1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

  1.1 These recommendations address the hazards to personnel arising from the operations involved in the carriage of fumigated cargo transport units. This guidance is aimed at everyone involved in the supply chain. Although the contents of the cargo transport unit may not be subject to the provisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, fumigating a cargo transport unit brings it into the scope of the IMDG Code. According to this Code the mandatory hazard communication provisions include:

  • .1 warning mark on cargo transport unit;

  • .2 documents (transport document and special list, manifest or detailed stowage plan) associated with the transport of cargo transport units that have been fumigated and have not been completely ventilated before transport; and

  • .3 instructions for disposal for any residual fumigant.

  1.2 It is generally acknowledged, however, that there may be non-compliance with these provisions. Before entering the cargo transport units, all personnel should assess the risk as to whether it is safe to enter and determine the presence of fumigant by the use of gas detection equipment.

Parent topic: Annex – Revised Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships Applicable to the Fumigation of Cargo Transport Units
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