Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
The consignor and transport duties of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code: classification and shipping name selection, packing in tested compatible packagings, package marking and hazard labelling, placarding of vehicles and bulk units at the Table 5.3 thresholds, stowage and segregation, bulk transfer safeguards, the transport document and emergency information carried in the cabin, vehicle fire extinguishers and PPE, and the rules for breakdowns, parking, unloading, trailers and routes.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) is a compliance framework from Australia with 8 domains and 58 controls. The largest domains are Transport documentation and emergency information (Part 11) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) (12 controls), Consignment: overpacks, empty packagings, marking and labelling (Chapters 5.1 and 5.2) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) (11 controls), Safety equipment and procedures during road transport (Parts 12 and 13) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) (10 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (8)
Bulk transfer of dangerous goods (Part 10) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.1.1 | Position vehicles carrying flammable gases or liquids to drive away forward during transfer |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.1.2-10.2.1.4 | Restrictions on transfers in public areas, designated areas and enclosed spaces |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.1.5 | Protect hose assemblies from vehicles during transfer |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.2.1-10.2.2.2 | No ignition sources in the hazardous area and engines stopped during flammable transfers |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.2.3-10.2.2.5 | Electrical bonding, bottom-contact loading spears and no heaters during transfer |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.3 | General transfer requirements: vehicle immobilised, operator in attendance with shut-off access, cabin empty, adequate light, inert gas pressure |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::10.2.4 | Gas transfers: LP gas under AS/NZS 1596 and no liquefied gas transfers into receptacles inside buildings |
Classification and the dangerous goods list (Parts 2 and 3) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::2.0.1 | Assign every substance and article to a class, division and packing group by its predominant hazard |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::2.0.2-3.1.2 | Identify the UN number and proper shipping name from the dangerous goods list |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::3.4.1 | Apply the limited quantity concession only within the listed inner packaging amounts |
Consignment: overpacks, empty packagings, marking and labelling (Chapters 5.1 and 5.2) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.1.2 | Overpacks: visible marks and labels or repeat them, no incompatible goods, secured packages, orientation and strength |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.1.3-5.1.4 | Empty uncleaned packagings stay marked and labelled; mixed packing carries every substance's marks |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.1.1 | Mark each package with the proper shipping name and UN number at the required size |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.1.1.1 | Mark the Australian name and address of the manufacturer, consignor or agent |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.1.2-5.2.1.4 | Marks must be visible, durable, contrasting and not crowded; salvage packagings marked SALVAGE; large packagings marked on two opposing sides |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.1.6 | Environmentally hazardous substance mark on packages of UN 3077 and UN 3082 |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.1.7 | Orientation arrows on packages of liquids, vented packagings and cryogenic receptacles |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.1.9 | Lithium battery mark on packages prepared under special provision 188 |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.2.1.1 | Label every package, receptacle, IBC, overpack and unpackaged article with the primary and subsidiary hazard labels |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.2.1.2-1.5 | Select labels from the dangerous goods list columns, the precedence rules and the Class 2 subsidiary table |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.2.2.1.6 | Place labels on the same surface as the proper shipping name mark, unobscured and in the specified form |
Packing: general provisions for packagings, IBCs and large packagings (Part 4) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::4.1.1.1 | Pack dangerous goods in good quality packagings that withstand transport and are closed as the manufacturer directs |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::4.1.1.2 | Packaging materials in contact with the goods must be compatible |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::4.1.1.3 | Use packagings that conform to a successfully tested design type |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::4.1.1.4 | Leave sufficient ullage when filling liquids |
Placarding of cargo transport units and placardable units (Chapter 5.3) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.3.1.1.1 | Placard cargo transport units that carry a placard load, and every bulk container and placardable unit |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.3.1.1.2 | Placards match the primary hazard, with the mixed class label allowed for multi-class placard loads |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.3.6.1 | Placard road vehicles with a placard load on the front and rear |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.3.6.2 | Combination vehicles: front and rear placards for the aggregate load, side placards for each unit with its own placard load |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.3.6.3 | Emergency information panels for bulk containers, tanks and placardable units on road vehicles |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::5.3.9 | Remove placards only when freed of dangerous goods, and always once freed |
