Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
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Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973)RegulationsRegulations Governing the Conveyance of Hazardous Substances by Road TankerAnnexuresAnnexure 1 : Hazardous SubstancesPart III : Interpretation |
Interpretation of column 3 in parts I and II of this Annexure
| 1) | The number reflected in an emergency action code indicates the equipment suitable for fire-fighting or any system indicated by a larger (higher) number where appropriate for dispersing spillages, as shown below: |
"1" water jets
"2" water fog
"3" foam
"4" dry agent
Notes:
| 1) | In the absence of fog equipment, a fine spray of water may be used. |
| 2) | Dry agent - contact between these substances and water is hazardous. |
| 2) | The first letter of an emergency action code indicates the appropriate precautions in the event of a fire or a spillage, as indicated by the table below: |
|
Letter |
Danger of violent reaction or explosion |
Protective clothing and breathing apparatus |
Appropriate measures |
|
P |
Yes |
Full protective clothing |
Dilute |
|
R |
No |
Full protective clothing |
Dilute |
|
S |
Yes |
Breathing apparatus |
Dilute |
|
S |
Yes |
Breathing apparatus for fire only |
Dilute |
|
T |
No |
Breathing apparatus |
Dilute |
|
T |
No |
Breathing apparatus for fire only |
Dilute |
|
W |
Yes |
Full protective clothing |
Contain |
|
X |
No |
Full protective clothing |
Contain |
|
Y |
Yes |
Breathing apparatus |
Contain |
|
Y |
Yes |
Breathing apparatus for fire only |
Contain |
|
Z |
No |
Breathing apparatus |
Contain |
|
Z |
No |
Breathing apparatus for fire only |
Contain |
Notes:
| 1) | "Full protective clothing" includes breathing apparatus. |
| 2) | Where "breathing apparatus" is indicated, protective gloves are appropriate. |
| 3) | "Dilute" indicates that the substance may be washed to drain with a large quantity of water. |
| 4) | "Contain" indicates a need to avoid spillages from entering drains or water courses. |
| 3) | Where the letter "E" occurs at the end of the emergency action code, evacuation of people from the neighbourhood of an incident should be considered. |
