Protective equipment for the transport of dangerous goods

Do you know what equipment you need for the transport of dangerous goods?

Every unit engaged in the transport of dangerous goods must be fitted with equipment
for general and personal protection.

The equipment must be selected in accordance with the danger label number of the goods loaded.

The label numbers can be identified in the transport document.
The following equipment must be carried on board the transport unit:

Mandatory for every vehicle:

• A wheel chock of a size suited to the maximum mass of the vehicle and to the diameter of the wheels;
• Two independent warning devices;
• Eye rinsing liquid (not required for danger labels numbered 1, 1.4,
  1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.);

For each member of the crew:

• A fluorescent vest (e.g. as described in the EN 20471 standard);
• A portable torch, in accordance with the provisions of 8.3.4;
• Protective gloves;
• Eye protection (e.g. protective goggles)

Additional equipment for certain categories:

• An emergency escape mask (with a combined gas/dust filter of type A1B1E1K1-P1. A2B2E2K2-P2, which is similar to the one described in the EN 14387:2004+A1:2008 standard, may also be used.). These are mandatory for each member of the crew. The masks are required for loads with danger labels numbered 2.3 or 6.1.
• A shovel (required only for solids and liquids with danger labels 3, 4.1, 4.3, 8 and 9).
• A material for covering the openings of the sewerage system (required only for solids and
liquids with danger labels 3, 4.1, 4.3, 8 and 9);
• A collecting container (required only for solids and liquids with labels 3, 4.1, 4.3, 8 and 9).

Find out more about the transport of dangerous goods here.

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