Safety equipment and procedures during road transport (Parts 12 and 13) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::12.1.1 | Equip every road vehicle carrying a placard load with extinguishers, three warning devices and the required PPE |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::12.1.2 | Fire extinguishers to Table 12.1: compliant, quick-release mounted, accessible and correctly located |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::12.1.3 | Personal protective and safety equipment to Table 12.2 for every hazard in the load, clean, serviceable and accessible |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.2 | Breakdowns: hazard or parking lights on and warning triangles placed at the prescribed distances |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.3.1 | No unauthorised passengers in the cabin |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.3.2 | Parking: brake applied, not in gear without an anti-start device, and away from public places, crowds, other dangerous goods vehicles and naked flames |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.3.3 | Unload only to a present consignee or into an agreed secure place |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.3.4 | Detach trailers containing dangerous goods only at marshalling areas, depots, for immediate exchange, in an emergency or on breakdown |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.3.5 | Cargo heaters off while moving, except bitumen tankers under AS 2809.5 |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::13.1.4 | Pre-plan routes to minimise risk, avoid sensitive areas and observe authority restrictions |
Stowage, restraint and segregation (Parts 8 and 9) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::8.1.2.1-8.1.2.2 | Load packages only into sound cargo transport units inspected before loading |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::8.1.2.3-8.1.2.5 | Stow and restrain to the Load Restraint Guide, segregate incompatibles, follow loading instructions and protect other goods |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::8.1.2.7-8.1.2.9 | Vented closures uppermost, no harmful atmospheres in the cabin, and no damaged or leaking packages accepted |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::9.2.1 | Do not transport incompatible goods together unless segregated under Chapter 9.2 |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::9.2.2 | Segregation methods: separate vehicles, wagons or closed freight containers, or an approved packaging for segregation |
Transport documentation and emergency information (Part 11) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.1 | The consignor gives the prime contractor the dangerous goods transport information, with a hard copy carried in the vehicle |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.2 | Form of the transport document: any format, dangerous goods listed first, numbered pages, English, legible and durable |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.3 | Consignor and consignee names and addresses, the consignor's contact telephone number and the document date |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.4.1 | The dangerous goods description: UN number, proper shipping name, class, subsidiary hazards, packing group, package types, number and aggregate quantity |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.4.2 | Sequence of the description: identifiers first and in order when written as a string |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.4.3 | Supplement the proper shipping name: technical names, EMPTY UNCLEANED, WASTE, MOLTEN, HOT, STABILIZED and TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.1.5 | Additional document entries: salvage packagings, control and emergency temperatures, infectious substance contacts, expired tank tests, special provisions and holding time |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.2 | Show which unit of a combination carries which goods, amend documents after part unloading, and describe goods not subject to the Code |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.3 | Carry the transport documentation in the cabin, in the emergency information holder for placard loads, readable by the driver |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.1.4 | Rail: a train manifest may replace transport documents on stated conditions |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.2.1 | Carry emergency information: the ANZ-ERG or emergency procedure guides for the goods and for vehicle fire |
| australian-dangerous-goods-code-edition-7-8-consignor-and-transport-duties::11.2.2 | Emergency information holder marked in red and mounted on or beside a cabin door |
What is Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) and who does it apply to?
Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) is a compliance framework from Australia with 8 domains and 58 controls. The consignor and transport duties of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code: classification and shipping name selection, packing in tested compatible packagings, package marking and hazard labelling, placarding of vehicles and bulk units at the Table 5.3 thresholds, stowage and segregation, bulk transfer safeguards, the transport document and emergency information carried in the cabin, vehicle fire extinguishers and PPE, and the rules for breakdowns, parking, unloading, trailers and routes. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) actually require?
Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) has 58 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Transport documentation and emergency information (Part 11) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) (12 controls), Consignment: overpacks, empty packagings, marking and labelling (Chapters 5.1 and 5.2) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) (11 controls), Safety equipment and procedures during road transport (Parts 12 and 13) – Australian Dangerous Goods Code Edition 7.8 (Consignor and Transport Duties) (10 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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