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MDI transportation g u i d e l i n e s 12.3 Preparedness and Emergency Response Shippers should be prepared to provide on-scene assistance and expert advice in remedial action procedures. In cases where local, state or federal authorities are in control of the incident, the role of the company responders should be to: • Operate fully within the company’s Site Specific Emergency Response and Safety & Health Plan. • Assist in the establishment of an Incident Management System and provide technical advice based upon product knowledge to the On-Scene Command (OSC). • When conditions warrant, and as requested by the OSC, organize the provision of spare vehicles/pumps/hoses/other equipment for the cargo transfer and decontamination; and, be prepared, on behalf of the OSC, to employ their technical expertise in conducting or supervising remedial action. 12.4 Principles of Emergency Response Scheme The principles of the scheme should be: • If the producer cannot respond promptly to an incident that requires on-scene assistance, the producer may request a nearby chemical company to respond. If another company cannot respond, the shipper may seek a for-hire response company. • Only chemical companies and for-hire responders that are qualified to handle the hazards of MDI involved in the incident will be requested to respond. • Response by a chemical company to another shipper’s incident is discretionary. • The producer will, upon request, reimburse the responding company for reasonable expenses, or pay a for-hire company in accordance with the current schedule of charges in effect under their contract. • All companies participating in these arrangements will make available such services and assistance as would be provided for their own MDI. 12.5 Technical Communications Regular technical communications should be established between participating companies in order to recommend methods of approach in the resolution of transportation/distribution incidents. 32 Copyright 2001, American Plastics Council
MDI transportation g u i d e l i n e s Appendix 1: Sample Certificate of Receipt Part A: (To be completed by the receiver of bulk tank truck loads BEFORE discharge is started) I hereby certify that the following has occurred: • The MDI can be safely received by the storage facility. • The MDI to be received is the same as described on the bill of lading. • The unloading arm or hose is connected to the correct lines and/or piping and unloading may begin. • Room to hold quantity being delivered. Signature ........................................................ Date ................................... Part B: (To be completed by the receiver of bulk loads AFTER discharge is started) I certify that the item shown on the bill of lading has been received. Signature ........................................................ Date ................................... * This document is provided for guidance purposes only, as one way of verifying that MDI has been received and properly unloaded. Individual company practices may vary. Copyright 2001, American Plastics Council Appendix 1-1
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