What PPE Do I Need to Have When Transporting Dangerous Goods?

24 Aug Blog

What PPE Do I Need to Have When Transporting Dangerous Goods? A road vehicle transporting a placard load of dangerous goods must carry the personal protective equipment and safety equipment specified in the table below for all the dangerous goods in the load.

As specified in the ADGC 7.7, all personal protective equipment and safety equipment provided must be clean, suitable for purpose, and in sound operating condition, ready for use.

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Table notes:

[a] A vehicle transporting unodourised LP Gas, Butane or Propane must additionally be equipped with a gas detector suitable for detection of LP Gas, in accordance with AS 1596.

[b] The minimum requirement is air supplied short-term breathing apparatus suitable for escape purposes, except when, even in an emergency, the dangerous goods will not give rise to harmful vapours, gases or dust. Note that where a driver attends to the loading or transfer of goods, SCBA with a duration of greater than 15 minutes may be required by other (e.g. health and safety) legislation. The minimum requirement is a compressed air or compressed oxygen self-contained breathing apparatus, or chemical oxygen self-contained self-rescuer, certified to comply with AS/NZS 1716 and providing breathable air for not less than 15 minutes. Respiratory protection equipment is not required where the dangerous goods will not give rise to harmful vapours, gases or dust, even in an emergency,

[c] Yes – if the goods are in receptacles with a capacity > 500 L or the goods are cryogenic liquids. No – otherwise “Gas tight goggles” means face hugging goggles with increased facial seal.

[d] Where an eyewash kit is required, it must be of at least 250 mL capacity, filled and ready for use.

[e] Yes – if the goods are elevated temperature substances or dry ice. No – otherwise.

Tegral Recommends that you have all of the above items at your disposal if you are transport dangerous goods as it ensures that you are setup to carry all classes of goods at any time.