ANZIGA Gas Cylinder, Cryogenic Receptacle Guide

96 mm
Law
• The Australian Dangerous Goods Code (A.D.G.C.) applies.
• Local and National Dangerous Goods transport
regulations apply.
Documentation
Dangerous Goods Consignment documents and Emergency
Procedure Guides are required in the vehicle when
Dangerous Goods are transported, except if:
• The Dangerous Goods are transported for own use,
AND
• The quantity is no more than 25% of the quantities
listed below.
Placards
A placard is a 250 mm Dangerous Goods Class Label
that must be attached at the front and rear of the vehicle.
Placarding is required if you carry:
98 mm
Cryogenic Liquid Cylinders
There are two types of portable cryogenic receptacles:
1. Open dewar’s that continuously vent into the atmosphere.
An oxygen deficient atmosphere will be created, therefore
ensure very good ventilation, and secure the dewar in
an upright position. Do not transport or use open dewars
with oxygen content.
2. Portable liquid cylinders with a pressure relief device.
Ensure that the cylinder is in good condition, and that the
valve(s) are in the correct position for transport.
Do not transport:
• Portable liquid cylinders in enclosed vehicles;
• Dry ice in enclosed vehicles.
OR
Quantities greater than 1,000 Litre W.C.* of Class 2.2 / 5.1
(inert and oxidising gas), such as:
•
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•
•
•
•
Argon
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
Nitrogen
Nitrous Oxide
Oxygen
OR
Quantities greater than 250 Litre W.C.* of Class 2.3 (toxic gas)
OR
Quantities greater than 250 Litre W.C.* of mixed Class loads
For packaging sizes and filling pressures, refer to your gas
supplier.
*WC = Water Capacity
• Avoid breathing in the gas and contact with skin or eyes.
• Remove the gas cylinder from the vehicle to an open area,
if it is safe to do so.
Do this for ALL Emergencies
• Shut off the engine and any electrical equipment.
• Move people from the immediate area and keep them
up-wind.
• Consider an initial evacuation distance of 100 metres
in all directions.
• No smoking or naked flames allowed within the
evacuation distance.
• Stop the gas leakage, if safe to do so.
• Do not use excessive force on the valves.
Do not attempt to operate a damaged valve.
Australia and New Zealand
Industrial Gas Association
(ANZIGA)
Melbourne:
(03) 9290 1100
Perth:
(08) 9312 9111
• Notify the emergency services and tell them that gas cylinders
or receptacles are carried on board.
PO Box 422
Flinders Lane Vic 8099
Sydney:
(02) 9892 9777
Vehicle Accident
Level 10, 10 Queen Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Air Liquide Healthcare:
(02) 9364 7474
• Carry out the actions under “FOR ALL EMERGENCIES”.
Telephone: +61 3 9611 5412
Email: [email protected]
BOC Limited
• Do not move the vehicle if this could cause spillage or
generate sparks.
• Warn other traffic.
Fire
• Carry out the actions under “FOR ALL EMERGENCIES”.
• Stop source of flammable gas if safe to do so.
TRANSPORT EMERGENCY
PROCEDURE
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• Call the emergency services.
Quantities greater than 250 Litre W.C.* of Class 2.1
(flammable gas) such as:
• Acetylene
• Hydrogen
• LPG
99 mm
• Do not extinguish burning gas other than by cutting off
the source of the gas supply: if this is not possible, leave
the gas burning.
• Do not approach gas cylinders suspected of being hot.
• Remove cool gas cylinders from the path of fire.
• If the fire gets out of control and gas cylinders are
heated, evacuate any people at least 100 metres and
warn approaching traffic.
First Aid
• Asphyxia – move person to fresh air, resuscitate if necessary.
• Cold burns – remove any clothing that restricts blood circulation,
unless it is stuck to the skin. Flush or soak the affected area with
luke warm or cold water.
• Hypothermia – wrap the person in a blanket and move him / her
to a warm place.
• Call the local emergency services to seek professional
medical treatment.
