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State of Odisha - Section

Section 13 in The Regulations on the Handling of Freight Containers Containing Dangerous/ Hazardous Cargo at Paradip Port, 1986

13. Fire fighting.

- 13.1. Special fire fighting provisions shall be made in the designated area where dangerous/hazardous cargo containers are kept. These shall include.13.1.1. The provision of all fire fighting equipment as required by national or local regulations in properly maintained and fully operational condition.13.1.2. The provision of clear information as to emergency routines to be followed and a regular practice of such routines.13.1.3. Good liaison between the container base and the local fire brigade. The means to call the fire service shall be readily available at all times.13.1.4. Good house keeping and cleanliness - For example, patches of oil mixed with sawdust are a potential source of ignition, heaps of rubbish can be readily ignited, piles of dunnage can assist in the rapid spread of fire, etc.13.1.5. Proper care shall be taken to minimise sources of ignition such as smoking, unprotected or ill maintained electrical installations or repair equipment.13.1.6. Proper care of machinery and with its operations, particularly where re-fuelling is concerned.13.1.7. Clear access to fire appliances within the premises shall be maintained and a route kept clear all times to allow rapid access for emergency vehicles from outside.
13.2Special equipment. - 13.2.1. Adequate and proper breathing apparatus shall be provided and men trained in its use so as to render immediate assistance should personnel be affected by noxious fumes.
13.2.2. Protective clothing comprising rubber boots and gloves and apron together with oilsking shall be available for use in dealing with split material.
13.2.3. Receptacles of inert material shall be available for use in minimising the spread of split liquid.
13.2.4. Nothing in this section shall prevent calling upon the proper emergency services as soon as trouble arises.
13.3Lighting. - 13.3.1. Wherever and whenever dangerous goods are handled or other goods handled adjacent to dangerous goods, adequate and flame proof lighting shall be provided.
13.3.2. It shall be remembered that labels may appear to change colour in artificial light.
Appendix 'A'Segregation TableThe numbers in the table at pre-page are defined as follows :
  IMDG Code of definition Container base segregation
1. Away from Not touching each other nor overstowing one with the other.
2. Separate form 3 metres (10ft) apart unless separated by fire-resistant wall.
3. Separated by complete compartment 3 metres (10ft) apart unless separated by fire-resistant wall.
4. Separated longitudinally by an intervening completecompartment In different sections of the container base separated by aroadway or other effective fire block, or at least 25 metres(80ft) apart.
X. No general segregation recommended If in doubt refer to the IMDG Code O. The Blue Book forparticular substance.