REGULATION, LEGISLATION AND INDUSTRY CODES (Gases)

National Transport Commission (NTC)

A body established under an inter-Government Agreement with a charter to develop,
monitor, and maintain uniform of nationally consistent regulatory and operational
reforms relating to road, rail and intermodal transport.

Load Restraint Guide

The NTC publishes the Load Restraint Guide which contains the basic principles
which should be followed for the safe carriage of loads on road transport.

Dangerous Goods
The States and Territories have legislative responsibility for the road and rail transport
of Dangerous Goods and the National Transport Commission (NTC) has a role in
maintaining and updating the Australian Dangerous Goods Code ( road and
rail)(ADG Code) and its associated model legislation.

Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code)

This Code is a reference document setting out detailed technical procedural
requirements for a range of activities performed in the day-to-day preparation for and
transportation of dangerous goods by either road or rail. This code also contains a
number of non-mandatory provisions or guidelines and a small number of
exemptions. The purpose of this Code is to ensure uniformity and consistency in
technical requirements across jurisdictions applying to the land transport task.
CARRYING A LOAD SAFELY

Choosing a vehicle wisely

1. The vehicle must be suitable for the size and type of load.
2. The vehicle must be equipped to confirm the requirements of the transport of
dangerous goods regulations.
3. The maximum payload of the vehicle must not be exceeded.

Positioning the load correctly

1. The load must be correctly positioned on the vehicle to maintain its stability.
2. Acetylene, LPG cylinders and liquefied gases must always be transported in an
upright position.

Using suitable restraint equipment

1. The load restraint equipment and the vehicle body and attachments must be strong
enough for each type of load carried, and must be in good working condition.

Providing adequate load restraint

1. Every load must be restraint to prevent unacceptable movement during all expected
conditions of operation.

RESPONSIBILITY LEGISLATION

Consignor/Dispatcher
The consignor (or dispatcher) despatches goods for delivery.
If you are consignor, ensure your delivery request doesnt require a driver to:
Transport goods that causes vehicle dimension or mass limits to be exceeded.
Inappropriately position or restraint the load.
Exceed the permitted number of driving hours.
Fail to have minimum rest periods.
Exceed the speed limits.
Loader
The loader loads goods onto the vehicle.
If you are a loader, ensure the vehicle loads:
Do not exceed the dimension or mass limits.
Cannot cause the vehicle to become unstable.
Cannot dislodge from the vehicle.
The loader is responsible for ensuring:
All dangerous goods are inspected, loaded correctly, and are accompanied by the
correct paperwork.
A contractor checklist or certificate is completed and signed by a competent person,
every time a contractor vehicle is loaded.
Noted: The vehicle owner is responsible for vehicle roadworthiness.
The loader may not load the vehicle if it is not deemed to be roadworthy or suitable
for the purposes of the load.

Driver
The driver transports the load to its destination.
If you are driver, ensure that:
The vehicle does not exceed dimension or mass limits.
The load does not make the vehicle unstable.
The load is appropriately restrained.
All required equipment is properly fitted to the vehicle.
Required test breaks are taken and driving hours regulations and speed limits are
observed.
The load is secure. Restraints should be checked at regular intervals.
Sale and responsible driving behaviour is demonstrated at all times.
You understand what has been loaded on the vehicle and the potential hazards and
risks associated with the load
You are aware of the initial emergency procedures required in case of an incident.
You have undergone training specific to the load you are carrying.
You update the schedule of dangerous goods quantities on your load plan.
You maintain security of your load.
You carry the appropriate dangerous goods licences as required.
 You have in your possession the appropriate shipping documentation
Eg: dangerous goods manifest as per the requirements of the ADG Code.

DANGEROUS GOOD REQUIREMENTS

The purpose of the section below is to ensure compliance with government regulations and
industry standards for loading and transporting cylinders in contractors vehicles.

Third party haulers (contractors)

All third party haulers used to transport dangerous goods must comply with
governmentregulations and industry standards. The Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG
Code) specifies limits above which vehicles must display placards and imposes other
additional requirements.
Eg: fire extinguisher

Vehicle equipment
The vehicle must:
Be equipped with fire extinguishers and minimal ppe as per table 12.2 ADG Code
version 7
Have a load restraint system capable of preventing the load from dislodging during
normal conditions of transport
Not have gas cylinders protruding more than 30% above the height of side gates of
the vehicle.

For placarded loads, the transport emergency instructions are required as per ADG Code and
must be on display before the vehicles leaves the premises. These are normally inside, or near
the drivers door.

Note: Individual gas cylinder suppliers may impose their own stricter load limits based upon
the product being carried and their assessment of the risk associated with the particular
vehicle.
Segregation
All segregation requirements specified in the ADG Code( section 9, table 9) must be applied.

Placards
The vehicle must be fitted with the appropriate placards or signs as per the ADG Code, a
placard is A 250mm Dangerous Goods Division (class) label that must be attached at the
front and rear of the vehicle. Placards are required if the following is carried:
Quantities greater than 250 litre W.C of Division (class) 2.1 (flammable gas) such as:
Acetylene
Hydrogen
LPG
OR Quantities greater than 1000 litre W.C of Division (class) 2.2 (inert and oxidising gas),
such as:
Argon
Carbon dioxide
Helium
Nitrogen
Nitrous oxide
Oxygen
OR Quantities greater than 250 litre W.C of division (class) 2.3 (toxic gas)
OR Quantities greater than 250 litre W.C of mixed Division (class) loads
OR Quantities of Dry Ice greater than 400 kg class 9

W.C= Water capacity

Your vehicle will not be loaded if legislative requirements are not met

REGULATION (liquid)
Eg: fuels
Application
(1) This Regulation applies to facilities where gasoline or an associated product is handled,
loaded or dispensed to be used as a fuel in motor vehicles or as a fuel oil. O. Reg. 217/01, s. 2
(1)
(2) This Regulation does not apply to,
(a) equipment or installations associated with standby generators or heating oil systems;
(b) any matter regulated under Ontario Regulation 213/01 (Fuel Oil);
(c) any matter relating to the subject matter of this Regulation that is regulated by the
Government of Canada;
(d) the storage, handling and use of equipment or installations for gaseous fuels;
(e) processing plants where the resulting product is not used as a fuel;
(f) petroleum refineries;
(g) equipment or installations at underground parts of an underground mine that are subject to
the Occupational Health and Safety Act, or fuels packaged as consumer goods. O. Reg.
217/01, s. 2 (2).