Member Companies
in Australia:
Air Liquide
Australia Limited
ABN 57 004 385 782
380 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Australia
Adelaide:
(08) 8209 3600
ABN 95 000 029 729
Riverside Corporate Park
10 Julius Ave
North Ryde NSW 2113
Australia
Telephone: 131 262
(All States, Business Hours)
TRANSPORTING
GAS CYLINDERS
or cryogenic liquid
receptacles in vehicles
Consider this BEFORE transporting your
gas cylinders or cryogenic
receptacles…
Facsimile: 132 427
Emergency Number:
1800 653 572
Coregas Pty Ltd
Brisbane:
(07) 3246 6363
ABN 32 001 255 312
Darwin:
(08) 8947 1184
66 Loftus Road
Yennora NSW 2161
Australia
Launceston:
(03) 6334 9666
Front 100 mm
Telephone Nationwide:
1800 807 203
This publication contains information sourced by anziga from its
members and third parties. The information is summary in nature and
intended as a guide only. While anziga has taken care to ensure the
accuracy of the information, you should not only rely on the information
provided as being suitable for your particular circumstances. The
information is not intended to replace any training required by the
regulatory authorities or which may generally be desirable. Legislation
concerning the subject matter of this publication may apply. You should
obtain legal advice or refer to the appropriate legislation to ensure
compliance with your legal obligations. To the extent permitted at
law, anziga expressly disclaims all liability for damage to or loss of
property, personal injury, death and economic loss that may arise as a
result of negligence, or other tort, or breach of statutory or contractual
obligation, on the part of anziga in the preparation and publication of
this guide.
in an enclosed sedan, in the boot…
inside a van or on the
back of open vehicle.
IMPORTANT
This pamphlet gives information on the hazards,
safe handling and transport requirements for
gas cylinders or cryogenic receptacles.
Please read the rest of this pamphlet fully BEFORE
transporting gas cylinders or cryogenic receptacles,
especially in an enclosed vehicle.
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HAZARDS
•W
hen a liquefied gas is released, it vaporises and creates
large amounts of gas.
•H
eat may cause any safety device fitted to activate and
release the gas contents of the cylinder.
Information on the hazards can be found on the cylinder label,
and in the Safety Data Sheet that is freely available from your
gas supplier.
Risks
• DG Class* 2.1 Flammables (e.g. Acetylene, Ethylene,
Hydrogen, LPG) – may cause flammable or explosive
atmospheres in the vehicle compartment.
• DG Class* 2.2 Inerts (e.g. Nitrogen, Argon, Shielding
Gases) – may cause an asphyxiating atmosphere leading to
drowsiness, unconsciousness and death.
Above: Aftermath of an explosion caused by a buildup of
flammable gas in a vehicle.
Compressed and liquefied gases are potentially
hazardous for the following reasons:
•S
ome gases are very flammable and a leakage can create an
explosive atmosphere in an enclosed vehicle.
•O
xygen enrichment causes material to ignite easily and will
increase the intensity of a fire. Any oxidizing gas, e.g. Nitrous
Oxide (laughing gas) has similar properties.
• Inert (Non-Flammable/Non-Toxic) gases can cause oxygen
deficiency and asphyxiation.
• Toxic or corrosive gases are hazardous to health.
• T he gas pressure is high and a ruptured cylinder or valve can
cause serious injury or damage.
•U
nsecured gas cylinders may cause injury when projected out
of place in cases of accidents or rapid traffic movements.
•C
ryogenic liquids are very cold and can cause cold skin
burns and metal brittle fracture.
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• DG Class* 2.3 Toxic (e.g. Sulphur Dioxide, Insectigas) may
lead to a toxic atmosphere which is hazardous to health by
breathing and/or skin contact.
PRECAUTIONS
Ventilation is the key to reducing the risk of a fire or explosion.
General
The safest and recommended method for transporting cylinders
(e.g. gas cylinders and cryogenic receptacles) is by using the
transport services provided by your gas supplier.
