Lithium batteries are labeled as Class 9 Dangerous Goods during ocean transportation for the following reasons:
1. Warning role:
Transportation personnel are reminded that when they come into contact with cargoes labeled with Class 9 dangerous goods during transportation, whether they are dock workers, crew members or other relevant transportation personnel, they will immediately realize the special and potentially dangerous nature of the cargoes. This prompts them to be more cautious and careful in the course of handling, loading and unloading, storage and other operations, and to operate in strict accordance with the norms and requirements for the transportation of dangerous goods, so as to avoid safety accidents caused by carelessness and negligence. For example, they will pay more attention to holding and placing the goods lightly during the handling process and avoid violent collision and falling.
Warning to persons in the vicinity: During transportation, there are other non-transporting persons on board the vessel, such as passengers (in the case of a mixed cargo and passenger vessel), etc. A Class 9 Dangerous Goods label makes it clear to them that the cargo is hazardous, so that they can keep a safe distance, avoid unnecessary contact and proximity, and reduce the potential safety risk.
2. Easy to identify and manage:
Rapid classification and identification: in ports, yards and other cargo distribution places, the number of goods, a wide variety of goods. 9 types of dangerous goods labels can help staff quickly and accurately identify lithium batteries this kind of dangerous goods, and distinguish them from ordinary goods, to facilitate the classification of storage and management. This can avoid mixing dangerous goods with ordinary goods and reduce safety accidents caused by misuse.
Facilitate information traceability: In addition to the identification of the 9 categories of dangerous goods, the label will also contain information such as the corresponding UN number. This information is very important for the traceability and management of the goods. In the event of a safety accident or other abnormalities, the information on the label can be used to quickly determine the origin and nature of the goods, so that appropriate emergency measures and follow-up treatment can be taken in a timely manner.
3. Comply with international regulations and transportation requirements:
Provisions of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Rules: The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Rules formulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) clearly require that Class 9 dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries, must be correctly labeled to ensure the safety of maritime transport. All countries need to follow these international rules when carrying out maritime import and export business, otherwise the goods will not be transported properly.
The need for customs supervision: customs will focus on checking the labeling of dangerous goods and other conditions when supervising imported and exported goods. Compliance with the required labeling is one of the necessary conditions for the goods to pass the customs inspection smoothly. If the lithium battery is not labeled with 9 types of dangerous goods according to the requirements, the customs may refuse the goods to pass through customs, which will affect the normal transportation of the goods.
4. Guarantee the accuracy of the emergency response:
Emergency Rescue Guidance: In case of accidents during transportation, such as fire, leakage, etc., rescuers can quickly determine the hazardous nature of the cargo based on the 9 types of dangerous goods labels, so as to take correct emergency rescue measures. For example, for lithium battery fire, specific fire extinguishing equipment and methods are needed to fight the fire. If the rescuers do not understand the dangerous nature of the cargo, they may use the wrong fire extinguishing methods, which will lead to further expansion of the accident.
Basis for resource deployment: In the process of emergency response, relevant departments can quickly deploy corresponding rescue resources, such as professional fire-fighting teams and hazardous chemical treatment equipment, according to the information on the label of the hazardous materials, so as to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency rescue.
Post time: Oct-18-2024