Anhydrous Ammonia Handling and Transport Regulation

Anhydrous Ammonia Handling and Transport Regulation, M.R. 236/89 The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act , C.C.S.M. c. D12 Regulation 236/89 Registered September 25, 1989 bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section 1 Definitions 2 Prohibitions 3 Seller to record names of purchasers 4 Certificate of Training 5 Contingency plans 6 Equipment requirements 7 Loading and unloading 8 Notification of local fire department 9 Registered vehicles 10 Parking a nurse tank or an applicator tank 11 Towing unregistered vehicles with tanks 12 Tank requirements Definitions 1 In these regulations, "applicator tank" means a tank that is mounted on an application cultivator and that is used solely for the application of anhydrous ammonia to soil; (« citerne d'épandage ») "certificate" means a Certificate of Training issued under section 4; (« certificat ») "curb vehicle weight" means the weight of a vehicle exclusive of the weight of any cargo or other material that is in or on the vehicle and that is not a functional part of the vehicle; (« poids en ordre de marche ») "employer" means the person who is responsible for the operation and management of a facility and includes a management employee who acts on the instructions of the person for purposes of supervising the operation and management of the facility; (« employeur ») "facility" means a place, site or building where anhydrous ammonia is stored or handled and includes a rail tank car unloading site where anhydrous ammonia is handled; (« installation ») "nurse tank" means a tank that is mounted on wheels and that is designed to be towed behind an application cultivator for the application of anhydrous ammonia to soil; (« citerne d'alimentation ») "trained person" means a person who is trained in the handling of anhydrous ammonia and with respect to whom a certificate is issued and remains in effect; (« personne qualifiée ») "transport tank" means a pressure vessel, other than a semi-trailer as defined in The Highway Traffic Act or a railway tank car, that is mounted on a conveyance, whether self propelled or a trailer unit, and that is used for containing and transporting anhydrous ammonia. (« citerne de transport ») M.R. 56/2003 Prohibitions 2(1) Subject to subsection (4), no person, other than a trained person, shall handle anhydrous ammonia. 2(2) Subject to subsection (4), no person shall offer anhydrous ammonia for transport other than to a trained person. 2(3) Subject to subsection (4), no employer shall authorise or permit a person, other than a trained person, to handle anhydrous ammonia. 2(4) A person, other than a trained person, may, under the direct supervision of a trained person, handle anhydrous ammonia. Seller to record names of purchasers 3 A person who, in the course of business, sells anhydrous ammonia shall keep a record of the sale, including the name and address of the purchaser. Certificate of Training 4(1) Where a person completes a training course that is approved by the department as suitable for training persons in the handling of anhydrous ammonia, the instructor of the person shall issue a Certificate of Training in accordance with subsection (2). 4(2) For purposes of subsection (1), a certificate must include (a) the name of the trainee; (b) the name and signature of the instructor; (c) the expiry date under subsection (6); and (d) the purpose of the training. 4(3) In the case of a trainee who is an employee, the employer shall sign the certificate of the trainee and shall keep a copy of the certificate on file. 4(4) Where, after issuance of a certificate under this section, there is a change in the employment of the trainee, the new employer of the trainee shall endorse the certificate and shall keep a copy of the endorsed certificate on file. 4(5) In the case of a trainee who is a farmer, the farmer shall sign the certificate and shall keep a copy of the certificate on file. 4(6) A certificate is valid for a period of three years commencing on the date of the last day of training. 4(7) Where an inspector or environment officer so requests, an employer of a trained person or a trained person shall produce for inspection the certificate of the trained person. Contingency plans 5(1) No person shall operate a facility unless, at the material time, (a) a contingency plan, in accordance with subsection (2), is in place for use in the event of an emergency arising in the course of handling anhydrous ammonia; (b) equipment is available and in working order for use in execution of the contingency plan; and (c) employees are familiar with the details of the contingency plan and the equipment to be used in execution of the plan. 5(2) For purposes of subsection (1), a contingency plan must include, but is not limited to, information (a) on the availability of emergency fire fighting equipment and on the use of the equipment; (b) on the location and use of shutoff valves; (c) on procedures for obtaining emergency medical care; (d) on the type and location of communication equipment and the name of the individual to be contacted in the event that no other worker is in the immediate area; (e) on any emergency response assistance plans that the facility has in place; (f) on notifying the local fire department of a fire that might endanger the facility or that might be affected by a major leak. Equipment requirements 6(1) No person shall operate a facility unless the facility is equipped with (a) an emergency shower with quick opening valve and bubbler for flushing eyes and that is connected to a minimum clean water supply of 230 litres (50 gallons) or an immersion tank of 900 litres (200 gallons) of clean water and the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 10°C; (b) at least one self-contained breathing apparatus, full face pressure demand type, easily accessible and maintained in accordance with Canadian Standards Association Z94.4, as amended from time to time; (c) chemical goggles and rubber gloves; (d) boots, slicker or pants and jacket that are made of rubber or other material that is impervious to anhydrous ammonia; (e) safety belts and life lines for entering concentrations of anhydrous ammonia; and (f) written instructions, posted at each transfer point, with respect to the safe handling of anhydrous ammonia. 