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2007

CIS 08-3 The carriage of dangerous goods and use of transportable pressure equipment regulations 2007 [United Kingdom]
These United Kingdom Regulations on the carriage of dangerous goods by road and rail came into force on 1 July 2007. They transpose Directives 2006/89/EC and 2006/90/EC with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail into United Kingdom law. They take into account the European Agreement on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 2003 (ADR 2003). They also update and supersede various United Kingdom Regulations, including The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004 (see CIS 03-1521).
The Stationery Office, PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN, United Kingdom, 2007. 79p. Price: GBP 12.80. Downloadable version free of charge.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/20071573.htm [in English]

2004

CIS 03-1521 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004 [United Kingdom]
These new Regulations act as one consolidated piece of legislation replacing the previous range of regulations on the subject. They implement, in part or completely, several Directives of the European Commission. They replace Regulations S.I. 1987/116 (CIS 90-713), 1988/896 (CIS 89-387), 1991/2097 (CIS 93-1082), 1996/2092 (CIS 97-377), 1996/2093 (CIS 97-375), 1996/2094 (CIS 97-370), 1999/257 (CIS 00-1522), 2001/1426 and 2002/2099 (CIS 03-1040), as well as Regulations modifying these. The main changes introduced are: new limited quantity and load thresholds for transporting dangerous goods; packaging requirements now based on RID/ADR; the transport of diesel, gas oil and heating oil coming fully into scope; new reporting requirements; phasing out of the competent person periodic inspection regime for transportable pressure equipment by 1/7/06. In schedules: old tanks; old pressure receptacles; competent authority functions; conformity assessments and reassessments; periodic inspection procedures; conformity marking; placards, marks and plate markings for carriage within Great Britain.
The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO), PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN, United Kingdom, 2004. 95p. Illus. Price: GBP 9.00.
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2004/20040568.htm [in English]

1996

CIS 97-1081 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996 [United Kingdom]
These Regulations came into force on 1 Sep. 1996. They implement Council Directives 94/55/EC (CIS 95-22) and 94/63/EC. The two sets of 1992 Regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous substances by road are revoked. Main topics covered: definitions; approved documents; mode of carriage; information to be provided by consignors and operators, documentation to be available during carriage and information to be displayed on containers, tanks and vehicles; loading and unloading; emergencies and parking. In annex: determination of transport categories; load limits; when the regulations are to be disapplied; special requirements relating to tank containers and the tanks of road tankers constructed before 1.1.1999; despatch of and restrictions on forwarding certain dangerous goods; carriage in bulk (in containers or vehicles) of certain dangerous goods; types of vehicle to be used for the carriage of certain dangerous goods; emergency information relating to the carriage of ceratin dangerous goods; information to be displayed on containers, tanks and vehicles carrying dangerous goods; requirements relating to the loading, stowage, unloading and cleaning of containers, tanks and vehicles carrying certain dangerous goods; unloading of petrol.
HMSO Publications Centre, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1996. 64p. Price: GBP 8.50.

CIS 97-370 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Driver Training) Regulations 1996 [United Kingdom]
These Regulations impose duties on the operator and driver of a vehicle carrying dangerous goods with respect to the provision of instruction and training to the driver of the vehicle concerned. They re-enact, with modifications, the Road Traffic (Training of Drivers of Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1992, and they implement Council Directive 94/55/EC. Contents: interpretation and application of the Regulations; provision of adequate instruction and training; vocational training certificates; certificates to be available during carriage and to be produced on request; enforcement of the Regulations; exemption certificates.
HMSO Publications Centre, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1996. 15p. Price: GBP 3.20.

CIS 97-377 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996 [United Kingdom]
These Regulations, updating and modifying the 1994 Regulations on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods for carriage by road or rail (CIS 95-394), implement into British legislation the provisions of Directives 94/55/EC (CIS 95-22) and 96/49/EC. Modifications include: bringing into scope certain environmentally hazardous substances not covered by the 1994 Regulations; requirements for HSC approval of certain documents relating to the design, construction, modification, repair, testing, examination, filling and marking of transportable pressure receptacles; further safety requirements for transportable pressure receptacles. The Regulations (exc. as noted below) came into force on 1 Sep. 1996, at which time the 1994 Regulations were repealed. Regulation 21(9) shall come into force on 1 Jan. 1999, at which time the Compressed Acetylene (Importation) Regulations 1978 (CIS 79-1831) are repealed.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1996. 47p. Illus. Price: GBP 7.40.

