9. Transportation of Chemical and Dangerous Goods
Purpose
Transportation of chemical and dangerous goods is critical to avoid any major emergency
during transportation. Therefore all safety requirements must be adhered from loading,
transportation and unloading. To ensure safe transportation the below guideline must be
adhered:-
• All chemical and dangerous goods shall have difference Class and Clasification
• All packaging and labeling shall be adhered to Chemical Safety Data Sheet (CSDS).
• All hazards must be clearly identified at the packaging.
• Emergency response procedure must be clearly identified in the case of an emergency.
• Drivers must have undergone necessary training whom are responsible for chemical and
dangerous goods transportation.
• A safe loading and unloading method must be applied during handling of chemical and
dangerous goods.
• All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used and adhered during handling
of chemical.
•The truck must in good condition and all necessary safety labels must be indicated on the
truck.