DEAS950 : 2019 
ICS 67.160.10  
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DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARD  
Transport of dangerous goods —  Operational requirements for 
road vehicles  
EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY  DEAS 950 : 2019 
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 Foreword  
Developmen t of the East African Standards has been necessitated by the need for harmonizing 
requirements governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is 
envisaged that through harmonized standardization, trade barriers that are encoun tered when goods 
and services are exchanged within the Community will be removed.  
In order to achieve this objective, the Community established an East African Standards Committee 
mandated to develop and issue East African Standards.   
The Committee is com posed of representatives of the National Standards Bodies in Partner States, 
together with the representatives from the private sectors and consumer organizations. Draft East 
African Standards are circulated to stakeholders through the National Standards B odies in the Partner 
States. The comments received are discussed and incorporated before finalization of standards, in 
accordance with the procedures of the Community.  
East African Standards are subject to review, to keep pace with technological advances. Users of the 
East African Standards are therefore expected to ensure that they always have the latest versions of 
the standards they are implementing .  
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 DRAFT EAST AFRIC AN STANDARD  DEAS 950: 2019  
 
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 Transport of dangerous goods —  Operational requirements for 
road vehicles  
1 Scope  
This Draft East African standard specifies requirements and procedures for the safe operation and 
handling of all road vehicles that are used for the transport of dangerou s goods in accordance with the 
load constraints. The procedures include requirements for the consignor, the consignee, the operator, 
the driver and the qualified person as well as en route procedures, and cargo handling.  
 
 
2 Normative references  
 
The follo wing standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions 
of this standard. All standards are subject to revision and, since any reference to a standard is 
deemed to be a reference to the latest edition of that standard , parties to agreements based on this 
standard are encouraged to take steps to ensure the use of the most recent editions of the standards 
indicated below. Information on currently valid national and international standards can  be obtained 
from the Kenya b ureau of standards.  
 
 
 
DEAS 949:2019 , The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport  
 
DEAS 951:2019  Transport of dangerous goods – Packaging and large packaging for road and rail 
transport – Part 1: Packaging  
 
 DEAS 952 -1:2019 , Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems – Part 1: 
Emergency information system for road transport  
 
DEAS 952 -4:2019 , Transport of dangerous goods – Emergency information systems – Part 4: 
Transport emergency card  
 
 
3 Definitions and abbrevi ations  
 
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply.  
 
3.1 Definitions  
 
3.1.1  
accident  
occurrence in which injury to a person(s) or damage to a vehicle(s), to property or the environment 
occurs  
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breakdown  
any failure that causes  an inability to proceed  
 
3.1.3  
certified clean  
descriptive of a vehicle, freight container or tank container that has carried goods listed  DEAS 
949:2019 as dangerous, but is now free from contamination by such cargo and has been certified as 
such  
 
3.1.4  
competent authority  
national body or authority designated, or otherwise recognized, for the control or regulation of a 
particular aspect of the transport of dangerous goods  
 
3.1.5  
competent person  
person with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out a specific task  
 
3.1.6  
consignee  
any person, organization or government that accepts dangerous goods that have been transported in 
a vehicle in accordance with the relevant national legislation (see foreword), provisions and 
requirements, or any other regu latory requirements of the relevant provincial and local governments  
 
3.1.7  
consignor  
any person, organization or government that prepares or offers dangerous goods for transport in a 
vehicle in accordance with the relevant national legislation or any othe r regulatory requirements of the 
relevant regional  governments  
 
 
3.1.8  
dangerous goods  
substances or articles that pose hazard to people, health, property or the environment, due to their 
chemical or physical properties  DEAS 949:2019.  
 
3.1.9  
dangerous good s declaration  
DGD  
document that describes and quantifies the dangerous goods being transported from a consignor to a 
consignee  
 
NOTE 1   A consignment note, a delivery note or a waybill may be used as a dangerous goods declaration, 
provided it contains the information required in Annex B .  
 
NOTE 2   A separate dangerous goods declaration for each consignment shall be generated by the consignor to 
reflect a delivery to a specific consignee.  
 
3.1.10  
dangerous goods loading/offloading supervisor  
qualified person  trained to supervise the loading or offloading of dangerous goods or substances, 
nominated by the consignor or consignee in terms of the relevant national legislation (see Annex A)  
 
3.1.11  
designated space  
                                                                                                                            
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 clearly visible space near the centre of the cab , in which is permanently fixed a container, of colour orange and 
marked with the word "DOCUMENTS" in black. Space is easily accessible from either one of the doors or through 
a broken front window’  
 
NOTE  The construction of the container and type of mater ial used are not prescribed.  
 
3.1.12  
exempt quantity  
quantity of dangerous goods (see Annex C) which, if not exceeded in the total load, is exempt from the 
requirements of this standard  
 
3.1.13  
incident  
unplanned event during the transport or storage of da ngerous goods which includes incidents such as 
leakage, spillage, fire or other unplanned events  
 
3.1.14  
large container  
container having an internal volume of more than 3 m3 
 
3.1.15  
load constraints  
exempt quantities, load compatibilities and exemptions a pplicable to the transport of dangerous goods 
covered in this standard  
 
3.1.16  
mixed load  
multiload  
as described in standard for emergency information system for road transport  
 
3.1.17  
operator  
person responsible for the use of a motor vehicle for the tran sport of dangerous goods as defined in 
the relevant national legislation (see annex A)  
 
3.1.18  
party that contracts the operator  
person who enters into a contract for the transport of dangerous goods with the operator  
 
NOTE   This person can be the product owner or the person acting on behalf of the product owner, and is not 
necessarily the consignor or consignee .  
 
3.1.19  
product custodian  
person who has control of the dangerous goods at a particular time, but does not necessarily own the 
goods  
 
NOTE  This p erson is often the consignor or consignee and can or cannot  also be the “party that contracts the 
operator” . 
 
3.1.20  
product manufacturer  
person who manufactures or produces the product  
 
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 product owner  
person who has legal ownership of the product at  a particular time  
 
3.1.22  
qualified person  
person trained to perform a specific task, and nominated by the operator, the consignor or the 
consignee  
 
NOTE  The singular (person) also includes the plural.  
 
3.1.23  
small container  
container having an internal volume of not less than 1 m3 and not more than 3 m3 
 
3.1.24  
stopping  
bringing to a standstill of a vehicle in a parked position by the driver thereof  
 
3.1.25  
transport emergency card  
card that lists the hazards and emergency information for a material bein g transported and that is 
intended for the use by the driver during an incident, or by emergency services, if required. The 
transport emergency card can either be generated from the European Council of Chemical 
Manufacturers’ Federation (CEFIC) system, cal led a TREMCARD, or in accordance with Emergency 
card standard, called a TREC  
 
3.1.26  
United Nations number  
UN No.  
unique four-digit number allocated to an item of dangerous goods  
 
3.2 Abbreviations  
 
3.2.1  DGD – Dangerous goods declaration  
 
3.2.2  ERG – Emergency response guide  
 
3.2.3  GVM – Gross vehicle mass  
 
3.2.4  IBC – Intermediate bulk container  
 
3.2.5  NRTA – National Road Traffic Act  
 
3.2.6  PrDP -D – Professional driving permit dangerous  goods  
 
3.2.7  TREC – Transport emergency card in accordance with DEAS 952 -4:2019 standard  
 
3.2.8  TREMCARD – Transport emergency card, generated from the European Council of Chemical 
Manufacturers’ Federation (CEFIC) system  
 
3.2.9  UN No . – United Nations number  
 
3.1.10  IATA - 
 
3.1.11  ICAO -- 
                                                                                                                            
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 3.1.12  IMDC -ty 
 
3.1.13  IMO- 
 
4 Responsible parties  
 
4.1 The consignor  
 
NOTE  The consignor can be the product manufacturer, the product owner, the person acting on behalf of the 
product owner, or the product custodian. The consignor might or might not be the party that contracts the 
opera tor. 
 
