Regulations 16 and 17
SCHEDULE 6Information to be Provided and Carried
Part I
1. The information referred to in regulation 16(1) shall comprise—
(a)in relation to each of the types of explosives being carried—
(i)the designation;
(ii)the classification;
(iii)the UN Number preceded by the letters “UN”;
(iv)the total net mass in tonnes or kilograms of explosives carried except that the gross mass (in tonnes or kilograms) may be stated instead, if the consignor does not know or could not reasonably ascertain what the net mass is;
(v)whether in the case of explosives in Compatibility Group C, D or G, the explosives carried are explosive substances or explosive articles;
(b)in relation to the consignment as a whole—
(i)the number of packages consigned,
(ii)the name and address of the consignor,
(iii)the name and address of the consignee,
(iv)any other information which will enable the operator to comply with regulation 17(1), and
(v)a statement signed or authenticated by or on behalf of the consignor (in these Regulations referred to as the “consignor’s declaration”) confirming that—
(aa)the explosives as presented to the operator may be carried in conformity with these Regulations, and
(bb)the labelling and packaging of the explosives as presented to the operator conform with the 1991 Regulations and the Packaging Regulations.
Part II
1. The “Transport Documentation” concerning the explosives being carried shall comprise the following information—
(a)the information specified in Part I of this Schedule;
(b)the total number of packages;
(c)the total net mass in tonnes or kilograms of each type of explosive carried, except that the gross mass (in tonnes or kilograms) may be stated instead, if the operator does not know or could not reasonably ascertain what the net mass is;
(d)the emergency information specified in paragraph 2;
(e)the name and address of the operator of the vehicle.
2. The emergency information referred to in paragraph 1(d) shall comprise details of the measures to be taken by the driver in the event of an accident or emergency and other safety information concerning the explosives being carried and shall include details of—
(a)the nature of the danger inherent in the explosives being carried and the safety measures to be taken to avert any such danger;
(b)the action to be taken and treatment to be given in the event of any person coming into contact with the explosives being carried or with any substances which might be evolved;
(c)the measures to be taken in case of fire and, in particular, the fire-fighting appliances or equipment which must not be used;
(d)the measures to be taken in the case of breakage or deterioration of the packaging or of the explosives being carried, particularly where such breakage or deterioration results in a spillage of the explosives onto the road; and
(e)the measures to be taken to avoid or minimise damage in the event of spillage of explosives, which would pollute the aquatic environment.