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be shipped, a description of the hazards associated with certain materials and lists of typical material currently shipped in bulk.
Appendix 1 (Individual schedules for solid bulk cargoes) of the IMSBC should be followed. Additional advice can be found in section 22 of this Code.
Pesticides used on board ship may be classed as dangerous goods; information on various aspects of pest control can be found in the IMO Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships.

14.1              Emergency response
Emergency response for the carriage of dangerous goods is contained in the MFAG and the Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (the EmS Guide).[19] The goods included in the EmS Guide are classified according to the IMDG Code and are grouped so that goods with the same or similar emergency action appear on one emergency schedule. The appropriate schedules should be consulted before goods are loaded to ascertain that the vessel has the correct equipment to deal with any incidents that might occur.

Spillage

Incidents involving dangerous goods may result in spillages. The effects of an incident depends on the type and amount of product released, together with any other product involved and whether the spillage is on deck or in confined spaces.
Spillages could create additional hazards to those indicated by classification and labelling of the dangerous goods (e.g. the spillage of a flammable liquid may create an explosive atmosphere). Of particular concern are leakages of reactive chemicals, which in contact with other materials or further spillages will produce additional or other chemicals (e.g. toxic gases).
Emergency response to a spillage will vary depending on where the goods are stowed and whether a substance is gaseous, liquid or solid. Drills and exercises specific to the cargoes on board at the time should be a part of shipboard routine.
When dealing with incidents involving flammable gases or flammable liquids all sources of ignition (for example, naked light, unprotected light bulbs, electric hand tools, etc) should be avoided.
If the packaging has been damaged, the contents may have leaked. In this circumstance, the emergency team may have to deal with toxic, corrosive, or flammable solid, liquids or vapour. Vapour may arise due to a reaction between the spilled substances or other materials.
Eye protection should always be worn. If hazardous dust may be encountered, respiratory protection should be used and if the substance is a significant toxic hazard, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used when working with such substances.
The response to the spillage should be in accordance with the appropriate EmS Guide spillage schedule(s) for the dangerous good(s) involved in the incident.
In general, if there is a spillage, it should be washed overboard with copious