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#1 Posted : 01 July 2009 16:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dec39 Good afternoon Is there a law about having stickers on the back of vans that carry propane bottles and unleaded and if so where can they be purchased from Thanks in advance
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#2 Posted : 01 July 2009 16:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter That would depend on the quantity and number of containers, Dec39. There's usually a wee bit more to things than sticking a label on the vehicle.
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#3 Posted : 01 July 2009 20:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pez Hargreaves Markings i.e labels no, placards possibly, as mentioned it would depend on amounts and packing group etc. I could advise if you give me the necessary info
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#4 Posted : 01 July 2009 20:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By TonyB Dec What the two above are eluding too is whether or not the CDG Regs apply - based on quanties (quite large amounts are required). If CDG applies then placard, training etc. will be required. If not, then no stickers are required. In fact, its not really a good idea. The stickers tend to go on and stay on, regardless of whether or not the vehicle is actually carry it. Under CDG you have to remove the signs/placards etc when your not carry the materials involved. All the best, TonyB
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#5 Posted : 01 July 2009 22:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter I suggest stickers are an extremely sound idea! When an enclosed compartment vehicle is involved in an RTA, then let's give the Emergency Serivces a "heads up" as to what they might be dealing with - irrespective of quantity. What I was alluding to is that there are more issues to consider from a Risk Assessment p.o.v. than just sticking a label on your van, e.g. securing containers, using proper containers, investing in a spill kit and extinguisher, etc. And when you AREN'T carrying any pressurised or h.flammables, remove or otherwise obscure the signage. My own R/A approach would limit things to 2 cylinders up to 18kg and 2 x 20 litres petrol, irrespective of whether these are "empty" or not. Where do you get the stickers? Any Safety Signs shop.
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#6 Posted : 02 July 2009 08:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By SteveD-M Work related carriage may be exempt or partially exempt in three ways: Under the LQ provisions petrol is LQ4 and the relevant container size is 3 litres. As a “small load” The small load exemption will be applicable up to a total quantity of under 333 litres Typical 5 litre containers purchased from car accessory shops and garages may not be UN approved. Providing those cans/jerrycans are UN approved, marked UN 1203 and labelled with the flammable diamond, the only requirements are Driver training in accordance with ADR 1.3 , he just needs to know what to do when it all goes pear shaped, Carry 2 kg fire extinguisher . Stow the Jerry cans correctly to avoid damage or loss from the vehicle. BCGA have a carriage leaflet which I think is freely available from their website which helps with the load calculation. You may need the advice of a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.
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#7 Posted : 02 July 2009 09:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter Zunda Take a look at this thread, similar ground covered; http://www.iosh.co.uk/in...m=1&thread=45608&page=41
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