6(2) An owner or operator of a transport tank shall ensure that the transport tank is equipped with (a) a full face gas mask with an unexpired anhydrous ammonia canister of the standard required under Canadian Standards Association Z94.4, as amended from time to time; (b) chemical goggles and rubber gloves; (c) a container of not less than 19 litres (4 gallons) of readily available clean water mounted as high as practical and with a flexible tube for emergency flushing purposes; and (d) plastic squeeze bottles to be carried by a person when not working near an emergency washing facility. 6(3) An owner or operator of an applicator tank or a nurse tank shall ensure that the tank is equipped with (a) chemical goggles, rubber gloves and a container of not less than 19 litres (4 gallons) readily available clean water, mounted as high as practical with a flexible tube for emergency flushing purposes; (b) a notice, affixed to the tank, providing instructions for the transfer of anhydrous ammonia and specifying the procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency; and (c) plastic squeeze bottles to be carried by a person when not working near an emergency washing facility. Loading and unloading 7 No person shall load or unload anhydrous ammonia unless, (a) with respect to rail tank cars or transport tank units, the brakes of the cars or units are applied and chock blocks are in place to prevent movement; (b) with respect to applicator tanks and nurse tanks, the tanks are properly secured to prevent movement when they are being loaded; and (c) written instructions with respect to the safe handling of anhydrous ammonia are carried in the cab of the vehicle that is used to transport the anhydrous ammonia. Notification of local fire department 8 The owner or operator of a facility shall ensure that the fire department serving the area, whether a volunteer or professional fire department, is notified in writing (a) of the location and maximum storage capacity of the facility; (b) of the type, size and location of emergency fire fighting equipment available at the facility; (c) of the location and use of shut-off valves; (d) of the type and location of respiratory equipment available at the facility; (e) of the contingency plan under section 5 and is provided with a copy of the plan; and (f) of any changes to the facility or the contingency plan under section 5. Registered vehicles 9 No person shall operate a vehicle that is registered for use on a road, street or highway and upon which a transport tank is mounted, unless the tank or vehicle (a) displays a label of the manufacturer of the tank that states that the tank is manufactured in compliance with the design specifications for a 265 psi tank under the Canadian Standards Association B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code ; and (b) is placarded in accordance with the Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation . M.R. 56/2003 Parking a nurse tank or an applicator tank 10 Where a person has management or control of a nurse tank or an applicator tank, that is loaded or is partially loaded, and parks the tank, the person (a) shall position the tank so that the relief valve releases vapour and not liquid; and (b) shall not, except in an emergency or for the purpose of performing normal duties or other tasks such as washroom visits and meal stops, leave the tank unattended in a public place or a place to which the public has unimpeded access; (c) shall not park the tank (i) within 1.5 m of a building or another tank containing anhydrous ammonia, (ii) within 6 m of flammable material, or (iii) in such a place or manner as to cause a hazardous situation for persons nearby; and (d) shall close all valves and transfer equipment and secure the valves and equipment against tampering. Towing unregistered vehicles with tanks 11 Where a person has management or control of an applicator tank or a nurse tank that is not registered with the applicable government agency for operation on a public road, street or highway, the person shall, when towing the vehicle on a public road, street or highway, ensure that (a) there is adequate attachment to the towing vehicle, including safety chains or cables, as required under The Highway Traffic Act ; (b) the curb vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is equal to or greater than 1500 kg; (c) there is a "slow moving sign", as described in The Highway Traffic Act , mounted at the rear; (d) the vehicle is placarded in accordance with the Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Regulation ; (e) the vehicle is towed at a speed of 40 Km/h (25 mph) or less; (f) the vehicle is towed only in daylight hours unless it is equipped with all lamps as are required by the law; (g) the towing vehicle has hazard lamps or beacons operating and visible at the front and rear of the towing vehicle; and (h) the towing vehicle tows not more than one applicator tank or nurse tank, except that where a towing vehicle is a farm tractor, the towing vehicle may tow, at the same time, both an applicator tank and a nurse tank. M.R. 56/2003 Tank requirements 12 The owner or operator of an applicator tank or a nurse tank shall ensure that (a) the tank displays a label of the manufacturer that states that the tank, (i) is manufactured in accordance with the 265 psi tank specifications under Canadian Standards Association B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code , or (ii) in the case of a tank that is manufactured prior to June 1, 1989, is certified by the government department or agency having responsibility for the insepction of applicator tanks or nurse tanks; and (b) the owner of the tank is identified on the tank.