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AS/NZS 4681:2000
[Pending Revision]The storage and handling of Class 9 (miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles
Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of Class 9 (miscellaneous) dangerous goods and articles, in packages, IBCs and bulk. Advice is given on fire protection, waste disposal, operations and personnel safety. Guidelines for emergency procedures are also provided.
Published: 06/12/2000
Pages: 57
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.2.1 Where this Standard applies
1.2.2 Relationship with regulations
1.3 Referenced documents
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Packaging
1.6 Marking of packages
1.7 Security of storage areas
2 Minor storage
2.1 Scope of Section
2.2 Criteria for classification as minor storage
2.3 General storage conditions for minor storage
2.4 Special storage conditions for equipment containing explosive and pyrotechnic devices (UN 2990, UN 3072 and UN 3268)
2.5 Special storage conditions for elevated temperature liquids (UN 3257) and elevated temperature solids (UN 3258)
2.6 Special storage conditions for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (UN 2315) and asbestos (UN 2212 or UN 2590)
2.7 Special storage conditions for carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) (UN 1845)
2.8 Special storage conditions for ammonium nitrate fertilizer (UN 2071)
2.9 Special storage conditions for polymeric beads (UN 2211) and plastics moulding material (UN 3314)
3 Location, design and construction of package stores
3.1 Scope of Section
3.2 Planning
3.2.1 Types of store
3.2.2 Separation distances to boundaries and protected places
3.2.2.1 General
3.2.2.2 Measurement of separation distances
3.3 Design and construction requirements for package stores
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Lighting
3.3.3 Ventilation
3.3.4 Spillage containment for package stores
3.3.5 Safety showers and eyewash facilities
3.3.6 Outdoor storage areas
3.3.7 Offices within a store
3.4 Storage on farms
4 Storage and handling of Class 9 dangerous goods in bulk
4.1 Scope of Section
4.2 General requirements
4.2.1 Lighting
4.2.2 Ventilation
4.2.3 Separation distances
4.3 Container types
4.4 Design and construction requirements applicable to all bulk container installations
4.4.1 Materials of construction
4.4.2 Installation
4.4.3 Foundations
4.4.4 Supports
4.4.5 Bearing area
4.4.6 Vents
4.4.7 Transfer points
4.4.8 Liquid lines
4.4.9 Ancillary equipment for tanks
4.4.9.1 Pipes and flexible hoses
4.4.9.2 Accessories
4.4.9.3 Transfer systems
4.4.9.4 Tank heaters
4.4.9.5 Electrical equipment
4.5 Additional requirements for portable bulk containers
4.6 Additional requirements for fixed tanks
4.6.1 General
4.6.2 Tank materials, design and construction
4.6.3 Level indication
4.6.4 Overflow protection
4.7 Bunds and compounds
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Compound capacity
4.7.3 Design and construction of bunds and compounds
4.7.4 Additional requirements for bunds
4.7.5 Compound drainage
4.7.6 Maintenance
4.8 Location of bulk containers
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Separation
4.9 Filling of bulk containers
4.9.1 General
4.9.2 Filling connections
4.9.3 Transfer hoses
5 General safety requirements for Class 9 dangerous goods and articles
5.1 Scope of Section
5.2 Housekeeping requirements for the storage of Class 9 dangerous goods
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Storage in stacks
5.2.3 Segregation
5.3 Personnel training
5.3.1 Job knowledge
5.3.2 Training
5.3.3 Contractors
5.3.4 Hygiene
5.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Maintenance of personal protective equipment
5.5 First aid kit
5.6 Special requirements for the storage and handling of asbestos (UN 2212 and UN 2590)