The consignor of dangerous goods for transport by road vehicle shall be responsible for ensuring that  
 
a) goods are correctly classified in accordance with DEAS 949:2019 , 
 
b) goods are packaged in accordance with relevant  regulation,  
 
NOTE  Imported dangerous goods that arrive by air and that are packed in accordance with the ICAO 
Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air or the IATA Dangerous goods regulations, 
or that arrive by sea and are packed in accordance with the IMDG Code of the IMO, are acceptable for inland 
transport by road or rail, provided that marking for the UN number and shipping name are displayed in English.  
 
c)  the vehicle displays a dangerous goods operator card,  
 
d)  loading of the dangerous goods is carried out by a qualified person(s) trained in the relevant 
procedures,  
 
e) the driver is provided with a signed DGD (see 3.1.9, 5.1 and Annex B), and  
 
f) the placards and transport emergency card(s) (see 3.1.25),  or the information with regard to 
the correct placards and transport emergency card(s) is supplied to the operator.  
 
4.2 The operator  
 
4.2.1 The owner of a motor vehicle is the operator thereof, unless he has concluded an agreement 
with another person or company in relation to the operation of the vehicle. In the case of such an 
agreement the person or company identified as such in the agreement is deemed to be the operator 
for the duration of that agreement.  
 
4.2.2  The operator shall be registered as a dangerous goods operator with the relev ant 
government department and shall ensure that a valid dangerous goods operator card is displayed in 
the vehicle used for the transport of dangerous goods.  
 
4.2.3  The operator shall agree a basic route with the driver, incorporating any specific 
requireme nts of any local authority en route. The operator shall inform the emergency response 
centres of the areas through which the vehicle will pass, and shall provide them with full information 
regarding the product to be transported (when requested by the emer gency services), the nature of its 
hazard, and the intended route. When the nature of business requires the transport of similar cargo on 
a regular basis, it will be sufficient to submit this information at the start of operations only. The 
operator shall,  however, inform the appropriate emergency response centre of the discontinuation of 
such operations and of any change in the operations that might influence the hazard.  
 
The local emergency services, if concerned about a particular product passing through  a specific area 
may require the operator to use alternative routes to reach his destination.  DEAS 950 : 2019 
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4.2.4  The operator shall ensure that the driver of the vehicle is in possession of a valid Driving 
licence  and has been trained in terms of 4.3.1.  
 
4.2.5 The ope rator shall, on being informed of an incident involving one of his vehicles covered by 
this standard, ensure that the emergency services and the police have been informed. If any injury, 
fire, explosion or spillage has occurred, the operator shall prepare an incident report in accordance 
with annex D and submit it to the relevant government department within 30 days of the incident. The 
operator shall arrange for the necessary repair, or for a replacement vehicle. Any replacement vehicle 
and its driver shal l conform to the requirements of this standard.  
 
Any transfer of the cargo, as the result of overloading or of an incident between the scheduled loading 
and off -loading points, shall be treated as an incident that requires the emergency services to be 
notified. A qualified person shall be required to supervise the transfer of cargo.  
 
NOTE Where a vehicle carrying dangerous goods has been stopped and found to be overloaded, it can in some 
cases be safer to allow the vehicle to proceed under the escort of the  emergency services to another site, where 
transfer of the cargo can be carried out without undue risk.  
 
4.2.6  If a vehicle is involved in an incident in which there is the risk of damage to its cargo 
containment, the operator shall submit the vehicle for  inspection, before putting the vehicle back into 
service for the transport of dangerous goods.  
 
4.2.7   The operator shall ensure that safety equipment required by the driver in accordance with 
the transport emergency card, is provided, and that the driver  is trained in the operation of such 
equipment.  
 
4.3 The driver  
 
4.3.1  Skills and training  
 
The driver of a dangerous goods vehicle shall ; 
 
a) have a valid PrDP -D and shall carry it on his person, where required i n terms of national 
legislation.  
 
b) be fit  to drive in terms of the “relevant national legislation”  
c)  be able to interpret and implement the instructions on the transport emergency card, and  
 
d) receive annual comprehensive theoretical and practical training relevant to the type of vehicle 
and to the dangerous goods which will be assigned to him, including training in the procedures 
specific to the cargo, for example flammable liquid or toxic corrosive liquid.  
 
NOTE   The annual training of both light and heavy vehicle drivers is to be conducted  by accredited and 
approved providers.  
 
4.3.2   Pre-journey checks  
 
4.3.2.1   General  
 
Before proceeding on the route, the driver shall carry out the checks in 4.3.2.2 to 4.3.2.4 (inclusive).  
 
4.3.2.2   Preliminary checks  
 
Before driving to the loading site,  the driver shall ensure that  
 
a)  a valid dangerous goods operator card is displayed, as required by national legislation                                                                                                                             
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b)  the vehicle is, in his opinion, roadworthy,  
 
c)  at the start of his journey, or after every overnight stop, by going through t he checklist as given 
in Clause E.2 , the vehicle is fit for use, and  
 
d) the vehicle is free of any product likely to contaminate the load or create a safety hazard.  
 
4.3.2.3 Pre -loading checks  
 
At the loading site, before loading is commenced, the driver shall ensure that  
 
a)  the site should be safe and  suitable for the operation,  
 
b)  the vehicle is positioned as directed for loading, and  permission has been g ranted  for loading to 
commence  
 
4.3.2.4   Post loading checks  
 
At the loading site, on completio n of loading, the driver shall ensure that  
 
a) the correct transport emergency card(s) and DGD(s) are stored in the designated space.  
 
b) only emergency information documents for the current load and licences and permits as 
required by national legislatio n are stored in the designated space, and all extraneous 
documentation is removed,  
 
c)  the necessary safety equipment in accordance with the transport emergency card(s) is on board,  
 
d)  he understands the information and instructions on the transport eme rgency card(s),  
 
e)  the orange warning diamond and placards are in place, and  
 
f)  the vehicle is not overloaded or under loaded as to present a safety risk, and the load is 
properly secured (see 8.1).  
 
4.3.3   En route  
 
The driver shall follow the en rout e procedures given in 5.3.  
 
4.3.4  Other activities  
 
The driver shall at no stage of the transport operation participate in any activity not related to the 
transport operation.  
 
4.4  The qualified person  
 
4.4.1  General  
 
The loading and off loading operat ions shall be carried out by a qualified person trained in the relevant 
procedures. The dangerous goods loading/offloading supervisor shall ensure that only trained and 
competent personnel perform these functions  
 
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 4.4.2   Requirements that relate to loadi ng and offloading operations  
 
The qualified person shall ensure that the following safety precautions are adhered to:  
 
a) the vehicle is correctly parked for loading or offloading, and wheel chocks are in place for heavy 
vehicles with GVM equal to or grea ter than 3500 kg and are placed appropriately under wheels on non -
steering axles. Vehicle fire extinguishers (where required in terms of national legislation) to be placed 
where not provided by the loading/offloading point ;  
 
b) the engine of the vehicle i s switched off, except where the engine is required to drive pumps 
or hydraulic units for the purposes of loading or offloading;  
 
c) the area is safe, with barricades, where applicable, and the necessary warning signs are 
clearly displayed;  
 
d) the requisi te safety and first aid equipment in accordance with the transport emergency 
card(s) is provided;  
 
e) the loading or offloading operation is conducted in a safe manner and is not placed at risk by 
other activities in the vicinity;  
 
f)  the load is adequate ly secured (see 8.1); and  
 
g)  that at the offloading site the dangerous goods that correspond with the DGD, can be 
offloaded in safe conditions, which all the necessary safety equipment is provided and that 
he/she consults with the operator and the consig nor on appropriate action with regard to 
containers with leaks.  
 
