EMERGENCY PROCEDURE GUIDE - TRANSPORT
GROUP TEXT CARD 3A1
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
NAME*
UN No.
HAZCHEM
PAINT
1263
3YE
THINNER
1307
3YE
TRADE NAME**
SwiftVulc Chlorinated Rubber
SwiftEpoxy High-Build
SVX Thinners
* As described in the Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail.
** Trade or common name on label.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE: DIAL 000 - if ineffective Dial 1100 (exchange)
Telephone
(03) 9729 7100
HAZARDS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
PUBLISHED BY THE STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (copyright)
READ OTHER SIDE
Carry out action under FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.
Check for spills or leaks.
Do not move vehicle if movement could cause spillage or generate sparks.
Warn other Traffic.
Tanker/Vehicle
Accident
Do This
For All
Emergencies
Shut off engine & electrical equipment.
No Smoking or naked lights within 50 metres.
Move people from immediate area. Keep upwind.
Warn other traffic.
Send messenger to notify Fire Brigade & Police.
Tell them location, material, quantity, UN Number & emergency contact.
Indicate condition of vehicle & damage observed.
Vapour can travel considerable distance to a source of ignition.
Vapour may form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapour may cause dizziness or suffocation, especially in confined spaces.
May irritate or burn eyes or skin.
Liquid & vapour highly flammable.
Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases.
Heat may cause violent rupture of containers.
If This Happens
Fire
Health
Other
MACLEOD INDUSTRIES
AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Organisation
Location
Ask for
FACTORY 7, 21 MALVERN
STREET, BAYSWATER. VIC.
3153. AUSTRALIA
MIKE FINKE
TRISTAN MACLEOD
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FIRST AID
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Burns
Immerse affected area with water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Bandage lightly with sterile dressing.
Treat for shock if required.
Transport to hospital or doctor.
Inhaled
Fire
(if load not affected, refer
to Vehicle Fire EPG)
Carry out action under FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.
Consider initial evacuation distance of 100 metres in all directions if tanker or tanker load
is involved in fire.
Stay away from end of fire-exposed tanks & drums.
For minor fires, use extinguisher provided (trained personnel).
Fight fire from safe location.
For HAZCHEM 3 use foam, for HAZCHEM 2 use fog or water spray.
If available, play water on containers to keep cool.
If fire gets out of control withdraw all personnel from area & warn against entry.
If This Happens
Do This
Spill or
Leak
Carry out action under FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.
Move people upwind from small spills.
For large spill, or tank rupture consider initial evacuation distance of 200 metres in all
directions.
Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin & eyes.
Stop leak if safe to do so. If available, use water spray to disperse vapour.
Small spill: absorb in sand or other non-combustible material. Place in clean drum & then
flush area with water.
Prevent spilled material from entering drains by banking with sand or earth.
Remove to fresh air, lay down, rest.
If not breathing, apply resuscitation.
Keep warm.
Transport to hospital or doctor.
Eyes
Immediately hold eyes open & wash continuously with water for at least 15 minutes.
Transport to hospital or doctor.
Skin
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footware after wetting with
water if available. Wash affected areas thoroughly with water & soap if available.