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Marine Safety Training Guide Container Inspector Qualification Code (EC) This booklet is one section of your personal on the job training (OJT) manual. It is your on-the job guide to qualification as a Container Inspector. It is your responsibility to document completed unit training items. For OJT, a person already holding this qualification code (i.e., verifying officer) is to observe you perform each task and sign in the appropriate space provided in this booklet. It may be necessary to perform a task several times. The verifying officer will not give credit for any task that is not performed satisfactorily. Multiple verifying officers may make entries in your workbook. Every verifying officer must enter his or her name, rate/rank, signature, and initials in the Record of Verifying Officers section. When you have completed all of the items required by your command for this qualification, your command may issue a letter of designation. Your personnel department should enter the appropriate code in your permanent record, to be reflected in your Personal Data Extract (PDE). Container Inspector (EC) Requirements:
(Optional items are at the discretion of individual commands)
Date Completed A. Completion of resident training courses (attach copy of completion certificates): 1. Entry Level Port Operations Course (ELPOC). Or 2 Marine Safety Technician A School (MST A). Or 3. Marine Safety Petty Officer Course MSPOC). 4. National Container Inspector Course (CIP) (Optional). Or 5. Explosive Handling Supervisor Course (EHS) (Optional). B. Completion of Initial Indoctrination Port Operations Course (IIPO). C. Complete the 33 CFR 126 portion of the Facility Inspector (EU) qualification. D. OIC Explosive Handling Supervisory Detail (EB) qualification (Optional) E. Completion of PQS Workbook. F. Accompany local National Cargo Bureau (NCB) Surveyors conducting hazardous material container inspections (USCG/NCB MOU of 20 July 94, COMDTINST M16000.15). (Optional) G. Accompany local U. S. Customs Service inspectors conducting contraband inspections of containerized cargo (USCG/USCS MOU of 12 Dec 88, COMDTINST M16000.15). (Optional) H. Short-term operational training with the Marine Industry, such as hazardous materials shippers, facility operators, carriers, etc. (Chapter 7.H.4, COMDTINST M16000.6). (Optional) I. Oral board (unit level) Container Inspector. J. Completed package with documentation submitted to Training Officer/Coordinator. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Verifying Officer:
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All qualification requirements have been satisfactorily completed. ________________________ ___________ Training Officer/Coordinator Date References: The following references will aid you in completing the majority of tasking in this manual: The Marine Safety Manual Vol. I, II & VI, COMDTINST M16000.6, .7 & .11 Preparation and Publication of Field Regulations, COMDTINST M16704.2 Guidance and Procedures for Conducting Containerized Hazardous Material Inspections, COMDTINST M16616.11 IICL-5 Guide for Container Equipment Inspection, Fifth Edition IICL Repair Manual for Steel Freight Containers, Fifth Edition IICL Repair Manual for Refrigerated Containers, Fifth Edition ISO 6346 Freight Container Coding, Identification and Marking ISO Handbook Freight Containers Container Inspection Handbook for Commercial and Military Intermodal Containers, DOD MIL-HDBK 138A Emergency Response Guide Book, DOT P 5800.5 33 U.S. Code 1221 et seq 46 U.S. Code 1503 49 U.S. Code 1901 - 1909 49 U.S. Code 5101 et seq (HMTL) MARPOL 73/78 Annex III 33 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 6 33 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 125 - 199 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 100 - 185 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 450 453 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, English Edition SOLAS 1974/78 Consolidated Edition, 1997 NVIC 02-96, Inspection of Cargo Handling Prior to Explosive Handling Operations CITAT MISLE Container Inspection Program Guide Book Your units instruction/policy on Explosive Handling Supervisory Details
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Explain container inspection (search) jurisdictional limitations (COMDTINST M16000.11) of the following: a. b. Consensual search of general cargo containers Search based upon reasonable suspicion __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Explain the differences between "tailgate" and devanning inspection (searches). What additional actions must be followed for devanning? __________ __________
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Describe "hazmat employer" training responsibilities (49 CFR 172 Subpart H). __________ __________ (49 CFR 172 Subpart H, 49 CFR 176.13 and IMDG Code 1.3) Describe terminal operators responsibilities. (49 CFR 171.2, and 172 Subpart G; 33 CFR 126) Describe shippers responsibilities. (49 CFR 171.2; 172 Subparts A, C, D, E, F, G, and H; and Part 173, IMDG Code Parts 2, 3 - 6) Describe vessel carriers responsibilities to handle certain hazardous materials. (49 CFR 176.100 - 900) Describe the conditions under which IMDG Code shipments may be offered or accepted for transportation within the U. S. (49 CFR 171.12(a) & (b)). Describe the exceptions to 49 CFR that are authorized by 49 CFR 171.12(c). __________ __________
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Container Inspector Section 4 Regulatory Differences in Shipment of Packaged Hazardous Materials via Rail, Highway and Water Modes
Task No. EC14 Task Description Describe modal differences for segregation. (49 CFR 174.81, 176.83, and 177.848) Describe special placarding provisions. (49 CFR 172.507, and 172.510) Describe Exception provisions for 454 Kg/1001 lbs. (49 CFR 172.504(c)) Describe the following documentation requirements: a. b. Marine Pollutants (49 CFR 171.4, and 172.322, IMDG Code 5.4.1.1.2.3) Additional descriptions (49 CFR 172.203, IMDG Code 5.4.1) __________ __________ __________ __________ Date Completed Verifying Officer Init.