4.4.3   Requirements that relate to loading operations  
 
The qualified person shall ensure that the following safety precautions are adhered to:  
 
a)  the goods to be loaded are correctly class ified, packaged and labeled;  
 
b) the vehicle is suitable for its current purpose and is clean and fit to load;  
 
c) if goods different from those previously transported by the vehicle are to be loaded and in the 
absence of a certificate of cleaning, or a ga s-free certificate, the containment area is inspected 
by a competent person to ensure that it is fit to receive the goods without risk;  
 
d) the exempt quantity and compatibility requirements (see clause 7 and annexes C and G) are 
 adhered to;  
 
e) the corr ect quantity is loaded, and complies with the relevant national legislation (see annex A);  
 
f) the cargo is undamaged and properly secured (see 8.1);  
 
g) the vehicle is not allowed to proceed on its journey without placards that reflect the correct 
informa tion relevant to the goods;  
 
h) the driver has the correct transport emergency card(s) in his possession;  
 
i) the necessary DGD(s) are made out for the load and supplied to the driver; and  
 
j)  the special P, B, L and O provisions in annex C are adhered to . 
 
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The qualified person shall ensure that  
 
a)  the cargo is correct and undamaged and there is no obvious spillage,  
 
b) the load is refused if he/she is in doubt as to whether the goods can be offl oaded without risk,  
 
c)  the offloading operation does not proceed, if, for any reason, he/she considers it unsafe,  
 
d) in the case of bulk deliveries,  
 
1) there is sufficient space in the tanks or bins into which the cargo is to be unloaded and 
that they are in a fit condition to receive the load;  
 
2) the flow can be stopped immediately in case of leakage or any other emergency; and  
 
3) after offloading, the vehicle is free from spillage and all valves are closed,  
 
e)  in the case of a part load, the remai ning cargo is properly secured,  
 
f)  after offloading, the documents reflect the change in load,  
 
g) after offloading no residue remains on the vehicle and that the vehicle is free of contamination, 
and 
 
h) if after offloading the vehicle cannot be certif ied clean, the placards remain until cleaning of 
the vehicle is possible.  
 
4.5  The consignee  
 
4.5.1  The consignee shall be responsible for the offloading of the dangerous goods.  
 
4.5.2  The consignee shall provide the qualified person to carry out the of floading procedures 
(unless otherwise agreed upon amongst the responsible parties).  
 
5  Operational requirements  
 
5.1  Dangerous goods declaration  
 
5.1.1  The DGD shall comply with the requirements of  DEAS 952 -1:2019 (see annex B of this 
standard for an ex ample of a completed DGD) and shall be in triplicate, being  copies for the 
consignor, the operator and the consignee.  
 
5.1.2   The DGD shall be stored in the designated space.  
 
5.1.3  Copies of the DGD shall be retained by the consignor for a minimum of 90  days after the date 
of shipment, if no incident is reported. If an incident is reported, the DGD shall be retained for the 
duration of the relevant investigation. The operator and consignee shall retain copies of the DGD for 
as long as deemed necessary by  the relevant party  
 
5.2  Insurance  
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 The operator shall ensure that insurance, based on the hazard and risk of the goods or substances 
transported, covers civil liability, recovery and rehabilitation costs.  
 
5.3  En route procedures  
 
5.3.1  The driver shal l not allow any passengers or unauthorized persons to be in or on the vehicle 
at any stage during the journey.  
 
5.3.2  The driver shall adhere to the agreed route and authorized stopping places, unless directed 
otherwise by a member of the emergency servic es. 
 
NOTE  For recommended time limits for driving periods, see Annex F.  
 
5.3.3  Where pre -planned stops, for example those required every two hours for tyre and spillage 
checks, are not in designated places, the vehicle shall stop only in areas sufficient ly far away from the 
main traffic flow so as not to present a risk to other road users.  
 
5.3.4  A vehicle that carries dangerous goods shall be under constant supervision while stopped or  
parked if one or both of the following applies:  
 
a)  the dangerous g oods carried have an exempt quantity of 10 kg or 10 L, or less; or  
 
b)  any one or more of special provisions O14 to O20 (inclusive) in C.5 applies.  
 
5.3.5  The opening of packages, unloading or decanting for any reason, for example for axle 
overloads, sha ll not be permitted, except in an authorized and properly equipped area under the 
supervision of a qualified person, and after the operator has been informed.  
 
5.3.6  In the event of a mechanical breakdown, regulatory warning triangles shall be placed on t he 
road and the operator shall be informed immediately.  
 
5.3.7  In the event of an incident, the instructions on the transport emergency card(s) shall be 
followed and all necessary assistance shall be given to the emergency services. The transport 
emergen cy card(s) and the DGD(s) shall be handed over to the emergency services when so 
requested.  
 
5.3.8  Good driving practice with anticipation of potential problem situations shall be exercised at all 
times.  
 
5.3.9  No smoking is permitted  
 
5.3.10  driver shoul d not carry any unauthorized cargo.  
 
6 Vehicle requirements  
 
6.1 Vehicle registration  
 
The vehicle shall be registered for the transport of dangerous goods in compliance with the  relevant 
national legislation.  
 
6.2  Vehicle inspection  
 
6.2.1  General  
                                                                                                                            
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 6.2.1.1 The design and construction of the vehicle used for the transport of dangerous goods shall 
comply with the design requirements covered by the relevant standard(s) valid at the time of 
manufacture of the vehicle, or in terms of the relevant national leg islation   
 
6.2.1.2   All goods vehicles used for the transport of dangerous goods shall undergo regular 
inspection in accordance with Table E.1 to ensure their sound mechanical condition and ability to 
operate safely.  
 
NOTE   This applies to all vehicles, no t only heavy vehicles.  
 
6.2.1.3  Regular preventative maintenance shall be built into the working schedule of the operator 
and shall either be carried out at the operator's depot by suitably qualified staff, or be subcontracted to 
a competent workshop. Deta iled records shall be kept of all maintenance and inspection work done on 
every vehicle.  
 
6.2.1.4 The inspection schedule given in Table E.1 shall be completely restarted in cases where major 
maintenance or repairs have been done.  
 
6.2.2  Inspection requir ements for the goods containment area of vehicles used for the 
transport of packaged goods, IBCs, freight containers and portable tanks  
 
6.2.2.1  General  
 
Inspection shall be done by a competent person who shall ensure that  
 
a) the design and construction of the vehicle used for the transport of dangerous goods comply 
with the relevant statutory requirements,  
 
b)  the packaged goods vehicle is certified clean and free from contaminants,  
 
c)  the vehicle is registered for the transport of dangerous goods,  
 
d)  the dangerous goods operator card is displayed, and  
 
e) in the case where the cab is fixed to the containment area of the vehicle, a designated space 
(see 3.1.11) for documents has been provided for.  
 