Occasionally, there may be a need to use other transport
methods in which case it is then essential to follow safety
instructions for full and empty gas cylinders:
• Restrain all cylinders against moving during transport
(consider the forces generated in a traffic accident);
Trades Vehicles
• Use an open vehicle such as a utility as this provides the best
ventilation and avoids the risks of gas accumulation.
• If you are transporting the gas cylinder inside a trade vehicle:
− keep the gas cylinder in a purpose built sealed compartment
or cabinet that provides adequate ventilation of any leaking
gas to the outside of the vehicle;
− A side-mounted sealed compartment with its own door,
ventilated externally is best practice.
• Always transport liquefied, refrigerated and flammable gas
cylinders in an upright position;
• Do close the gas cylinder valve and disconnect the regulator,
hoses and torch prior to transport;
• Limit the number of cylinders to be transported;
• Do regularly check for leaks from valves;
• Use open vehicles or trailers in preference to any
enclosed vehicles or trailers. Do not cover the gas cylinders
with a tarpaulin;
• Do secure the gas cylinders and keep them upright;
•D
G Class* 2.2/5.1 Oxidising (e.g. Oxygen, Nitrous
Oxides) – may cause some materials to easily ignite (i.e. oil)
and will increase intensity of the fire.
• Ensure that the contents label on the cylinder can be
clearly read;
• DG Class* 9 – Dry Ice (Solid CO2) and DG Class* 2.2
refrigerated liquids (e.g. Nitrogen, Argon, Oxygen) –
evaporate to large volumes of inert gas (see above).
• Where possible, use mechanical lifting devices and trolleys
to move gas cylinders;
•U
nsecured Cylinders are heavy and may cause injury or
damage to vehicles and can lead to a violent cylinder rupture
in transport. When transporting cylinders always ensure they
properly are secured from moving side wards and upwards.
Enclosed Vehicles
• Never drop gas cylinders, or submit them to shock;
• Wear safety shoes or boots and leather protective gloves
when handling gas cylinders, consider the need for safety
glasses or goggles;
• Smoking is strictly forbidden when loading, transporting,
and unloading any gas cylinder.
the gas cylinder to be carried. As a minimum, the medical
gas cylinder should be stowed securely in the passenger footwell, as to minimise any unintended movement.
When cylinders are continually transported in enclosed
vehicles (such as ambulances, service vans with welding
equipment, etc.) the following is recommended:
• A permanent system should be in place to secure the gas
cylinders (and cryogenic liquid receptacles);
• Gas cylinders should be carried in a side mounted sealed
compartment with its own door, ventilated externally.
When loading gas cylinders at a gas supplier’s site or shop,
the personnel responsible for the sale and/or loading the
cylinders should provide the safety instructions on loading
and transport to the driver,
Gas Suppliers may refuse to load certain vehicles based on
their assessment of the risk associated with the product to be
loaded, the particular vehicle and the method of loading and
restraining the product.
• Do ensure the vehicle is well ventilated;
• Do unload the cylinder from inside the vehicle immediately on
reaching your destination, unless the vehicle has a side mounted
(side mounted cabinets are best practice – must it be a side
mounted sealed cabinet or simply a ventilated sealed cabinet)
sealed cabinet ventilated externally.
Passenger Vehicles
Do not transport gas cylinders in the passenger compartment of
any vehicle due to the difficulty of providing appropriate load
restraint.
Transporting gas cylinders inside the driver or passenger
compartment of passenger cars is extremely dangerous and could
cause an explosion, fire, exposure to toxic gas, or asphyxiation.
In the specific case where a small medical gas cylinder is
required for use by a patient, it is recommended that the vehicle
be fitted with an adequate means of restraining the cylinder, for
example via a secure fixed bracket arrangement, designed for
Gas Cylinders
Before loading a cylinder into an enclosed
vehicle:
• T ighten (do not overtighten) the cylinder valves and check
that they are properly closed;
•C
heck carefully for gas leakage. Never transport a
cylinder, if a leak has been detected during loading;
•Check that the valve outlet protection cap is fitted where
required. Never remove any valve protection device (if
fitted) during transport;
•N
ever transport gas cylinders with a regulator or any other
equipment attached.
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