Dangerous Goods Policy

Freightways Limited - Dangerous Goods Policy
Conditions of Acceptance
Accepted Dangerous Goods - Other Than DGLQ
Accepted Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
Special Notes
Freightways Limited - Operations Guide
Freightways Limited - Contractors Guide

Freightways Limited - Dangerous Goods Policy
Freightways Limited (FRE) has devised the following policy to manage the handling and cartage of Dangerous Goods (DGs). The overriding objective is to ensure a commitment to legislative requirements with minimal disruption to customer’s expectations.
-	The policy is set to work within the legislative requirements of the Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005, the current International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations.
-	The management team is committed to ensuring that all employees and contractors involved in the processing of DGs are competently trained in line with this policy.
-	It is the responsibility of FRE employees and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met before any further handling or processing of DGs.
-	This policy is to be applied in conjunction with FRE Health and Safety Policy and with the guidelines set by Air Freight NZ Limited and it’s operating standards.
-	FRE retains the right to amend this policy without prior notification and will ensure that any changes are effectively communicated.
FRE group companies will endeavour to assist their customers wherever possible to ensure that service levels are maintained at all times.

Conditions of Acceptance
-	FRE has restricted itself to certain classes or divisions of DGs that do not require segregation during transport. Refer to Tables A and B to identify which DGs we accept and for any additional limitations.
-	All DGs presented for transport must be properly identified, declared using Freightways Limited approved documents, clearly and correctly marked and labelled, and packed in approved packaging for transport. It is the shipper’s responsibility to meet these requirements.
-	DG Declaration forms for each item must be provided in duplicate.
-	DGs that have a subsidiary risk will not be accepted.
-	The Shipper is responsible for ensuring all the legal requirements of the Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations and conditions set out in the Freightways Dangerous Goods Policy and Guide have been met.
Customers should be aware that DGs may be returned to them if criteria of this policy are not met.

Accepted Dangerous Goods - Other Than DGLQ:

Except for items that fall under the Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ) as described in Table B, FRE has elected to restrict ourselves to the following classes or divisions of Dangerous Goods as described in TABLE A:

Table A: Accepted DG's - other than DGLQ
Class or Division	Class or Division Name	Packaging Group	Weight / Volume Restriction per Package	Limitations
2.1	Flammable Gas AEROSOLS ONLY	N/A	25 Kgs	UN 1950 Only, each individual Aerosol not exceeding 1 Litre
2.2	Non Flammable Gas	N/A	25 Kgs
3.0*	Flammable	II	25 Litres	Maximum inner package 20 litres
3.0*	Liquid	III	25 Litres	Maximum inner package 20 litres
6.2	Infectious Substances	N/A		Must be in UN Specification Packaging
9.0	Miscellaneous	III
*Please note: Will only be transported by road

Accepted Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ):
-	An FRE approved dangerous goods declaration form must accompany all DGLQ packages/consignments. There is no provision for Consumer Commodities and Small Packages.
-	Each package must have the words Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or the abbreviation DGLQ and be labelled with approved class or division labels for each risk in the package.
FRE has elected to restrict themselves to the following classes or divisions of Dangerous Goods that may be declared as DGLQ for transport by road or air as described in TABLE B:

Table B: Accepted Dangerous Goods as DGLQ
Class or Division	Class or Division Name	Packing Group	Physical State	Maximum Quantity per Inner Packaging	Maximum Quantity per Package	Limitations
2.1	Flammable Gas	N/A	Gas	1 Litre water capacity	25 Kg	UN 1950 Only
2.1	Aerosols	N/A	Gas	Water Capacity	25 Kg	UN 1950 Only
2.1*	Flammable	N/A	Gas	As Authorised	5 Kg	UN 1057 only. Prior approval by PCL
Refer to Note 1	Gases	N/A	Gas	Road Only	5 Kg	Operations Manager
2.2	Non Flammable Gas	N/A	Gas	500ml water capacity	25 Kg	Excludes gases that have an oxidising or corrosive risk
3.0*	Flammable Liquids	II	Liquid	1 Litre water capacity	25 Kg	As per DGLQ Schedule 2 Land Transport Rule 2005
3.0*	Flammable Liquids	III	Liquid	5 Litres water capacity	25 Kg	As per DGLQ Schedule 2 Land Transport Rule 2005
4.1*	Flammable Solids	II	Solid	500 grams	1 Kg	Prior approval by PCL Operations Manager
5.1	Oxidising Substance	III	Solid	1 Kg	10 Kg**
5.1	Oxidising Substance	III	Liquid	1Litre	1 Litre**
5.2	Organic Peroxides	N/A	Solid	100 grams	5 Kg	Of type B or C not requiring temperature control
			Liquid	25ml	5 Litres	Of type B or C not requiring temperature control
			Solid	500 grams	1 Kg	Of type D, E, or F not requiring temperature control
			Liquid	100ml	1 Litre	Of type D, E, or F not requiring temperature control
6.1	Toxic Substances	II	Solid	500 grams	1 Kg	Prior approval by PCL Operations Manager
		II	Liquid	100ml	1 Litre
		III	Solid	3 Kgs	10 Kgs
		III	Liquid	1 Litre	2 Litres
8.0*	Corrosive Substances	III	Solid	5 Kgs	5 Kgs	Prior approval by PCL Operations Manager
8.0*	Corrosive Substances	III	Liquid	5 Litres	5 Litres	Prior approval by PCL Operations Manager
Note 1.Transported by road and within the island only Will only be transported by road *For consignments destined within island, maximum quantity per package is 25Kg.