6.2.2.2 Inspection of the goods containment area of a vehicle  
 
Inspection of the goods containment area of a vehicle shall be done by a competent person who shall 
ensure that  
 
a) there is no corrosion of, or other visible defect in, the goods containment area or its 
securement that could render the vehicle unsafe for use,  
 
b) where appropriate, the accessories carried, such as fastenings and straps, mountings and 
fittings for securing of freight containers, are of the correct type and fit for use  
 
c) the mounting brackets are correctly fitted to each vehicl e, to accommodate the appropriate fire 
extinguishers, and  
 
d)  if a self -adhesive decal is not used, suitable brackets are fitted to the vehicle to accommodate 
emergency warning placards in accordance with. the standard on transport of emergency 
goods for road transport  
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 6.2.3  Inspection requirements for the goods containment area of a road tank vehicle  
 
6.2.3.1  General  
 
6.2.3.1.1 The minimum inspection and testing schedule shall be as given in Table E.1.  
 
6.2.3.1.2 Before a tanker is submitted to a test station or an authorized inspection agency, the exterior 
of the tank, valves and hoses shall have been properly cleaned and a certificate of cleaning, or a gas -
free certificate, shall be available when the tanker is presented for inspection. It shall be pr operly 
cleaned.  
 
6.2.3.1.3 Inspection shall be done by a competent person who shall ensure that  
 
a) the design and construction of the tank vehicle shall comply with 6.2.1.1,  
 
b) the tanker is registered for the transport of dangerous goods,  
 
c)  the dang erous goods operator card is displayed, and  
 
d) in the case where the cab is fixed to the containment area of the vehicle, a designated space 
(see 3.1.11) for documents has been en provided.  
 
6.2.3.2   Inspection of the goods containment area of a tank vehi cle 
 
Inspection of the goods containment area of a tank vehicle shall be done by a competent person, who 
shall ensure that  
 
a)  the tank manufacturer's data plate is fitted to the tank,  
 
b)  there is no corrosion of, or other visible defect in, the tank, m ountings or fittings that could 
render the tanker unsafe for re -use, 
 
c)  the mounting brackets are correctly fitted to each tanker to accommodate the appropriate fire 
extinguishers, and  
 
d)  if a self -adhesive decal is not used, suitable brackets are fitt ed to the tanker, to accommodate 
emergency warning placards in accordance with the standard on emergency information 
system for road transport  
 
7  Load constraints  
 
7.1  Exempt quantity for a load consisting of items with the same UN number  
 
If the total q uantity loaded is less than the quantity (in kilograms or litres, as appropriate) given in 
Table C.1 in the EXEMPT QUANTITY column, the requirements of this standard do not apply.  
 
7.2  Exempt quantity for a mixed load  
 
If no single item of dangerous goods  in the load exceeds the quantity (in kilograms or litres, as 
appropriate) given in table C.1 in the EXEMPT QUANTITY column, the calculation below shall be 
done for each item of dangerous goods in the load. If the sum of A for all the calculations does not  
exceed 1 000, the requirements of this standard do not apply.  
 
A = Q × F 
 
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A is the result;  
 
Q is the quantity of the dangerous goods being transported, in kilograms or litres, as 
applicable;  
 
F is the factor shown in the column under header F of ta ble C.1.  
 
7.3  Load compatibility  
 
Where more than one item of dangerous goods (mixed load) is transported per vehicle/combination of 
vehicles, the load shall conform to the requirements shown in the load compatibility chart and special 
provisions accordin g to hazard class (see Annex G).  
 
7.4  Exemptions  
 
Exemptions from the requirements of this standard shall apply to the transport of dangerous goods 
when  
 
a) goods being transported are used for the operation of the vehicle carrying them, for example 
fuel in the fuel tank of a vehicle,  
 
b)  the goods are moved between adjacent premises not more than 1 km apart,  
 
c)  vehicles have built -in road construction machinery,  
 
d)  the carriage of dangerous goods is undertaken by private individuals where the goods a re 
packaged for retail sale and are intended for the individuals' personal or domestic use or for 
their leisure or sporting activities,  
 
e)  the carriage is undertaken under the supervision of the emergency services, in particular by 
breakdown vehicles tow ing vehicles containing dangerous goods which have been involved in 
accidents or that have broken down,  
 
f)  the emergency transport of dangerous goods is intended to save human lives or for the 
protection of the environment, provided that all necessary pr ecautions are taken for the 
transport of such goods in complete safety,  
 
g)  the dangerous goods are exempt from road transport regulations by special provision in  or in 
terms of table C.1, and  
 
h)  the goods are transported by a bona fide farmer or an em ployee of the farmer and are 
intended for use in farming operations, provided that  
 
1)  the goods are not used for resale either in their original form or in combination with any other  
substance,  
 
2)  the journey does not exceed 250 km of which no more tha n 50 km shall be on a main arterial  
road designated with a N number,  
 
3)  the quantity of classified dangerous goods in liquid form does not exceed 1 000 L,  
 
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8  Cargo handling  
 
8.1  Cargo securement  
 
Cargo securement shall be in accordance to appro priate standard to minimize the risk of spillage in 
the event of the vehicle overturning or any other incident.  
 
8.2  Packaged goods  
 
The special P, L and O provisions in columns 8, 10 and 11 of Table C.1 shall apply.  
 
8.3  Bulk  
 
8.3.1  Goods, other than t hose authorized for carriage in tanks  may not be carried in bulk in 
vehicles unless a special B provision, explicitly authorizing this mode of transport is indicated in 
column 9 of table C.1.  
 
8.3.2 The special B provision in column 9 of table C.1 shall a pply.  
 
8.4 Freight containers that contain packaged goods  
 
8.4.1  When packages that contain dangerous goods are packed into a freight container, the 
consignor shall provide a container packing certificate which shall be stored in the designated space 
(see 3.1.11), specifying the container identifying number and certifying that the packing has been 
carried out in accordance with the following conditions:  
 
a) the container was clean, dry and fit to receive the goods;  
 
b) goods that are incompatible have not been packed together in the same container;  
 
c) packaging complies with the requirements of the relevant national legislation, and international 
regulations (if applicable);  
 
d) all packages have been externally inspected for damage or leakage and that onl y sound 
packages have been loaded;  
 
e)  all packages have been properly stowed and secured, with dunnage if necessary, to prevent 
movement;  
 
f)  the freight container and all the packages therein have been properly labelled and placarded; and  
 
g)  drums ha ve been stowed in an upright position.  
  
NOTE 1  The consignor can be the product manufacturer, or the product owner, or the person acting on behalf of 
the product owner, or the product custodian.  
 
8.4.2  The container packing certificate may be combined w ith a DGD where the inclusion of a 
signed declaration phrase such as: “It is declared that the packing of goods into this container has 
been carried out in accordance with the relevant clause of this standard " will suffice. For freight 
containers packed o utside South Africa reference shall be made to international regulations  
 
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Exempt quantity list and special provisions  
 
C.1 Exempt quantity list  
 
Table C.1 is a list of dangerous goods in numerical order of UN numbers. Explanations for the 
columns are as follows:  
 
a)  column 1 lists the UN numbers in numerical order;  
 
b)  column 2 contains the shipping name (see NOTE);  
 
c)  column 3 contains the hazard class;  
 
d)  column 4 contains the packing group;  
 
e)  column 5 contains the subsidiary risk;  
 
f)  column 6 contains the exempt quantity (see 7.1 and 7.2)  
 
g)  column 7 contains the calculation factor (see 7.2);  
 
h)  column 8 co ntains the special P provisions that apply to packaged goods (see C.2);  
 
i)  column 9 contains the special B provisions that apply to goods transported in bulk (see C.3);  
 
j)  column 10 contains the special L provisions that apply to loading operations (se e C.4); and  
 
k)  column 11 contains the special O provisions that apply to transport operation in general (see 
C.5).  
 
