KENYA STANDARD                      KS 2386: PART 5 : 2018  
                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency procedure guide -Transport  
           (Road, Rail)  
       Part 5:  Pesticides  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 Saf ety Authority  
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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KENYA STANDARD                   KS 2386: PART 5 : 2018  
                                       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Emergen cy procedure guide -Transport  
         (Road, Rail ) 
 
 
Part 5: Pesticides  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 inten ded for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident  
involving d angerous goods/hazardous material s. It provides guidance to drivers, emergency services and 
others dealing with emergencies involving the transport of pesticides . 
 
During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following documents:  
AS 1 678.1001 3RD EDITION 1998  
Emergency response guidebook 2016  
 The assistance received from the above documents is acknowledged with thanks.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Emergency procedure guide -Transport (Road, Rail ) 
Part 5: Pesticides  
 
    
 
 
 
                                                       Assigned for mixed loads  
                                                       Excludes gaseous fumigants (Class 2), Class 4.3, chlorates (Class 5.1)          
                                                        and acrolein.  
                                                       Liquids and solids c arried in drums, tins, glass and plastic containers, fibre      
                                                       kegs and cartons.                                                                                   
                                                       Environmental hazard -contain  spillage   
 
                          EMERGENCY CONTACTS  
POLICE  DIAL ;911,999,112  
Organization  Location  Telephone  Ask for  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          HAZARD  
FIRE  Refer to container label for deta ils and safety directions.  
May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
Fire or heat will produce irritating and/or poisonous gases.  
Vapours may travel to source of ignition and flash back.  
Containers may explode when heated.  
Vapours from runoff may create an  explosion hazard.  
Fire ma y produce irritatin g  ,poisonous and/or corrosive g ases.  
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  POISONOUS, MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED   OR ABSORBED 
THROUGH SKIN.  
Refer to container label for details and safety directions.  
Inhalation, ing estion or contact with substance may cause severe injury or death.  
May irritate or burn skin and eyes.  
May irritate or burn skin and eyes  
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be poisonous and pollute waterways  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHIN G                 NAME  UN No  HAZCHEM  
        PESTICIDES  
(toxic, flammable)            
 (mixed pack loads only )  
various   
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 EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  Wear SCBA and chemical splash suit.  
Fully-encapsulating, gas -tight suits should be worn for maximum   protection. Structural 
 firefighters uniform  is NOT effective  for these  materials  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS  HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTACT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE . 
Spill or leak area should be isolated immediately for at least 25 m in all directions. Keep 
unauthorized personnel away. Keep upwind and to higher ground.  
Ventilate enclosed spaces before entering.  
Shut off engine and electrical equipment and leave 'off'.  
Send message to police and fire brigade. Tell them the location, material, UN Number, 
quantity and emergency contact (name and phone number) as well as condition of 
vehicle a nd damage observed.  
Large spill:  Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 250 m.  
Large fire:  When  any large load is involved in a fire, consider initial evacuation for at 
least 800 m in all directions.  
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action un der 'For all emergencies' . 
Check for spills and leaks.  
Avoid moving vehicle if movement could cause spillage or generate sparks. Warn other 
traffic and people at risk  
SPILL OR LEAK  Carry out action under 'For all emergencies' . 
ELIMINATE all ignition sourc es (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) within at least  
15 m.  
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate 
protective clothing.  
Stop leak if safe to do so.  
Prevent entry int o waterways, drains or confined areas.  
Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading.  
Absorb with non -combustible material and transfer to container.  
DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.  
SEEK EXPERT ADVICE ON HANDLING AND DISPOSAL  
 
FIRE  Carry out action u nder 'For all emergencies'.  
Small fire:  Use foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or water spray.  
Large fire:  Use foam or water spray.  
Do not use water jets.  
If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area.  
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.  
Avoid getting water inside containers  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  Remove victim to fresh air.  
Keep victim warm and calm.  
Obtain immediate medical care.  
Ensure that attending medical personnel a re aware of the identity and nature of the 
products involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.  
CONTACT POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE FOR FURTHER ADVICE  
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing.  
Do not use direct mouth -to-mouth method  if victim ingested or inhaled substance;  
use alternative respiratory method or proper respiratory device.  Administer oxvqen if 
breathing is difficult  
EYES OR SKIN  Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately."  
In case of contact with ma terial, immediately flush eyes or skin with running water for at 
least 15 minutes.  
Obtain immediate medical care.  
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 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 .