Packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1)

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CGSB-43.151-2019
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
55.020
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Organization and content

This standard prescribes packaging for handling, offering for transport and transport of Explosives (Class 1). This standard consists of four parts and three annexes.

Part 1 specifies general requirements for the selection and use of packaging including application, packaging provisions and re-use of packaging.

Part 2 specifies requirements for UN standardized packaging for the transport of explosives.

Part 3 specifies requirements for highway tanks and portable tanks for the transport of explosives.

Part 4 specifies requirements for intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for the transport of explosives.

Annex A (normative) consists of the table of explosives.

Annex B (normative) consists of the explosives packing instructions and packaging codes.

Annex C (informative) consists of a glossary of terms and a table that associates the glossary entries to UN numbers.

Explosives regulations

The Explosives Regulations, 2013, administered by Natural Resources Canada, may set out additional requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification, selection and use of packaging for explosives.

Minimum requirements

This standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the selection and use of packaging. It is essential to exercise competent technical and engineering judgment in conjunction with this standard.

Additional requirements

Conflict

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act) and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) may set out additional requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification, selection, and use, or testing of packaging. Where there is an inconsistency between the requirements of this standard and those of the TDG Act or TDG Regulations, the TDG Act or TDG Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. It is recommended to read the standard in conjunction with the TDG Regulations.

Safety

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This standard does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

Project need:

The purpose of the project is to update the standard to: -Align with the most recent edition of the UN Model regulations -Ensure alignment with the other Safety Standards referenced by CGSB-43.151 -Review and potentially streamline processes that require compliance with NRCan and Transport Canada.

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