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Describe the requirements for the following: (49 CFR 172, Subpart B, and 173.21 and 29, IMDG Code 1.1.4 and 5.1.3) a. b. Forbidden materials and packages Empty packagings __________ __________ __________ __________
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Demonstrate proficiency in the application and understanding of the IMDG Code in the following: a. b. c. Index (Volume 2) Dangerous goods list (Chapter 3.2) Special provisions (Chapter 3.3) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Describe major differences in hazard classification schemes described in 49 CFR 173.2 with IMDG Code dangerous goods classifications (IMDG Code Chapter 2)
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Describe the proper additional description requirements on the shipping papers. (49 CFR 172.203, IMDG Code 5.4) __________ __________
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Describe the differences in labeling requirements between 49 CFR 172 Subpart E and IMDG Code 5.2 Describe the following placarding requirements: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Applicability and exceptions (49 CFR 172.500, IMDG Code 5.3). Prohibited placarding. (49 CFR 172.502) Display of identification number on placards. (49 CFR 172.503, IMDG Code 5.3.2.1) General placarding requirements. (49 CFR 172.504, IMDG Code 5.3.1) Dangerous placards. (49 CFR 172.504(b)) Additional exceptions. (49 CFR 172.504(f), IMDG Code 5.3.1.1.2) Subsidiary hazards (49 CFR 172.505, 519, IMDG Code 5.3.1.1.3) Bulk packaging. (49 CFR 172.514, IMDG Code 5.3.1) Size and design (49 CFR 172.519, IMDG Code 5.3.1.2)
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Describe numbers/locations and visibility requirements of placarding. (49 CFR 172.516, IMDG Code 5.3.1.1) Describe the differences in placarding requirements between 49 CFR 172 Subpart F and IMDG Code 5.3.1)
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Describe how DOT Exemptions are obtained and procedures for checking compliance. (49 CFR 107.101) Describe how Competent Authority approvals are recognized. (49 CFR 107.3, 171.7, IMDG Code Chapter 7.9) Explain general requirements for non-bulk packagings. (49 CFR 173.24, and 173.24a, IMDG Code 4.1.1) Explain general requirements for bulk packagings (49 CFR 173.24 and 173.24b, IMDG Code Chapters 4.2 and 4.3) Explain the requirements for authorized packages and overpacks (49 CFR 173.25, IMDG Code 5.1.2). Explain packing group assignments, & exceptions for hazardous materials (49 CFR 173 Subparts C, D & I, IMDG Code Part 2) Identify the correct packaging for non-bulk hazardous materials other than Class 7. (49 CFR 172.101, 173 Subparts C, E & G, IMDG Code CHAPTER 3.2 &, Chapter 4.1) Identify the correct packaging for bulk hazardous materials other than Class 7 (49 CFR 173.Subpart F, IMDG Code CHAPTER 3.2 & Chapters 4.2 and 4.3) Explain requirements for preparation and packaging for Class 7 materials. (49 CFR 173.Subpart I, IMDG Code Chapter 4.19)
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Describe the following hazards and first-aid treatment (Chapter 10, COMDTINST M16000.6 Coast Guardsmans Manual): a. b. Oxygen deprivation. Toxic exposure through inhalation, ingestion, or dermal routes. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Identify the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). (SWP #160, Chapter 10 Appendix A, COMDTINST M16000.6). Demonstrate proper calibration and testing of required meters. (SWP #160, Chapter 10 Appendix A, COMDTINST M16000.6).
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Describe the differences between the Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP) and periodic examination programs (49 CFR 452, Chapter 9, COMDTINST M16000.11).
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Determine if hazardous material contents in maritime transportation containers are loaded in accordance with stowage and segregation regulations. (49 CFR 176; IMDG Code Chapters 7.1 & 7.2) __________ __________ Conduct an inspection of the internal structure of the container. Upon completion of inspection properly reseal the container. (Chapter 9, COMDTINST M16000.11) Complete CG 5577 report and initiate appropriate discrepancy corrective actions. (COMDTINST 16616.11) Perform the following for an inspection of an intermodal tank container. a. Check shipping papers for content. (49 CFR Subpart C, IMDG Code Part 5) __________ __________ c. Check tank markings and placarding for compliance. (49 CFR Subparts D & E, IMDG Code Chapter 5.3) c. Inspect the container frame for damage. (49 CFR 450-452) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Container Inspector Section 14 Record of Satisfactory Container Inspections Date Facility Name/Location Number of Containers Inspected Verifying Officer
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