Olympic 2012 Dangerous Goods Security Vigilance
Olympic 2012 Dangerous Goods Security Vigilance
The 2012 London Olympics is here and amongst all the excitement Novadata recommends that all DGSA’s highlight and advise drivers to be vigilant with their security and not to forget the threat that has been the focus of International security since the attacks on the World Trade Centre and London bombings.
Security is paramount to the Dangerous Goods Transport industry in order to prevent theft and possible misuse of potentially devastating materials.
A list of ‘High Consequence Dangerous Goods’ has been put together by The United Nations. The list contains those that could potentially cause the most destruction or devastation if they were to be misused in such a way.
Companies involved in the production, transportation or storage of high consequence goods shown in the table below must undertake the requirements of a written security plan and make sure all members of staff fully comply.
Even those not in contact with High Consequence Goods, need to remain vigilant and aware of all security risks including theft from vehicles or premises. Dangerous Goods should only ever be handed over to an appointed person or carrier.
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Class |
Division |
Substances or Articles |
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1 |
1.1 |
Explosives |
|
1.2 |
Explosives |
|
1.3 |
Compatibility Group C only |
|
1.4 |
Some Specific Items |
|
1.5 |
Explosive |
|
2 |
|
Flammable Gases |
| Toxic Gases |
|
3 |
Flammable liquids of packing groups I and II |
| Desensitized Liquid Explosives |
|
4.1 |
Desensitized Solid Explosives |
|
4.2 |
Packing Group I Substances |
|
4.3 |
Packing Group I Substances |
|
5.1 |
Oxidizing liquids of packing group I |
| Perchlorates and some Nirate based fertilisers |
|
6.1 |
Packing Group I Substances |
|
6.2 |
Infectious Substances of catergory A |
|
7 |
Radioactives (some forms) |
|
8 |
Packing Group I Substances |
Story By: Su Winch
Date : 27-02-2012
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