1.3.0 Replace “this chapter remain recommendatory.”
with “paragraphs 1.3.1.4 to 1.3.1.7 remain recommendatory.”
1.3.1.1 Replace “should” with “shall”
Insert second paragraph “Entities engaging shore-based
personnel in such activities shall determine which staff will be trained,
what levels of training they require and the training methods used
to enable them to comply with the provisions of the IMDG Code. This
training shall be provided or verified upon employment in a position
involving dangerous goods transport. For personnel who have not yet
received the required training, the entities shall ensure that those
personnel may only perform functions under the direct supervision
of a trained person. The training shall be periodically supplemented
with refresher training to take account of changes in regulations
and practice. The competent authority, or its authorized body, may
audit the entity to verify the effectiveness of the system in place,
in providing training of staff commensurate with their role and responsibilities
in the transport chain.”
1.3.1.2 Replace “pack dangerous goods in
packages” with “pack dangerous goods”
Replace “pack/unpack CTUs” with “load/unload
Cargo Transport Units”
Replace “should” with “shall”
1.3.1.2.1.1 Replace “should” with
“shall”
1.3.1.2.1.2 Replace “should” with
“shall”
1.3.1.2.2 Replace “should” with “shall”
Insert “An indicative list for guidance purposes only
of some of the functions typically found in dangerous goods transport
operations by sea and training requirements is given in paragraph
1.3.1.6.”
1.3.1.2.3 Delete paragraph
1.3.1.3 Replace paragraph with “Details
of all the training undertaken shall be kept by both the employer
and the employee. Training records shall be made available to the
competent authority if requested.”
1.3.1.4 Replace paragraph with “Safety
training: Commensurate with the risk of exposure in the event
of a release and the functions performed, each person should receive
training on:
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.1 methods and procedures for accident avoidance,
such as proper use of package-handling equipment and appropriate methods
of stowage of dangerous goods;
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.2 available emergency response information and
how to use it;
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.3 general dangers presented by the various classes
of dangerous goods and how to prevent exposure to those hazards, including,
if appropriate, the use of personal protective clothing and equipment;
and
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.4 immediate procedures to be followed in the
event of an unintentional release of dangerous goods, including any
emergency response procedures for which the person is responsible
and personal protection procedures to be followed.”
1.3.1.5 Insert new paragraph before the table
“The following indicative table is for information purposes
only as every entity is arranged differently and may have varied roles
and responsibilities within that entity.”
Delete “in packages” in line 2 – Function
Insert “and excepted quantities” after “limited
quantities” in line 2 – Specific training requirements
Insert “and excepted quantities” after “limited
quantities” in line 3 – Specific training requirements
Replace “Pack/unpack” with “Load/unload”
in line 4 – Function
1.3.1.6 Replace title with “Indicative table
describing sections of the IMDG Code or other relevant instruments
that may be appropriate to be considered in any training for the transport
of dangerous goods”
Replace “Guidelines for Packing Cargo Transport Units”
with “Guidelines for Packing of Cargo Transport Units”
Replace “Pack/unpack” with “Load/unload”
in line 4 – Function
Remarks:
Insert “.” after
“apply”
1.3.1.7 Insert “which may be appropriate”
after “publications”
1.3.1.7.10 Replace “The Recommendations
on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships, as amended” with “MSC/Circ.
[…] Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable
to the fumigation of cargo transport units”