LOW HAZARD PLACARDING FOR VEHICLES

A1 : ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD PLACARD

DESCRIPTION:

The environmental hazard symbol shall be used when a spill will pose a threat of a temporary nature to any ecological system, for example a water pollutant that would endanger aquatic life.

EXAMPLES OF GOODS THAT COULD BE REGARD AS ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Milk, Wine, Spirits & other beverages.

A2 : SLIPPERY HAZARD PLACARD

DESCRIPTION:

The slippery hazard symbol shall be used when spills will result in slippery road conditions that could lead to accidents.

EXAMPLES OF GOODS THAT POSE A SLIPPERY HAZARDS:

Petroleum based products that are not classified as dangerous goods - waxes including was emulsions in water vegitable oil.

A3 : FINE DUST HAZARD PLACARD

DESCRIPTION:

The fine dust hazard symbol shall be used when spills will result in fine dust that could present a breathing hazard, or cause irritation of the mucous membranes, or affect road visibility.

EXAMPLE OF GOODS THAT POSE A FINE DUST HAZARD:

Flour sand or any granular material that contains a portion of fine particles. Cereals and other plant seeds that contain a portion of fine particles stock feeds.

A4 : SPRAYING WITH WATER HAZARD PLACARD

DESCRIPTION:

The symbol for the hazard caused by spraying with water shall be used when spraying with water could result in slippery conditions.

EXAMPLES OF GOODS THAT POSE A SLIPPERY HAZARD:

Surfactants in powder form soap powder certain water-treatment chemicals, eg Flocculants.

A5 : MINIMAL HAZARD PLACARD

DESCRIPTION:

The minimal hazard symbol shall be used when the goods being transported present no greater hazard than that presented by a wet road and have no adverse effect on the environment.

EXAMPLES OF GOODS THAT PRESENT A MINIMAL HAZARD:

Portable water dilute solutions in water.