NOTE This table does not show alternative shipping names and other qualifying descriptions. For this type of 
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C.2  Special P provisions for the carriage of packaged goods  
 
When special P provisions are shown in column 8 of table C.1, the provisions P1 to P7 below shall  
apply.  
 
P1 Packages shall be loaded on to closed or sheeted vehicles or into closed or sheeted  
containe rs. 
P2  Packaged explosives may only be transported in recommended packaging  
as supplied by the manufacturer.  
P3 For packages containing explosives.  
P4 Reserved.  
P5 Packages may not be carried in small containers.  
P6 Flexible IBCs shall be carried in close d vehicles or in closed containment units, in sheeted  
vehicles or in sheeted containment units. The sheet shall be of an impermeable and non-combustible 
material . 
P7  Reserved.  
P8 The following provisions shall apply:  
a)  Organic peroxides and self -reactiv e substances shall be forwarded in such a manner  
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1) the control temperature(s) of the substance(s) to  be carried,  
2) the difference between the control temperature and the expected ambient 
temperature,  
3) the effectiveness of the thermal insulation,  
4) the duration of the transport operation, and  
5) the safety margin to be allowed for delays en route.  
c) Suitable methods to prevent the control temperature from being exceeded are listed  
below, in ascending order of effectiveness:  
M1 Thermal insulation, provided that the initial temperature of the substance is  
sufficiently below the control temperature;  
M2 Thermal insulation and coolant system, provided that  
1)  an adequate quantity of non -flammable coolant (for example liquid nitrogen or solid 
carbon dioxide), allowing a reasonable margin for possible delay, is carried or a 
means of replenishment is assured,  
2)  there is a uniform cooling effect even when most of the coolant has been consumed, and  
3)  the need to ventilate the transport unit before entering is clearly indicated by a 
warning on the door(s).  
M3 Thermal insulation and single mechanical refrigera tion, provided that for substances with a 
flash point lower than the sum of the emergency temperature plus 5 °C, explosion -proof 
electrical fittings are used within the cooling compartment to prevent ignition of flammable 
vapours from the substances.  
M4 Thermal insulation and combined mechanical refrigeration system and coolant system, provided 
that 
1) the two systems are independent of one another, and  
2) the requirements of methods M2 and M3 are complied with.  
M5 Thermal insulation and dual mechanical ref rigeration system, provided that  
1) apart from the integral power supply unit, the two systems are independent of one another,  
2) each system alone is capable of maintaining adequate temperature control, and  
3) for substances with a flashpoint lower than t he sum of the emergency temperature plus 5 
°C, explosion -proof electrical fittings are used within the cooling compartment to prevent 
ignition of flammable vapours from the substances.  
d) Methods M4 and M5 may be used for all organic peroxides and self -reactive substances.  
 
Method M3 may be used for organic peroxides and self -reactive substances of types C, D, E and F 
and, when the maximum ambient temperature to be expected during carriage does not exceed the 
control temperature by more than 10 °C, for orga nic peroxides and self -reactive substances of type B.  
 
Method M2 may be used for organic peroxides and self -reactive substances of types C, D, E and F 
when the maximum ambient temperature to be expected during carriage does not exceed the control 
temperatu re by more than 30 °C.  
 
Method M1 may be used for organic peroxides and self -reactive substances of types C, D, E, and F 
when the maximum ambient temperature to be expected during carriage is at least 10 °C below the 
control temperature.  
 
e)  Where substan ces are required to be carried in insulated, refrigerated or mechanically 
refrigerated vehicles or containers, these vehicles or containers shall comply with the 
requirements of SANS 1518.  
f)  If substances are contained in protective packagings filled wit h a coolant, they shall be loaded 
in closed or sheeted vehicles or closed or sheeted containment units. These closed 
containment units shall be adequately ventilated. The sheets of these vehicles and 
containment units shall be of an impermeable and non -combustible material.  
g)  Any control and temperature sensing device in the refrigeration system shall be readily 
accessible and all the electrical connections shall be weatherproof. The temperature of the air 
inside the transport unit shall be measured by tw o independent sensors and the output shall 
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with visible and audible al arms, powered independently of the refrigeration system and set to 
operate at or below the control temperature.  
h)  A back -up refrigeration system shall be available.  
 
P9  Reserved.  
P10  IBCs shall be carried in closed or sheeted vehicles or closed or shee ted containers.  
P11  IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs shall be carried in closed or sheeted vehicles or 
closed or sheeted containers.  
P12  IBCs of type 31HZ2  shall be carried in closed vehicles or containers.  
P13  When packed in 5H1, 5L1 or 5 M1 bags  goods shall be carried in closed vehicles or 
containers.  
 
 
 
C.3 Special B provisions for the carriage of goods transported in bulk  
 
When special B provisions are shown in column 9 of table C.1, the provisions B1 to B14 below shall 
apply.  
B1 Carria ge in bulk in closed or sheeted vehicles, in closed containers or in large sheeted 
containers is permitted.  
B2 Carriage in bulk is permitted in closed vehicles with a metal body, in closed metal containers 
and in sheeted vehicles and sheeted large containe rs covered with a non -combustible sheet 
and having a metal body or having floor and walls protected from the load.  
B3 Carriage in bulk is permitted in sheeted vehicles and sheeted large containers with adequate 
ventilation.  
B4 Carriage in bulk is permitted  in closed or sheeted vehicles with a metal body, and in closed 
metal containers or in sheeted large metal containers. For UN Nos 2008, 2009, 2210, 2545, 
2546, 2881, 3189 and 3190, only carriage in bulk of solid waste is permitted.  
B5 Carriage in bulk is p ermitted in specially equipped vehicles and containers. The openings 
used for loading and unloading shall be capable of being closed hermetically.  
B6 Reserved.  
B7 Carriage in bulk in closed or sheeted vehicles, in closed containers or in large sheeted 
containers is permitted only if the substance is in pieces.  
B8 Carriage in bulk is permitted as a full load, in closed vehicles, in closed containers or in 
sheeted vehicles or in large containers covered with an impermeable, non -combustible sheet.  
 