General requirement for compliance

(1) Every person engaged in an activity, use of equipment, process or procedure to which the
Act and this Regulation apply shall comply with the Act and this Regulation. O. Reg. 217/01,
s. 3 (1).

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the reference to an activity, use of equipment, process
or procedure includes, but is not limited to, design, construction, installation, repair,
maintenance, modification, service, use or equipment disposal associated with gasoline and
associated products. O. Reg. 217/01, s. 3 (2).

(3) The holder of a licence for a facility is responsible for ensuring compliance with all of the
requirements of this Regulation with respect to the facility whether the person is in
attendance at the facility or not. O. Reg. 217/01, s. 3 (3).

(4) The holder of a licence for a tank vehicle is responsible for ensuring compliance with all
of the requirements of this Regulation with respect to the tank vehicle whether the person is
in attendance at the tank vehicle or not. O. Reg. 217/01, s. 3 (4).
Licences and registrations
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the director shall, upon an application by an applicant,

(a) issue a licence, a duplicate licence, a licence with new information or a renewal of a
licence to operate a retail outlet, a marina or a bulk plant;
(b) issue a licence, a duplicate licence, a licence with new information or a renewal of a
licence to transport gasoline or associated products; or
(c) issue a registration, a duplicate registration, a registration with new information or a
renewal of a registration as a contractor, subject to Ontario Regulation 216/01 (Certification
of Petroleum Equipment Mechanics). O. Reg. 217/01, s. 4 (1).
(2) It is a condition of the issue of any of the documents set out in subsection (1) that an
inspector carry out an inspection of the retail outlet, marina, bulk plant or of the tank vehicle
to which the application relates and confirm that the facility or vehicle complies with the
requirements of this Regulation. O. Reg. 217/01, s. 4 (2).

REGULATION (powder)
Eg: milk powder

Conditions respecting licensing of milk transport operators

(1) Every person required to be licensed under these regulations shall make
application to the director for a licence in the form issued by the department.
(2) Upon application, successful passage of an examination prepared by the
administrator respecting the handling and sampling of milk stored in bulk tank
coolers and transported in milk transportation units, and fulfillment of other
obligations under these regulations, the minister may issue a licence to any milk
transport operator.
(3) The minister may refuse any application for a new milk transport operators
licence or the renewal of an existing licence where the milk transport operator has
failed to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or these regulations regulating
such a person.
(4) Every licensee shall, at all times, comply with these regulations.

Licensing fees
No fees shall be charged for licences issued under these regulations.
Licences to be displayed
(1) Every licensee shall:
(a) ensure that his licence is displayed at all times in a conspicuous place in
his business premises; or
(b) request his employer to ensure that his licence is displayed in his
employers dairy manufacturing plant.
(2) A licensee shall have in his possession a valid offical identification card in the
form issued by the department duly signed by the minister and shall produce the
same when requested to do so by an inspector or a dairy producer.

Suspension or cancellation of licences

(1) Where a licensee has failed to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or
of these regulations regulating the licensee, the minister may:
(a) suspend the licence and, in such case, such notice of suspension in
writing shall be given to the licensee and the licensee shall surrender
forthwith his licence and official identification card to the director;
(b) reinstate a suspended licence if the licensee, within 30 days of the notice
of his suspension, furnishes evidence to the satisfaction of the director that he
can comply with the provisions of these regulations on account of which the
licence was suspended and the director shall give to the licensee notice in
writing that his licence has been removed from suspense, together with the
reinstatement of the licence and official identification card; or
(c) where the licence has not been removed from suspense within the 30 days
referred to in clause (b), cancel the licence and the director shall give notice of
the cancellation to the licensee by registered mail.
(2) Where a licence is suspended, reinstated or cancelled, subject to subsection
(1), the director shall submit a copy of the notice to the dairy manufacturing
plant to whom or for whom the licensee transports milk.
Conditions respecting deliveries from bulk tank coolers
Unless otherwise approved by the director, a milk transport operator shall
ensure that the frequency of pick-up delivery for milk stored in a bulk tank cooler
on a dairy farm and destined for a dairy manufacturing plant is collected:
(a) at least every two days from a dairy producer who supplies fluid milk; and
(b) at least every three days from a dairy producer who supplies industrial
milk.
A milk transport operator shall ensure at the time of pick-up that no milk is
left in the bulk tank cooler to which a subsequent milking is added.
No person shall put milk or cause milk to be put into a milk transportation unit
unless the producer of the milk is the holder of a valid and subsisting dairy
producers licence.

Condition for multiuse of milk transportation equipment

A milk transport operator or dairy manufacturing plant operator shall ensure
that milk transportation equipment used for transporting milk shall not be used for
transporting other dairy products unless approved by the director.

Compliance with directors requirements

Where, in the opinion of an inspector, the administrator, the director or his
designate, a person who is subject to these regulations is in default of any
regulation, such person shall comply with such requirements, and within the time
the director may specify, to remedy any such default.