KENYA STANDARD                      KS 2836: PART 1: 2018  
                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency procedure guides - 
Transport (Road, Rail ) 
       Part 1.  Explosives  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION  
 
The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee:  
 
Government chemist  
National Environmental Management Authority  
National Transport and Safety Authori ty 
Kenya Railways  
Directorate occupational health and safety service  
Ministry of Health  
Ministry of Transport  
Kenya Maritime Authority  
Kenya Airways  
Kenya Transport Association  
Kenya ports authority  
Radiation protection board  
National Corridor Transit and  transport authority  
Nairobi University  
Kenya police Service (Traffic department)  
Dangerous goods management ltd.  
Kenya Bureau of Standards — Secretariat.  
 
The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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   Emergen cy procedure guide s-Transport  
         (Road, Rail ) 
 
 
Part 1 .  Explosives  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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P R E F A C E  
 
This Kenyan standard was developed by the technical committee on transport of da ngerous goods under 
the guidance of the standards project committee, and accordance with the procedures of the Kenya bureau 
of standards.  
 
The standard is intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident  
involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials. It provides guidance to drivers, emergency services and 
others dealing with emergencies involvi ng the transport of explosives.  
 
During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following documents:  
 
 Emergency response guidebook 2016  
 
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 EXPLOSIVES                                                                           
 
                                                                                         
                                                                                                         *As described in t he  KS 2605, KS 2606  
                                                                              ꝉTrade or common name on label                        
 
  
 
                          EMERGENCY CONTACTS  
POLICE  DIAL ;911,999,112  
Organization  Location  Telephone  Ask for  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NAME  UN No  HAZCHEM  
 
NAME * 
 
 
TRADE NAME ꝉ 
 
 
 Various   
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  112                         HAZARD  
FIRE  May explode and throw fragments 1600 meters (1 mile) or more if fire reaches  
cargo.  
• For information on “Compatibility Group” letters, refer to Glossary sectio n 
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT   
 
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  • Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Structural firefighters’ protective clot hing will only provide limited protection  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTACT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE . 
Tell them location, material, UN  Number, quantity and emergency contact ( name and 
telep hone number) Indicate  condition of the vehicle and any damage observed  
• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all di rections for 
at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.  
• Keep u nauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering.  
consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions  
Large Spill  
• Consider initial EVACUATION for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in al l directions.  
Fire 
• If rail car or trailer is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in  all 
directions; also, initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 1600 meters (1 
mile) in all directions . 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out a ction under ‘for all emergencies’  
.Warn other traffic and people at risk  
SPILL OR LEAK  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equipment used when handling  the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• DO NOT OPERATE RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN 10 0 METERS (330 FEET) OF 
ELECTRIC DETONATORS.  
• DO NOT CLEAN -UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A 
SPECIALIST  
. 
 
FIRE   
• DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE!  
• Stop all traffic and clear the area for at least 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions and 
let burn.  
• Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat.  
TIRE or VEHICLE Fire  
• Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt.  
• If possible, and WITHOUT RISK, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles ©KEBS          
 
 7 from maximum distance to prevent fire from spreading to cargo area.  
• Pay special attentio n to tire fires as re -ignition may occur. Stand by, at a safe distance, 
with extinguisher ready for possible re -ignition.  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  • Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
preca utions to protect themselves.  
• Move victim to fresh air.  
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult  
EYES OR SKIN  • In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water 
for at least 20 minutes  
 
 
114                     HAZARD  
FIRE  May explode and throw fragments 1600 meters (1 mile) or more if fire reaches  
cargo.  
• For information on “Com patibility Group” letters, refer to Glossary section  
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  • Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA).  
• Structural firefighters’ protective clothing will only provide limited protection  
 
 
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN  Numb er, quantity and emergency contact ( name and 
telephone number) Indicate  condition of the vehicle and any damage observed  
• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all di rections for 
at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and  at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering.  
consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions  
Large Spill  
• Consider initial EVACUATION for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.  
Fire 
• If rail car or trailer is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in  all 
directions; also, initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 1600 meters (1 
mile) in al l directions.  
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
.Warn other traffic and people at risk                                                      ©KEBS  
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 SPILL OR LEAK  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
. ELIMINATE  all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in  immediate 
area).  
• All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• DO NOT OPERATE RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN 100 METERS (330 FEET) OF 
ELECTRIC DETONATORS.  
• DO NOT CLEAN -UP OR DISPOSE OF, EX CEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A 
SPECIALIST.  
 
FIRE  CARGO Fire  
• DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE!  
• Stop all traffic and clear the area for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile) in all directions and 
let burn.  
• Do not move cargo or vehicl e if cargo has been exposed to heat.  
TIRE or VEHICLE Fire  
• Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt.  
• If possible, and WITHOUT RISK, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles 
from maximum distance to pre vent fire from spreading to cargo area.  
• Pay special attention to tire fires as re -ignition may occur. Stand by, at a s afe distance, 
with extinguisher ready for possible re -ignition.  
 
. 
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  Ensure that medical  personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precautions to protect themselves.  
• Move victim to fresh air.  
 
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult  
EYES OR SKIN  Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
• In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
 The emergency procedures and protective clothing specified on this card should be used  unless more 
product -specific information, indicating a lesser degree of risk, is available at the scene of the 
emergency.  
 
 Any personal items should be put in a secure place for safe keeping and must be returned to the owner.