loading, discharge or blanketing will not contaminate the cargo. | |||||
| Suitable equipment is available | ||||||
| The loading or discharge equipment (hoses, couplings, gauges, pumps, compressors etc) are in good order and suitable for the product to be handled. | ||||||
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