5.7 Special requirements for the storage and handling of benzaldehyde (UN 1990)
5.7.1 Storage in tanks
5.7.2 Pipework and pumps
5.8 Special requirements for the storage and handling of ammonium nitrate fertilizers (UN 2071)
5.8.1 Storage requirements
5.8.2 Handling requirements
5.9 Special requirements for the storage and handling of environmentally hazardous substances (UN 3077 and UN 3082)
5.9.1 Store location
5.9.2 Spillage containment
5.10 Special requirements for the storage and handling of elevated temperature liquids (UN 3257) and elevated temperature solids (UN 3258)
5.10.1 Separation distances and spillage containment
5.10.2 Flammable vapours
5.10.3 Hazard prevention
5.11 Special requirements for the storage and handling of stabilized fishmeal (UN 2216)
5.12 Special requirements for the storage and handling of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) (UN 1845)
5.13 Special requirements for the storage and handling of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (UN 2315)
5.14 Special requirements for the storage and handling of polymeric beads (UN 2211) And plastics moulding compound (UN 3314)
5.15 Special requirements for the storage and handling of air bag inflators (UN 3268), Chemical or first aid kits (UN 3316), Lithium batteries contained in or packed with equipment (UN 3091) and life saving appliances (UN 2990 and UN 3072)
6 Emergency management
6.1 Scope of Section
6.2 Planning for emergencies
6.2.1 Considerations in designing premises
6.2.2 Emergency plan
6.2.2.1 General
6.2.2.2 Premises emergency plan
6.2.2.3 Plan for use by emergency services
6.2.2.4 Review of emergency plan
6.3 Emergency communication
6.4 Manifest
6.5 Placarding
6.5.1 General
6.5.2 Placarding
6.5.3 Safety information
6.6 Management of leaks and spills
6.6.1 General
6.6.2 Clean-up materials and equipment
6.6.3 Actions for dealing with leaks and spills
7 Fire protection
7.1 Scope of Section
7.2 Fire hazards
7.3 Fire protection measures
7.3.1 General
7.3.2 Design
7.3.3 Heat protection
7.3.4 Compatibility
7.3.5 Location
7.3.6 Weather protection
7.3.7 Labelling of firefighting equipment
7.3.8 Maintenance
7.3.9 Control of run-off
7.4 Fixed fire protection and detection systems
7.4.1 General
7.4.2 Fire alarm systems
7.4.3 Fire hose reels
7.4.4 Fire hydrants
7.4.5 Automatic sprinkler systems
7.4.6 Monitors
7.4.7 Static water supply
7.5 Portable equipment
7.5.1 Fire blankets
7.5.2 Fire extinguishers
7.5.2.1 General requirements
7.5.2.2 Special risks
7.5.2.3 Maintenance
7.5.2.4 Limitations
7.6 Fire protection requirements for stores of Class 9 dangerous goods and articles
7.6.1 General requirements
7.6.2 Requirements for UN 1845, UN 2212, UN 2590,UN 3258 and UN 3091 (limited to small lithium batteries such as is used in hand-held equipment)
7.6.2.1 General
7.6.2.2 Additional requirements for elevated temperature substances
7.6.3 Requirements for UN 3091 (except for small lithium batteries as are used in hand-held equipment)
7.6.4 Requirements for UN 2315, UN 3077, UN 3082, UN 3257 or UN 3316
7.6.5 Requirements for UN 2211, UN 2990, UN 3072, UN 3314 and combustible dangerous goods of UN 2315, UN 3077, UN 3082, UN 3257 and UN 3316
7.7 Action in the event of fire
7.8 Clean up
8 Waste storage and disposal
8.1 Scope of Section
8.2 Storage of wastes
8.3 Items for disposal
8.4 Pre-disposal treatment of empty containers
8.5 Methods of disposal
8.6 Special considerations for the cleanup and disposal of ammonium nitrate fertilizers (UN 2071)
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
F1 Introduction
F2 Hazards
F3 Equipment
F4 Action in the event of a leak or spill
F4.1 General
F4.2 Liquid leaks and spills
F4.3 Solid leaks and spills
F4.4 Disposal drum
F4.5 Decanting from damaged containers
F4.6 Decontamination of vehicles
Appendix G
Cited references in this standard
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