CIS 97-375 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Explosives by Road Regulations 1996 [United Kingdom]
These Regulations implement into British legislation the provisions of Directive 94/55/EC (CIS 95-22). They impose prohibitions on the carriage of explosives including the carriage of unclassified explosives, carriage in vehicles used to carry paying passengers and the carriage of explosive substances in bulk. The operator must make sure that the vehicle or container is suitable for the safety and security of the explosives being carried. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is asked to approve and publish a document called Approved Requirements for the Construction of Vehicles Intended for the Carriage of Explosives by Road. Provisions are also made for the displaying of information on vehicles and containers, for the keeping of appropriate transport documentation by the driver and attendant, for the safe loading, stowage, unloading and cleaning of vehicles and containers, for the presence of appropriate emergency equipment and for the notification of emergencies. Smoking and the production of an open flame near or on the vehicle are prohibited during loading and unloading. The Regulations entered into force on 1 Sep. 1996. The Road Traffic (Carriage of Explosives) Regulations 1989 are revoked.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1996. 32p. Illus. Price: GBP 6.00.

1994

CIS 95-394 Health and Safety - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 1994 [United Kingdom]
These Regulations were made on 9 Mar. 1994 and came into force on 1 Apr. 1994. They require the approval and publication of an "approved carriage list" (CIS 94-339) and of "Approved Methods for the Classification and Packaging of Dangerous Goods for Carriage by Road and Rail" (CIS 94-2041). They prohibit the carriage or consignment of dangerous goods if they have not been classified, packaged or marked appropriately. Further requirements and derogations are specified. In annex: table of classification (with hazardous and relevant properties, packing group, class number, danger signs and optional lettering shown); subsidiary hazard signs (illustrations and specifications); exemptions for marking requirements; amendments to related regulations.
HMSO Publications Centre, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1994. 35p. Illus. Price: GBP 7.60.

1992

CIS 93-30
Health and Safety Commission
Road tanker approved list - Approved substance identification numbers, emergency action codes and classifications for dangerous substances carried in road tankers and tank containers [United Kingdom]
This revised list (see CIS 90-716 for previous edition) is for use with the Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Road Tankers and Tank Containers) Regulations 1992. It lists those substances for which the Health and Safety Commission has approved information which must be shown on hazard warning panels and compartment labels when those substances are conveyed by road. Part I lists the substances in alphabetical order together with their respective identification numbers, emergency action codes and classifications according to their characteristic properties. Part II explains the emergency action code. Part III lists the substances numerically by identification number. The information is based mainly on recommendations prepared by the UN Expert Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1992. 83p. Price: GBP 7.00.

1991

CIS 93-1082 Health and Safety - The Packaging of Explosives for Carriage Regulations 1991 [United Kingdom]
These Regulations make new provisions for the safe packaging of explosives for carriage by all means of transport (except by air and sea). Packagings containing not more than 400kg of explosives must be packaged in accordance with United Nations Recommendations. Systems are established for the testing and marking of packagings.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1991. 10p. Price: GBP 2.60.

1990

CIS 90-1083 European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) [United Kingdom]
This document lists the 17 articles of the Agreement along with Annex A, provisions concerning dangerous substances and articles and Annex B, provisions concerning transport equipment and operations. In Annex A the substances are classified according to the main type of danger they present in transport, and for each class details are given of the substances in the class, provisions for packaging and labelling, description of goods in the transport documents and provisions for empty packages. Annex B covers types of vehicle and associated equipment, responsibilities of vehicle crews, provisions concerning loading and unloading, marking of vehicles. Special vehicle requirements are also given for each of the classes of substances carried.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1990. 495p. Illus. Price: GBP 26.00.

1989

CIS 91-714
Health and Safety Commission
Revision No.1 to the second edition of the CPL Approved List (information approved for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances for supply and conveyance by road) [United Kingdom]
Contents: details of amendments, additions and deletions to be made to the second edition of the CPL Approved List (see CIS 89-1437).
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1989. 25p. Price: GBP 4.00.

CIS 91-23
Health and Safety Commission
Carriage of explosives by road - Approved Code of Practice; Road traffic (carriage of explosives) regulations 1989 [United Kingdom]
This booklet contains the Approved Code of Practice and the Regulations, which came into force on 3 July 1989. Each section of the code gives practical guidance on a specific regulation in the UK Road Traffic (Carriage of Explosives) Regulations. Topics covered include: interpretation and application of the regulations; prohibition on the carriage of certain explosives; suitability of vehicles and freight containers and limits on quantities; carriage of permitted mixed loads; written information to be available during carriage; duty of the vehicle operator to ensure safe and secure carriage, and procedure in the event of accident; training and instruction of drivers and attendants; marking of vehicles.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1989. 58p. Illus. Price: GBP 5.25.

