| Feature |
Recommendations |
| Container transportation & specifications |
- Ensure that the containers for transporting preservatives should be
- free from mechanical defects;
- protected against physical abuse; and
- filled and closed in the manner prescribed for wood preservatives by the TDGR, published by Transport Canada.
- Consult with your provincial and local authorities to know the applicable regulatory requirements for transportation as they may be specific.
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| Container labelling |
- Comply with TDGR label requirements.
- Affix the proper labels to each container.
- Label each container on at least two sides.
- See TDGR for complete list
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| Loading procedures |
- Ensure that personnel have the means and ability to transfer bulk materials safely.
- Ensure that all procedures involving transfer flammable and combustible liquids are in accordance with Division B, Part 4 of the National Fire Code of Canada 2010.
- Set vehicle handbrakes securely and place wheel blocks prior to unloading.
- Ensure the presence of a person who knows the hazards of the preservative and who is trained and prepared to respond to spills and other emergencies.
- If leakage or spillage occurs, decontaminate the vehicle prior to returning it to service.
- Dispose of absorbents and spill cleanup materials as per Table 23 and the appropriate tables in Part II for preservative-specific systems.
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| Shipping documents |
- The TDGR and EIHWHRMR* require shipping document (products or wastes).
- Consult with your provincial and local authorities to know the applicable regulatory requirements.
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| Securing vehicle loads (e.g. drummed wastes) |
- Replace drum spouts with leak-proof bungs prior to transit.
- Strap drums or blocks vertically to pallets.
- Strap drums or blocks horizontally to each other.
- Brace or tie down loads to prevent shifting (do not rely on the vehicle floor or sides to prevent shifting).
- Ensure a stable load consistent with the vehicle floor strength.
- Secure other load items to prevent drum or wrap punctures and to prevent abuse to blocks.
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| Vehicle placarding |
- Affix vehicle placards for the class and quantity of material shipped as designated by the TDGR. This is usually the responsibility of the waste transporter. Note: Vehicles carrying preservative-treated commodities need not be placarded.
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| Responsibilities of truck driver, ship captain or railroad crew |
- Know the nature of the load.
- Carry suitable emergency equipment and be trained in its proper use.
- Know and follow correct procedures for the reporting of accidents or spills:
- Immediately telephone the 24-hour contact identified by provincial and federal competent authorities.
- Please refer to Appendix III: Federal/Province/territory 24-hours authorities’ numbers.
- Know and comply with any other requirements of the shipper/manufacturer.
- Immediately replace lost or damaged placards or labels (carry spares). Notify the receiver of goods that preservative materials are in transit. (Note: Some provinces allow only licensed carriers to transport hazardous wastes.)
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