CONVEY DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD

Unit 1: Comply with relevant legal documentation requirements.

• Legal concepts are defined and their responsibilities explained in terms of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
• The meaning and function of each component on warning signs and documents are explained in terms of SANS 10232 Part 1. 
• Danger warning placards, specific to the substance loaded on the vehicle, are checked for correct fitting on the vehicle.
• All relevant statutory documents are carried and placed in the designated space.

Unit 2: Apply safety and standard operating procedures during loading and off-loading in terms of SANS 10231.

• Information is extracted from relevant sources and utilized to ensure the safe handling of classified goods and substances. 
• The duties of the driver before proceeding on route, in terms of SANS 10231, are adhered to at all times.
• Standard operating procedures (relating to the class of substance or goods and related equipment) are adhered to in order to prepare the vehicle for loading and off-loading. 
• Personal protective equipment, suitable to the class of substance, is worn during loading and off-loading.
• Safety equipment and procedures suitable to the class of substance are used during loading and offloading.
• The nine hazard classes are listed, and the properties of the class of substance transported are explained.
• The concept of compatibility is explained as it relates to dangerous goods. 

Unit 3: Apply safety procedures in the event of an incident. 

• Information is extracted from the tremcard or other relevant source(s) and utilized to implement the appropriate response in the event of an incident. 
• The correct fire extinguishing equipment is utilized in the event of an incident.
• Personal protective equipment suitable for the class of substance is worn in the event of an incident. 
• Safety equipment suitable for the class of substance is used in the event of an incident. 
• Incidents are reported according to the requirements of SANS 10231. 

Unit 4: Comply with the requirements of SANS 10231 in terms of behavior on route. 

• Driving style is adopted in order to maintain load quality and avoid incidents during transportation. 
• Duties on route in terms of SANS 10231 are adhered to at all times.