Vehicles an d containers shall be so constructed that either the substances contained cannot come 
into contact with wood or any combustible material, or the entire surface of floor and walls, if made of 
wood or other combustible material, shall be provided with an imp ermeable surface resistant to 
combustion, or coated with sodium silicate or a similar substance.  
B9a Carriage in bulk is permitted, as a full load, in sheeted vehicles, in closed containers or in 
sheeted containers with complete walls. For substances of cl ass 8, the body of the vehicle or 
container shall be equipped with a suitable and sufficiently stout inner lining.  
B9b Carriage in bulk of full loads (if class 8, only for wastes) is permitted in closed containers or in 
sheeted large containers with comple te walls. For wastes of class 8, containers shall be 
equipped with a suitable and sufficiently stout inner lining.  
B10 Carriage in bulk is permitted as a full load in sheeted vehicles, in closed containers or in 
sheeted large containers with complete walls . The bodies of vehicles or containers shall be 
leakproof or rendered leakproof, for example by means of a suitable and sufficiently stout 
inner lining.  
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B12 Substances for which carriage in tank vehicles, portable tanks or in tank containers is 
unsuitable because of the high tempera ture and density of the substance may be carried in 
special vehicles or containers in accordance with standards specified by the competent 
authority of the country of origin.  
B13 Carriage in bulk is permitted in specially equipped vehicles or containers in  accordance with 
standards specified by the competent authority of the country of origin.  
B14 The following provisions shall apply:  
a) Used batteries may be carried in bulk in specially equipped vehicles or containers. Large 
plastics containers are not per mitted. Small plastics containers, when fully loaded and at −18 
°C, shall be capable of withstanding a drop test from a height of 0,8 m onto a hard surface, 
without breakage.  
b) The load compartments of vehicles or containers shall be of material resistant  to the 
corrosive substances contained in the batteries. Less resistant steels may be used when there 
is a sufficient wall thickness or plastics lining/layer resistant to the corrosive substances. The 
design of the load compartments of vehicles or containe rs shall take account of any residual 
currents and impact from the batteries.  
c) Constructional precaution measures shall be taken to ensure that there will be no leakage 
of corrosive substances from the load compartments of vehicles or containers during c arriage. 
Open load compartments shall be covered. The cover shall be resistant to corrosive 
substances.  
d) Before loading, the compartments of vehicles or containers, including their equipment, shall 
be inspected for damage. Vehicles or containers with dam aged load compartments shall not 
be loaded. The load compartments of vehicles or containers shall not be loaded above the top 
of their walls.  
e) No batteries that contain different substances and no other goods liable to react 
dangerously with each other s hall be present in the load compartments of vehicles or 
containers. During carriage no dangerous residue of the corrosive substances contained in the 
batteries shall adhere to the outer surface of the load compartments of vehicles or containers.  
B15 Carria ge in bulk is permitted in closed or sheeted vehicles, closed containers or sheeted large 
containers with complete walls for substances or mixtures (such as preparations or wastes) 
containing not more than 1 000 mg/kg of substance to which this UN No. is a ssigned.  
The bodies of vehicles or containers shall be leakproof or rendered leakproof, for example by 
means of a suitable and sufficiently stout inner lining.  
B16 For radio -active material (not covered by this standard).  
B17 For radio -active material (not  covered by this standard).  
 
C.4 Special L provisions for the loading operation  
 
When special L provisions are shown in column 10 of table C.1, the provisions L1 to L28 below shall 
apply.  
L1 The following operations are prohibited:  
a) loading or unloading in a public place in a built -up area without special permission from the 
local competent authority; and  
b) loading or unloading of goods in a public place elsewhere than in a built -up area unless 
prior notice thereof has been given to the local competent a uthority, and unless these 
operations are urgently necessary for reasons s of safety.  
L2 Before loading, the loading surface of the vehicle or container shall be thoroughly cleaned.  
The use of fire or a naked flame shall be prohibited on vehicles and conta iners that carry 
goods, in their vicinity and during loading and unloading of these goods.  
L3 Explosives shall not be transported with other dangerous goods on the same vehicle.  
Explosives shall not be conveyed by public transport, except in terms of provi sion L7 a) and 
L8 a).  
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ii) by a licensed black powder dealer to obtain black powder from a supplier for resale 
at his/her licensed premises.  
b) A maximum of 20 kg black powder may be transported in the cargo containment area of a 
light delivery vehicle or other commercial  delivery vehicle when a licensed black powder 
dealer obtains black powder from a supplier for resale.  
L5 a) A maximum of 10 kg smokeless powder may be transported in any motor vehicle under the 
following circumstances:  
i) by more than two licensed firearm  owners travelling together, to obtain or transport 
smokeless powder for the purpose of reloading cartridges for use in their licensed 
firearms; or  
ii) by a dedicated hunter or dedicated sports person, authorised by the competent 
authority.  
b) A maximum of  100 kg of smokeless powder may be transported by a person to whom a 
firearm transporter's permit has been issued in terms of the relevant national legislation (see 
annex A) or by a licensed smokeless powder dealer in the cargo containment area of a light 
delivery vehicle or other commercial delivery vehicle.  
L6 a) Pyrotechnic signals such as flares and smoke devices may be transported under the 
following circumstances:  
i) by bona fide users for emergency signalling, such as boat owners, mountaineers 
and hi kers in any motor vehicle, except public transport, in quantities not exceeding 5 
kg; or  
ii) by licensed dealers in pyrotechnics, in the cargo containment area of a light delivery 
vehicle or other commercial delivery vehicle in quantities not exceeding 50 kg for 
class 1.3G articles, and 100 kg for class 1.4G articles.  
b) Pyrotechnic articles for technical purposes, such as rock breaking cartridges, may be 
transported by or on behalf of persons or companies authorised by the competent authority, in 
the cargo  containment area of a light delivery vehicle or other commercial delivery vehicle in 
quantities not exceeding 50 kg for class 1.3G articles, and 100 kg for class 1.4G articles.  
L7 Fireworks may be transported under the following circumstances:  
a) a maximu m of 5 kg of class 1.4G or 1.4S consumer fireworks may be conveyed by public 
transport on condition that it is under the direct control of the owner;  
b) a maximum of 10 kg of class 1.4G or 1.4S consumer fireworks in any motor vehicle for 
personal use;  
c) a maximum of 50 kg of class 1.3G fireworks in the cargo containment area of a light 
delivery vehicle or other commercial delivery vehicle, for professional use;  
d) a maximum of 500 kg of class 1.4G consumer fireworks in the cargo containment area of a 
light delivery vehicle or other commercial vehicle from a supplier to a licensed fireworks 
dealer.  
L8 Railway track signals may be transported under the following circumstances:  
a) a maximum of 10 units in a container is received from the manufacturer by a trai n driver, rail 
track worker, or other person authorised in writing by a railway operator, in any vehicle, 
including public transport, on condition that it remains under the direct control of such 
authorised person; and  
b) a maximum of 50 kg in the cargo co ntainment area of a light delivery vehicle or other 
commercial delivery vehicle, for distribution between suppliers and distribution depots.  
L9 Packages shall not be thrown or subjected to impact. Receptacles shall be so stowed in the 
vehicle or container that they cannot overturn or fall.  
L10 Cylinders shall be laid parallel to or at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle or 
container, however, those situated near the forward transverse wall shall be laid at right 
angles to the said axis.  
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Cylinders which are laid flat shall be securely and appropriately wedged, attached or secured 
so that they cannot shift.  
L11 Packages shall always be orientated in the manner for which they wer e designed and be 
protected against any possibility of being damaged by other packages.  
L12 When pallets loaded with articles are stacked, each tier of pallets shall be evenly distributed 
over the lower tier, if necessary, by the interposition of a materia l of adequate strength.  
L13 If any substance has leaked and spilt in a vehicle or container, the vehicle or container may 
not be re -used until after it has been thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary, disinfected or 
decontaminated. Any other goods and articl es carried in the same vehicle or container shall 
be examined for possible contamination.  
L14 Goods shall be shielded from direct sunlight and heat during carriage. Packages shall be 
stored only in cool, well -ventilated places away from heat sources.  
L15 The quantity of organic peroxides and self -reactive substances that may be carried in a 
vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be in accordance with table C.2.  
 