1988

CIS 90-716
Health and Safety Commission
Approved substance identification numbers, emergency action codes and classifications for dangerous substances conveyed in road tankers and tank containers (The Approved List) [United Kingdom]
This is the 3rd edition of the Approved List for use with the Dangerous Substances (Conveyance by Road in Road Tankers and Tank Containers) Regulations 1981 (SI No.1059, CIS 82-1452). It lists those substances for which HSC has approved information which must be shown on hazard warning panels and compartment labels when those substances are conveyed by road. Part I lists the substances in alphabetical order together with their respective identification numbers, emergency action codes and classifications according to their characteristic properties as approved by HSC. Part II provides an explanation of the emergency action code, which forms part of the markings on the hazard warning panel. Part II lists the substances numerically according to the identification number. The information is based mainly on recommendations prepared by the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1988. 73p. Price: GBP 6.00.

CIS 89-1437
Health and Safety Commission
Authorised and Approved List - Information approved for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances for supply and conveyance by road [United Kingdom]
This second edition of the Approved List is for use with the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 (see CIS 89-29) as amended, with the Road Traffic Regulations 1986 and with the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 (see CIS 88-652). It provides information on the classification, indication of risk, indication of safety precautions, substance identification number, classification for conveyance and appropriate hazard warning sign for each substance.
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1988. 2nd ed. 196p. Price: GBP 10.00.

1987

CIS 88-371 Revision No.1 to the Approved List (information approved for the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances) [United Kingdom]
This revision contains insertions, replacements and amendments to the original document (see CIS 85-1315). It provides the name, identification number, classification, packing group and subsidiary risk for the substances; a list of dangerous articles; and a list of substances dangerous for supply, to be used for the classification of pesticides (about 200 substances, with their conventional oral LD50 values in mg/kg).
Health and Safety Executive, Library and Information Services, Broad Lane, Sheffield S3 7HQ, United Kingdom, 1986. 93p. Price: GBP 6.50.

1984

CIS 85-1314
Health and Safety Commission
Approved substance identification numbers, emergency action codes and classifications for dangerous substances conveyed in road tankers and tank containers
This is a revision of the approved list of dangerous substances conveyed by road tankers and tank containers in the United Kingdom, providing the substance identification number, emergency action code and classification for each substance. Other information covered: the multiload emergency action code; list of amendments and additions covered by this revision.
HM Stationery Office, 49 High Holborn, London WC1V 6HB, United Kingdom, 1984. 69p. Price: £6.00.

1981

CIS 82-1452 The Dangerous Substances (conveyance by road in road tankers and tank containers) Regulations 1981
These regulations (effective, 1 Jan. 1982 and subsequently) continue and extend to all dangerous substances, and to the road tanker conveyance of these substances, the provisions of the Hazardous Substances (Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations 1978 which are now revoked. Road tanker operators are required to ensure that their vehicles are fit for the purpose and that tanks and tank containers are regularly inspected and tested. The road transport of certain scheduled substances is prohibited, fire and explosion prevention measures are stipulated, and tank overfilling is prohibited. The operator and driver must be aware of the hazards of the substances they are transporting, and the driver must receive adequate safety instruction and training. Requirements for the supervision and marking of vehicles conveying dangerous substances are specified. An official commentary on these regulations is abstracted hereafter.
H.M. Stationery Office, P.O. Box 569, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom, 1981. 34p. Illus. Price: £3.20.

1978

CIS 80-241
Ministry of Transport.
Hazardous Substances (Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations 1978.
These regulations, dated 27 Nov. 1978 (effective 29 Mar. 1979), prescribe particulars to be displayed on single-load and multi-load road tankers (composition, position, maintenance and removal of hazard warning panels and compartment labels). Duties of consignor and of tanker operator; exemption certificates; enforcement; schedules: list of prescribed hazardous substances with substance identification numbers, emergency action codes and hazard warnings to be used with them; multi-load emergency action code; hazard warning signs; form and specification of hazard warning panels and compartment labels (illustrated).
Statutory Instruments No.1702/1978. H.M. Stationery Office, P.O. Box 569, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom, 1978. 32p. Illus. Price: £0.70.

1974

CIS 99-1091 The Agriculture (Tractor Cabs) Regulations 1974 [United Kingdom]
The text of these regulations includes amendments to 1990. Topics: agriculture; approval; law; marking; notification of occupational accidents; protection against overturning; responsibilities of employees; responsibilities of employers; safety frames and cabs; tractors; United Kingdom.
Photocopy, 7p. On file at CIS.