An Emergency Response Training
Program for the
DG Transport Industry
Legal Requirement
If your company transports dangerous goods there is a legal
requirement (part 14.2.2 DG regulations) for you to:
1. Have a Transport Emergency Response Plan that works.
(TERP)
2. Ensure that all staff involved in the TERP are competently
trained. (Also has some WHS implications).
3. In line with NTC/Australian Transport Council Guidelines, you
must exercise that TERP and update it once per year.
4. To assist with these obligations, the industry has developed a
program for DG Transport Companies.
The Program
• Identified as a need both by industry and emergency services.
• Training Program built on nationally recognised industry standards
and industry best practice that delivers nationally recognised
qualifications.
• Developed in close consultation with industry experts.
• Has ultimately led to the implementation of the “Bulk Tanker
Emergency Responder Card” issued by
Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA)
• Supported by Emergency Services, the Australiasian Fire and
Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) and Industry
Bodies.
Program Structure
Currently there are 3 ways in which qualifications can be achieved
•Option 1 – “3 Day Responders Course” Deals with topics such as :
•understanding your company’s transportation emergency response plan (TERP)
•providing information about company vehicles during emergency incidents
•providing information about dangerous goods during emergency incidents
•understanding your role during an emergency incident
•planning your response and consulting with Emergency Services
•conducting recovery operations at the site
•conducting the initial clean up
Targeted at first responders and those who deal with the incident at the site.
Delivers qualification in “Dangerous Goods Road Transport Emergency Recovery
Operations”
Program Structure
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Option 2 – “5 day Manager/Responder Course”
Same as responder for first 3 days then 2 day workshop for managers that deals with
emergency response management from the companies/managers point of view,
including:
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hazmat plans and emergency response arrangements
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incident management principles and systems
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converting information into intelligence and effective action
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the emergency planning process
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Developing and documenting a TERP
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developing and conducting emergency exercises
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training your staff and contractors about TERPs
Delivers qualifications in “Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Management” and
“Dangerous Goods Road Transport Emergency Recovery Operations”
Both Option 1 and 2 also provide an opportunity to apply for Bulk Tanker Emergency
Responder Card”
Program Structure
Option 3 – “3 day stand alone Managers course”
Deals with the same topics as in Option 2 however needs to also
include some topics from option 1
Delivers qualifications in “Dangerous Goods Emergency Response
Management”
Requires post course work to be done in the workplace and through
assessment portfolio.
Does not provide opportunity to apply for responder card.
Relies on the manager to be very self directed and motivated to
continue once returned to the workplace
Option 1 and 2 are assessed at time of course. Option 3 is assessed
post course.
Industry Accredited Responder
Card
• Able to apply for industry accreditation
through MPAA Successful Completion of Option 1 or option 1 & 2
also have at least 1 manager who has completed Option 1 & 2 of the
program, $20 million insurance and sign code of conduct).
• Recognised by Fire Authorities that formal
training has taken place.
Drivers
Each incident will have its own unique characteristics
If able:
• Contact Emergency Services by telephone – 000.
• Notify company Manager, Scheduler or Controller.
• Provide minor traffic management (within reason)
• Identify possible hazards. (within reason)
• Provide information to Emergency Services re: Consignment
Notes/Licence details/EPG (emergency procedure guide) etc.
Prime Mover
Battery Isolation Switch.
Engine Shutdown Switch.
Emergency Procedure Guide.
Tanker Construction
• Tanker compartments and volumes.
• Construction Materials
• Not all tankers can be uncoupled when
loaded.
Tanker Construction
Petroleum Tanker Fittings
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Bottom loading tanker fittings.
Top loading tanker fittings.
Tank fittings including Vents,
Probes, Valves, product indicators &
Emergency Information Panels.
Petroleum Tanker Fittings
Going to the incident
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What intelligence do you have?
What resources will you need?
What clothes will you take.
Food, Water etc
How long is it going to take you?
How will you gain Access? (police perimeter,
traffic etc)
Safety equipment and PPE
• Torches, phones, cameras, ohm meters etc
• Basic PPE
• Other ignition sources eg radios, matches,
cigarette lighters etc
Emergency Services
• Primary objective is safety including:
– Hot Zones, Warm Zones,Cold Zones, Setting
Perimeters
– Monitoring safety of personnel at the scene
– The safety of public and community at large
– Monitoring environmental conditions at the
scene, ie gas, air quality etc.
Safety at the Incident
• Contact Emergency Services and identify
yourself and your team.
• Primary objective is to provide assistance to
Emergency Services. (Incident Commander)
• They can give you vital info.
• Develop a site action plan including
– Identification of potential hazards, how to recover
product safely, initial environmental control plan.
Environmental Considerations
• Objective is to have as little impact on the
environment as possible.
• Control by understanding the environment
and applying appropriate measures such as:
– Stemming product flow where possible by
addressing minor leaks from hatches, vents etc
– Weather conditions
– Placing booms in the correct locations, pits,
Earth/sand banks etc
– Calculating water flow in creeks, drains etc
Product Recovery Considerations
• Safest way possible.
• Static Electricity and the necessary precautions.
• Recovery Equipment including:
– Fittings, hoses, pumps, compressors, earthing rods
and leads,
• Tools such as:
– Ohm Meters, Air Hoses, Drills, Hole Cutters,
• Access to the product and how to decant.
Safety when Transferring
• Constant communication with Emergency
Services (They are in control)
• No ignition sources (lighters, phones torches
etc)
• Receiving tanker has capacity and is able to
receive that type of product. (switch loading)
• All cam lock fittings taped
• All components earthed and tested
• All hoses drained at end of pumping
Questions
Time permitting:
• Small break.
• Outside to view response trailer and
equipment excercise