 
 
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L21 The transport unit shall be thoroughly  inspected before loading. Before carriage the operator 
shall be informed about  
a) the operation of the refrigeration system, including a list of suppliers of coolant available en 
route, and  
b) procedures to be followed in the event of loss of temperature control.  
In the case of temperature control in accordance with methods M2 or M4 of provision P8 (see 
C.2), a sufficient quantity of non -flammable refrigerant (for example liquid nitrogen or dry ice), 
including a reasonable margin for possible delays shall be carried, unless a means of 
replenishment is assured.  
Packages shall be so stowed as to be readily accessible.  
The specified control temperature shall be maintained during the whole transport operation, 
including loading and unloading, as well as any int ermediate stops.  
L22 Packages shall be loaded so that a free circulation of air within the loading space provides a 
uniform temperature of the load. If the contents of one vehicle or large container exceed 5 000 
kg of flammable solids and/or organic peroxi des, the load shall be divided into stacks of not 
more than 5 000 kg separated by air spaces of at least 0,05 m.  
L23 When handling packages, special measures shall be taken to ensure that they do not come 
into contact with water.  
L24 `Before loading, vehic les and containers shall be thoroughly cleaned and in particular be free 
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 The use of flammable materials for stowing packages is prohibited.  
L25 Packages shall be so stowed that they are readily accessibl e. 
When packages are required to be carried at an ambient temperature of not more than 15 °C 
or be refrigerated, the temperature shall be maintained when unloading or during storage.  
Packages shall be stowed only in cool places away from sources of heat.  
L26 The wooden parts of a vehicle or container that have come into contact with these substances 
shall be removed and burnt.  
L27 Packages shall be so stowed that they are readily accessible. When packages are to be 
carried refrigerated, the functioning of t he cooling chain shall be ensured when unloading or 
during storage. Packages shall only be stowed in cool places away from sources of heat.  
L28 Packages shall not be loaded together with packages known to contain foodstuffs, other 
articles of consumption o r animal feeds.  
L29 to L32 Reserved.  
L33 For radioactive materials (not covered by this standard).  
L34 Prior to carriage of pressure receptacles it shall be ensured that the pressure has not risen 
due to potential hydrogen generation.  
L35 If bags are used as single packagings, they shall be adequately separated to allow for the 
dissipation of heat.  
L36 Packages shall preferably be loaded in open or ventilated vehicles or open or ventilated 
containers. If this is not feasible and packages are carried in othe r closed vehicles or 
containers, the cargo doors of the vehicles or containers shall be marked with the following in 
letters not less than 25 mm high:  
                                               "WARNING  
                                        NO VENTIL ATION  
                                     OPEN WITH CAUTION"  
This shall be in a language considered appropriate by the consignor.  
 
C.5 Special O provisions for the transport operation  
 
When special O provisions are shown in column 11 of table C.1, the pro visions O1 to O21 below shall 
apply.  
 
O1 Explosives shall be transported with all due precautions against theft or accident.  
O2 Closed vehicles that carry liquids with a flash point of not more than 60,5 °C or flammable 
substances or articles of class 2, s hall not be entered by persons who carry lighting apparatus 
other than portable lamps so designed and constructed that they cannot ignite any flammable 
vapours or gases which may have penetrated into the interior of the vehicle.  
In the case of vehicles of type F (see SANS 1518), a good electrical connection from the 
vehicle chassis to earth shall be established before tanks are filled or emptied. In addition, the 
rate of filling shall be limited.  
O3 For transport units that carry substances of class 6.2, th e requirements with regard to fire 
extinguishers shall not apply.  
O4 For the carriage of substances under controlled temperature, maintenance of the prescribed 
temperature is essential for safe carriage. In general, there shall be  
a) a thorough inspection of the transport unit before loading,  
b) an instruction to the operator about the operation of the refrigeration system, including a list 
of suppliers of coolant available en route,  
c) procedures to be followed in the event of loss of control,  
d) regular m onitoring of the operating temperature, and  
e) availability of a back -up refrigeration system or spare parts.  
The temperature of the air space within the transport unit shall be measured by two 
independent sensors and the output shall be so recorded that t emperature changes are 
readily detectable.  
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 If the control temperature is exceeded during carriage, an alert procedure shall be initiated 
involving any necessary repairs to the refrigeration equipment  or an increase in the cooling 
capacity (e.g. by adding liquid or solid coolant). There shall also be frequent checking of the 
temperature and preparations for implementation of the emergency procedures. If the 
emergency temperature is reached, the emergen cy procedures shall be set in operation.  
O5 For radioactive material (not covered by this standard).  
O6 For radioactive material (not covered by this standard).  
O7 Each member of the vehicle crew shall be provided with a respiratory protective device 
enabl ing the crew member to escape when carrying gases or articles classified as toxic, or 
with a toxic subsidiary risk.  
O8 When a transport unit is loaded with more than 2 000 kg of these substances, stops for 
service requirements shall be as far as possible f rom inhabited or frequented places. A longer 
stop near such places is permissible only with the consent of the local emergency services.  
O9 During the carriage of these substances, stops for service requirements shall be as far as 
possible from inhabited o r frequented places. A longer stop near such places is permissible 
only with the consent of the local emergency services.  
O10 When the vehicle is stationary, the packages shall be effectively protected against the action 
of the sun, for example by means of  sheets placed not less than 20 cm above the load.  
O11 For radioactive materials (not covered by this standard).  
O12 For radioactive materials (not covered by this standard).  
O13 When a consignment cannot be delivered, it shall be placed in a safe place. T he emergency 
services shall be informed as soon as possible and requested for instructions on how to 
proceed.  
O14 The provisions in 5.3.4 concerning the supervision of vehicles shall apply when the total mass 
of these substances in the vehicle exceeds 100 kg. 
O15 The provisions in 5.3.4 concerning the supervision of vehicles shall apply to class 4 whatever 
the mass and to substances of class 3 when the total mass of these substances in the vehicle 
exceeds 100 kg.  
O16 The provisions in 5.3.4 concerning the s upervision of vehicles shall apply when the total mass 
of these substances in the vehicle exceeds 500 kg.  
In addition, vehicles carrying more than 500 kg of these substances shall be subject at all 
times to supervision for the prevention of any malicious a ct and to alert the driver and the 
emergency services in the event of loss or fire.  
O17 The provisions in 5.3.4 concerning the supervision of vehicles shall apply when the total mass 
of these substances in the vehicle exceeds 1 000 kg.  
O18 The provisions i n 5.3.4 concerning the supervision of vehicles shall apply when the total mass 
of these substances in the vehicle exceeds 2 000 kg.  
O19 The provisions in 5.3.4 concerning the supervision of vehicles shall apply when the total mass 
of these substances in th e vehicle exceeds 5 000 kg.  
O20 The provisions in 5.3.4 concerning the supervision of vehicles shall apply when the total mass 
of these substances in the vehicle exceeds 10 000 kg.  
O21 For radioactive materials (not covered by this standard).  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                            
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Annex D  
(normative)  
 
Incident report format  
An incident involving the transport of dangerous goods by road shall be reported in the following  
format:  
 
Accident involving the carriage of dangerous goods by road  
1. Name of company .................... ...............................................................................................  
2. Date and time of accident ............................................................................................... .........  
3. Location of accident .. ..............................................................................................................  
4. Brief description of accident ........................................................................................... .........  
........... ............................................................................................................................. .........  
5. Cause of accident .................................................................................................... ................  
............................................................................................................................ .....................  
6. Number of casualties: Fatalities ................................. Injured ............... .....................  
7. UN No.s of goods involved ............................................................................................... ....... 
...................................................................................................... ...........................................  
8. Brief details of damage to property caused by dangerous goods ...........................................  
....................................................................................................... ..........................................  
9. Approximate quantity of goods spilled or released .................................................................  
10. Brief details of release of vapour (direction of travel and area affected) ............... .................  
............................................................................................................................ .....................  
11. If the goods were involved in a fire, give brief details of the extent to which the good s were  
affected ................................................................................................................... ................  
12. Type of load (bulk/packaged goods/tanker/freight container/tank container) .........................  
13. Dangerous Goods Declaration(s) completed correctly (Yes/No)? ..........................................  
14. Correct transport emergency card(s) (in accordance with SANS 10232 -1) available in the  
vehicle (Yes/No)? .......................................... ...........................................................................  
15. Was the correct information obtained from the specialist advice number (Yes/No)? .............  
16. Which emergency services were activated, if any ............................. .....................................  
17. Brief details of clean -up operation, if applicable .....................................................................  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annex E  
(normative)  
 
Vehicle inspection schedules  
 
E.1 Basic ins pection schedule  
 
Table E.1 — Minimum compulsory inspections  
                                                                                                                            
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E.2 Daily inspection schedule  
 
 
Table E.2 — Typical daily inspection schedule  
                                                                                                                            
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E.3 Six monthly inspection schedule  
 
The operator is responsible for any required inspection and for the selection of a competent person  
to do the inspection.  
 
