PGS 37-2

This PGS covers the storage of lithium-based energy carriers. Lithium batteries and accumulators are storage media used for such things as laptops, e-bikes, in electric or hybrid vehicles, and for future marine transportation.

The storage of lithium-ion batteries and accumulators has several risks. The batteries can become unstable when overcharged, deeply discharged, and exposed to high and low temperatures. This can cause short circuits, thermal runaway and fire. This can release highly toxic pyrolysis products. The extinguishing process produces corrosive and toxic extinguishing water to which emergency responders, bystanders and occupants may be exposed.

Target group

Storage companies, or dealers.

In addition, lithium battery storage has increased dramatically in recent years due to the high demand for electric bicycles and electric cars, among others.

Duration

2 day's  09:00 - 16:00

Content

To comply with the PGS standard, you must meet a number of important safety requirements. The following topics are covered during the audit;

Structural measures and facilities;
Operations and activities;
Suitability of racking;
Storage location;
Records and documentation;
Education and training of personnel;
Safety within the facility;
Fire safety;
Fire extinguishers;
Emergency plan, incidents and emergencies.
The length of the consulting process depends on the amount of hazardous materials/lithium batteries stored in your facility. A distinction is also made within the standard between new and refurbished batteries.

Examination

There will be no exam at the end of the course. Participants will receive a certificate as proof of participation.

Value of  refresher course

7 hours.

Target group

Office staff and operational management of shipping, shipping, freight forwarding, stevedoring, transport, warehousing and distribution companies.

Content

Use and application of the English-language International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code with regulations for the maritime transport of dangerous goods in packaged form, including transport tanks, tankers and bulk containers.

• International organizations and international and national regulations;
• Hazard characteristics;
• Structure of the regulations;
• Classification of hazardous materials;
• Identification of dangerous goods;
• Special provisions;
• Exemptions;
• Limited quantities;
• Use of packaging’s, tanks and bulk containers;
• Construction and testing of packaging’s, tanks and bulk containers;
• Marking and labeling of packaging’s and transport units;
• Documentation;
• Prescribed information on the transport document;
• Stowage;
• Separation (mixed loading prohibitions);
• Responsibilities of parties involved in the transport;

Conclusion

If the result is satisfactory, a certificate will be issued showing that the student has successfully completed the course.

For whom

Persons working at or for companies that transport hazardous materials by road/rail or the associated packaging, loading, filling or unloading includes.

The duties of Safety Advisor include:

• monitoring task
• Safety task
• reporting task

Educational background

Minimum of VMBO or equivalent level. Knowledge of the hazard classes.

Course content

• Introduction ADR/RID
• Hazardous substances list, special provisions, exemptions (ADR/RID)
• WVGS, BVGS, VLG/VSG and general regulations
• Classification (ADR/RID)
• Use of packaging, UN Transport tank, Tank-container, Tank-vehicle etc. (ADR/RID)
• Procedures for shipment (ADR/RID)
• Requirements for construction (ADR/RID)
• Regulations on transport, loading, unloading and handling (ADR/RID)
• Crew, equipment and operation (ADR)
• Requirements for the construction and approval of vehicles (ADR)

Conclusion

The exam is taken by the competent authorities, the exam consists per modality (eg. road transport) of 40 multiple choice questions of which the last 10 are a case. The exam is passed with a score of 21 correct answers from the first 30 questions and 7 correct answers from the case study.

The case study is not included in the repeat examinations and the examination consists of 40 independent questions. A passing score of 28 correct answers is required.

During the exam you must use the correct legislation. The certificate is valid for 5 years and can be renewed 1 year before expiration.

Target group

Individuals who work, or want to work, for companies that transport, offer for transport, accept for transport, load, unload, transfer, store or distribute hazardous (waste) materials and for persons of government agencies that control or supervise these activities. This course is also extremely suitable for persons who want to perform the tasks of the safety advisor dangerous substances and the (Q)HSE manager or for supporting these employees.

Previous education

Participants do not require any specific education, but they do need to have at least a secondary vocational education (MBO) work and/or thinking level. Persons without a background in dangerous goods should first follow the module introduction to dangerous goods.

Content

The course consists of several modules.

Modules

1) Introduction to Dangerous Goods (Only for students without a background in dangerous goods)
2) ADR, RID, ADN and IMDG level safety advisor
3) Prevention officer & risk management incl. RI&E, TRA, LMRA and work permit
4) Environmental legislation
5) Firefighting and calamity training
6) PGS-15 storage of packaged hazardous substances and CMR substances
7) BRZO & prevention of major accidents
8) Health risks of hazardous substances and use of the Safety Data Sheet
9) Emergency response and emergency organization
10) Audits, reporting and accident reporting
11) Chemistry
12) Introduction to ATEX
13) IATA DG

During the course period of the required modules, a number of company visits are scheduled in order to experience and see the theory in practice.

Duration of the full course:

14 months one afternoon from 1pm - 6pm per week, excluding school vacations.

Completion

During the course the components are tested modular or completed by means of an assignment. With satisfactory results, the diploma Dangerous Goods & HSE employee.

Awarded by M van Marle Consultancy. This shows that the participant has a high degree of knowledge of both ARBO affairs and the multi-modal transport of hazardous materials and is aware of the latest laws and regulations.

The possibility exists to obtain the Safety Advisor Certificate for ADR, RID and ADN.

Training material

The participants receive for each module a workbook and possibly additional books to understand the material as well as possible and apply it in practice.