Special Notes:
Due to company air transport policy, DGs of class or division 3, 4.1 and 8 cannot be presented for air transport. These excluded classes or divisions will be transported by road and may not meet expected service standards offered.
The inner packaging limits for substances, materials or articles, which are identified as severe marine pollutants and which are permitted in limited quantities, shall not exceed 500ml for liquids or 500g for solids.
Carriage of Dry Ice Consignments:
a.	If Dry Ice is sent as a consignment on its own then all the criteria for this policy must be met.
b.	If the Dry Ice is used as a refrigerant for DGs that require Dangerous Goods documentation (DGD), the quantity of Dry Ice used must be shown on the DGD and all the criteria for this policy must be met.
c.	If the Dry Ice is used as a refrigerant of non-hazardous material, a DGD is not required, however all other requirements with respect to marking, labeling and packaging of this policy must be met.
The inner packaging limits for substances, materials or articles, which are identified as severe marine pollutants and which are permitted in limited quantities, shall not exceed 500ml for liquids or 500g for solids.
Routine Diagnostic Specimens and Low Risk Biological Products:
a.	These items do not require any documentation. They must however be marked and labeled with a yellow Bio Hazard diamond label or with the words Routine Diagnostic Specimen.
b.	The items must be packaged as per the requirements for class or division 6.

Freightways Limited - Operations Guide
The objective of this guide is to help all employees and contractors in the Operations Division of the FRE group companies to handle and manage Dangerous Goods.
1.	All DGs that do not meet the criteria of the FRE Dangerous Goods policy will not be carried. If asked for help by the customer, staff and contractors must clarify the policy with regard to what is accepted and re-iterate the responsibilities of the shipper (sender). Contractors must also ensure that they check any DGs that are presented to them for transportation with regard to correct packaging, marking, labelling and documentation. Any items that do not fully comply must not be uplifted. The shipper (sender) should be notified of the issue(s) and be asked to address them before acceptance.
2.	Safety is of the highest consideration. No employee or contractor should attempt to move or handle any DGs that appear damaged or show signs of leakage. All efforts should be taken to ensure that protective safety equipment is available for use and other employees or contractors are made aware of the potential hazards that have been created. It is the employee’s or contractor’s responsibility to inform their immediate supervisor or manager of any hazards relating to DGs. It is the manager’s responsibility to ensure that all employees and contractors are trained and are competent in handling DGs.
3.	Packages that do not meet the criteria of the FRE Dangerous Goods Policy must be placed in the designated DGs / Hazardous Substances area in the depot. The person assigned to manage these items must be informed of the presence of these items. Ensure these items are separated from DGs that have been processed and are readied for transportation. Non compliant items may be returned to the shipper (sender) and the contractor concerned will be reminded of the FRE Dangerous Goods Policy.
4.	Any DGs that appear to be damaged cannot be transported and must be dealt with in an appropriate manner. Ensure that the shipper (sender) is advised before any actions are taken.
5.	All DGs that meet the criteria of the FRE – Dangerous Goods Policy must be presented as per Parceline Express Standard Operating Procedure available from Parceline Express Operations Manager.

Freightways Limited - Contractors Guide

All contractors and their relief drivers must have successfully completed a driver’s course in Hazardous Substances and have a valid Dangerous Goods endorsement on their driver’s license. The endorsement must be current. The driver must have on board, a Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide (HB76), or a copy of the Operators Handbook for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road, post November 2005. Refer Branch / Operations Manager Manager.

Refer to the FRE Dangerous Goods Policy for a description of which class or division can be uplifted from customers.

Responsibilities of the Pick Up Driver:
Documentation Check:	1.	Be a Freightways approved declaration form, (IATA Shippers Declaration form is mandatory for air transport), and
	2.	Contains the following information:
		-	Proper Shipping Name in upper case
		-	Class or division including subsidiary risks*
		-	UN (United Nations) number
		-	Packing Group
		-	Any additional handling information
		-	Number and type of packages
		-	Total quantity of Dangerous Goods
		-	Shipper/Consignors (Senders) details
		-	Consignee (Receiver) name and full delivery details
		-	Shippers/Consignors statement, signature and date of dispatch
		-	If the consignment is DGLQ, this must also be written at the top of the DGD
		-	Flashpoint and Marine pollutant information is required for all Class 3 consignments travelling between islands
Packaging Check:	1.	Check for defects in packaging.
	2.	Ensure packaging will handle the weight of the contents.
	3.	Request that the packaging is reinforced if required.
	4.	Decline to pick up if the package is damaged or deemed unsuitable for transport.
Labelling / Marking Check:	1.	Ensure correct labels have been used for the class or division declared.
	2.	Old labels must be removed from packages.
	3.	Ensure address labels are clearly visible and not covered by any other labels or markings.
	4.	Decline if marking and labelling is non compliant.
Segregation / Loading Check:	1.	FRE have eliminated the need for drivers to segregate DGs by restricting classes and divisions transported as per FRE policy.
	2.	Load vehicle so that movement is restricted while vehicle is in motion.
	3.	For general safety, separate Dangerous Goods items from foodstuffs by creating a barrier using general freight.
	4.	Placard the vehicle as required.