A record of each inspection shall be kept at the operators’ premises. After the completion of each 
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 shall be available on demand for examination by a law enforcement officer.  
 
A rigid vehicle shall be inspected and tested as in the case of a truck -tractor and trailer combination.  
 
 
 
Table E.3 — In-house inspection and roadworthiness schedule  
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Annex F  
(informative)  
 
Time limits for driving periods  
 
 
F.1 The time limits for driving periods, in respect of a driver of a dangerous goods motor vehicle who 
is not accompanied by a person who is authorized and qualified to drive such vehicle, should be as 
follows:  
 
a) for driving periods  
 
1) a maximum of 5 h of continuous driving time; and  
2) a maximum total of 14 h of driving time in a period of 24 h; and  
b) for resting periods  
1) a minimum resting period of 15 min;  
2) a minimum resti ng period with a total of 30 min accumulated during a period of 5,5 h; and  
3) a minimum continuous resting period of 9 h in a period of 24 h.  
 
F.2 The time limits, in respect of a driver of a dangerous goods motor vehicle who is accompanied by 
a person who  is authorized and qualified to drive such a vehicle and who alternates with the driver of 
such vehicle, should be as follows:  
 
a) the driving/rest cycle of an alternate driver should not exceed 30 h; and  
b) where the driving/rest cycle of the alternate dr iver referred to in (a) above  
1) exceeds 15 h but does not exceed 20 h, such period should be followed by a period of 
unbroken rest of 10 h; and  
2) exceeds 20 h, such period should be followed by a period of unbroken rest of 12 h.  
 
F.3 A vehicle that is be ing driven by two drivers as described in F.2 should, where the period in F.2(a) 
exceeds 15 h, be provided with adequate sleeping accommodation.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                            
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Annex G  
(normative)  
 
Dangerous goods load compatibility chart and special provisi ons 
 
 
G.1 General  
 
Load compatibility and segregation shall be based on the hazard class and subsidiary risk diamonds, 
displayed on packages and containers. Both the hazard class and any subsidiary risks shall be 
considered, on an equal basis, in the segre gation of cargo. Cargo segregation on mixed load vehicles 
shall conform to the requirements of the load compatibility chart in table G.1 and the special provisions 
according to hazard class in G.3. Furthermore, cognisance shall be taken of the reactivity o f individual 
substances with each other, even if allowed in accordance with the load compatibility chart in table 
G.1. 
 
G.2 Load compatibility chart  
 
Table G.1 — Load compatibility chart  
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 NOTE 1  A white square indicates permitted mixed loading.  
NOTE 2  A black square indicates that loading on the same vehicle is prohibited.  
NOTE 3  "A" indicates that loading on the same vehicle is permitted, but the goods are to be kept at least 1 m apart.  
NOTE 4  Special provisions according to hazard class (see G.3) are to  be considered in conjunction with the 
compatibility chart in Table G.1.  
 
 
 
G.3 Special provisions according to hazard class  
 
G.3.1  Provision applicable to all classes  
 
Unless otherwise specified, goods of different hazard classes shall be segregated by an  air space of 
at least 100 mm or by an approved segregation device, or non -dangerous goods.  
 
G.3.2  Provision applicable to class 1  
 
Dangerous goods of class 1 may only be transported or conveyed by prior written permission from the 
competent authority on e xplosives unless specifically excluded in terms of the relevant national 
legislation (see annex A).  
 
G.3.3  Provisions applicable to class 2  
                                                                                                                            
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 G.3.3.1 Packages of class 2 shall not be thrown or be subjected to impact.  
 
G.3.3.2 Packages of class 2 shall be so  stowed that they cannot roll, fall, or be subjected to impact.  
 
G.3.3.3 When class 2.1 and class 2.3 goods are transported in closed vehicles, sufficient ventilation 
shall be provided to prevent the build -up of gases.  
 
G.3.3.4 Cylinders of class 2 not sta nding upright shall not be stowed with their valve -protecting 
devices facing outwards.  
 
G.3.3.5 Aluminium cylinders shall be kept apart from class 8 bases.  
 
G.3.4  Provision applicable to class 3  
 
If the class 3 substance is nitro -methane, UN No. 1261, it s hall not be transported in the same load  
as substances of hazard class 6.1.  
 
G.3.5  Provisions applicable to class 4  
 
G.3.5.1  A self -reactive substance of class 4.1 shall be shielded from direct sunlight.  
 
G.3.5.2 When self -reactive substances of class 4.1 are transported in vehicles covered with sheets, 
the sheets shall be of a material that is impermeable and non -combustible.  
 
G.3.5.3 Self-reactive substances of class 4.1 shall be stowed so as to be readily accessible during all 
stages of transportation an d not be stacked on top of other goods.  
 
G.3.5.4 Flammable solids of class 4.1, transported in loads in excess of 5 000 kg, shall be subdivided 
in stacks of not more than 5 000 kg with a space of at least 500 mm between stacks, or subdivided by 
non-hazardo us goods.  
 
G.3.5.5 Substances of class 4.2 shall be transported in closed vehicles with the containment space 
constructed of metal.  
 
G.3.5.6 Substances of class 4.3 shall be transported in closed vehicles or in hermetically sealed 
containers.  
 
G.3.5.7 Cont act with water shall be avoided during all stages of transportation of class 4.3  substances, 
including loading ng and unloading.  
 
G.3.6  Provisions applicable to class 5  
 
G.3.6.1 For the transportation of class 5.2 peroxides, the cargo containment area shal l be constructed 
entirely of metal and there shall be no exposed wood in or on any part of the cargo.  
G.3.6.2 Packages of class 5.2 shall be so stowed as to be readily accessible during all stages of 
transportation.  
 
G.3.6.3 Substances of class 5.2, transp orted in loads in excess of 5 000 kg, shall be subdivided in 
stacks of not more than 5 000 kg with an air space of at least 500 mm between stacks.  
 
G.3.7  Provisions applicable to class 6  
 
G.3.7.1 Substances of class 6.1 shall not be transported together wi th foodstuffs or stockfeeds.  DEAS 950 : 2019 
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G.3.7.2 Cyanides of class 6.1 shall not be transported together with substances of class 8 acids.  
 
G.3.7.3 Substances of class 6.2 shall not be transported together with foodstuffs or stockfeeds.  
 
G.3.7.4 Packages of class 6.2  shall be stowed so that they are readily accessible during all stages of 
transportation.  
 
G.3.8  Provision applicable to class 7  
 
The transportation, by road, of radioactive material shall be in accordance with the national legislation 
on radioactive mater ial (see Annex A).  
 
G.3.9  Provisions applicable to class 8  
 
G.3.9.1 Concentrated acids and bases in quantities that exceed the exempt quantities shall be kept at 
least 1 m apart.  
 
G.3.9.2 Substances of class 8 acids shall not be transported together with c yanides of class 6.1.  
 
 
 
 
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