Chapter II
CLASSIFICATION, LISTING, PACKING, LABELLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS AND DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING PROVISION
Article 4. Classification of dangerous goods
1. Based on their chemical and physical characteristics, dangerous goods are classified into the 9 following classes and divisions:
a) Class 1. Explosives;
Division 1.1: Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.2: Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.3: Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.4: Substances and articles which are classified as explosives but which present no significant hazard.
Division 1.5: Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard.
Division 1.6: No hazard statement.
b) Class 2. Gasses.
Division 2.1: Flammable gases.
Division 2.2: Non-flammable non-toxic gases.
Division 2.3: Toxic gases.
c) Class 3. Flammable liquids and liquid desensitized explosives.
d) Class 4;
Division 4.1: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives.
Division 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion.
Division 4.3: Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases.
dd) Class 5;
Division 5.1: Oxidizing substances.
Division 5.2: Organic peroxides.
e) Class 6;
Division 6.1: Toxic substances.
Division 6.2: Infectious substances.
g) Class 7: Radioactive materials;
h) Class 8: Corrosive substances;
i) Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
2. Containers and wrappings of dangerous goods that have not been cleaned inside and outside after all goods are unloaded shall also be deemed to be dangerous goods.
Article 5. List of dangerous goods
1. List of dangerous goods which are classified into appropriate classes and divisions and associated UN substance identification numbers and hazard identification numbers is prescribed in Appendix I of this Decree.
2. The hazard level of each substance in the list of dangerous goods is expressed in terms of a hazard identification number consisting of two or three figures which is provided for in Appendix II of this Decree.
Article 6. Packages and containers of dangerous goods
1. Packages and containers of dangerous goods and packaging of dangerous goods in Vietnam’s territory must satisfy the national standards (TCVN) or national technical regulations (QCVN) or relevant laws applicable to such goods. Packages and containers of imports shall comply with the manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
2. In case national standards, national technical regulations or relevant laws or international technical standards or regulations announced by relevant ministries have not been provided for, at least the following requirements must be satisfied:
a) Quality of packages and containers must be capable of withstanding shocks and vibrations during transport or transit among vehicles and loading/unloading;
b) Packages and containers must be constructed and closed so as to prevent any loss of contents when prepared for transport which may be caused under normal conditions of transport, by vibration, or by changes in temperature, humidity or pressure;
c) No dangerous residue shall adhere to the outside of packages and containers;
d) Parts of packages and containers that are in direct contact with dangerous substances must be designed to ensure that they are not affected or degraded in quality due to the impact of dangerous substances packed inside; do not affect the composition, features and effects of dangerous goods;
dd) Packages and containers of dangerous goods in a liquid state must be designed to ensure that neither leakage nor permanent distortion occurs as a result of expansion of the liquid caused by changes in temperature; also have an appropriate resistance to the internal pressure that may be developed under normal conditions of transport; conforms to a design type which has passed the drop test before leaving factories;
e) Inner packages and containers that are liable to break or be punctured easily such as those made of glass, porcelain or stoneware or of certain plastics materials, etc., shall be secured in outer packages and containers with suitable cushioning materials;
g) Packages and containers containing volatile substances must be designed to ensure that they are kept from evaporating under normal conditions of transport at the manufacturer's request;
h) Packages and containers of dangerous goods in solid state, granules or powders, shall be designed to ensure that they are not scattered during loading and unloading or under normal conditions of transport.
Article 7. Hazard labels, placards and signs
1. Dangerous goods shall be labelled in accordance with regulations of the Law on Chemicals and laws on goods labels.
2. Hazard placards and signs shall be affixed at a location easily noticed on outer packages and containers. Size, designs and colours of hazard placards are provided for in Appendix III enclosed therewith.
3. Rectangular hazard signs, their size and colours are provided for using the form specified in Appendix III enclosed therewith. Hazard signs shall be affixed under hazard placards.
Article 8. Dangerous goods training
1. Organization of dangerous goods training
a) Consignors or carriers shall organize dangerous goods training or appoint subjects prescribed in clause 2 of this Article to join training courses of units in charge of dangerous goods training every 02 years;
b) Dangerous goods training shall be organized separately or in combination with other safety training;
c) Persons who have completed dangerous goods training courses must be retrained in the following cases: When there is a change in the category of dangerous goods during transport; when the trained person changes their working position; after 02 inspections of unsatisfactory trained persons; upon expiry of 02 years from the previous training.
2. Operators, escorts, warehouse-keepers and loaders involved in the transport of dangerous goods must be trained.
3. Dangerous goods training contents
a) Dangerous goods training contents must be appropriate to the position and responsibilities of the trainee; nature, type of hazard and level of hazard of dangerous goods. The training manual shall be compiled by consignors or carriers in accordance with classes and divisions specified in Article 4 of this Decree;
b) Training contents include: name of dangerous goods, dangerous nature, classification and labelling; safety risks during storage, loading, unloading, and transportation of dangerous goods; Storage, loading, unloading, and transportation procedures appropriate to the working location; dangerous goods safety regulations; incident response procedures: Use rescue equipment to handle fires, explosions, leaks, dispersal of dangerous substances, provide first aid to victims in incidents, use, preserve, and check safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment to respond to incidents, incident reporting flowchart, cooperate with competent authorities to mobilize resources to respond, troubleshoot incidents, prevent and limit sources of pollution spreading to the environment, collect spilled dangerous substances, and repair the environment after incidents.
4. A dangerous goods training instructor must has either a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree and has at least 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
5. The minimum duration of dangerous goods training shall be 16 hours for each class and division of dangerous goods, including testing period.
6. Evaluating results and maintaining records of dangerous goods training
a) Consignor or carrier or person in charge of dangerous goods training shall take a test for evaluating results of the dangerous goods training;
b) The test of training contents: the test contents must be consistent with the training contents. The maximum testing period is 02 hours. The trainee must achieve at least an average score to pass the test;
c) Within 07 working days from the day on which the dangerous goods training and testing course is completed, the training and testing provider shall make a decision to recognize the testing result and grant a dangerous goods certificate.
7. A dangerous goods training record includes: Training content; list of trainees with information: Full name, date of birth, title, working position, signature confirming participation in training; Information about the instructor includes: Full name, date of birth, educational qualifications, professional qualifications, work experience, accompanied by documentation; testing content and result of the dangerous goods training; Decision to recognize the testing result of dangerous goods training of the provider.
8. The provider shall keep all of the record prescribed in clause 7 of this Article for 03 years and submit them to regulatory authorities upon request.
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