Date:

August 31, 2023

Categories:

Industry News, Tips & Tricks,

Equipped in an emergency:
TUIS support for dangerous goods incidents.Learn how the Transport Accident Information Assistance System (TUIS) provides assistance in an emergency.

Accident with consequences

At around 11:30 p.m. on August 14, a serious traffic accident occurred near Wuppertal. A truck carrying several tons of hazardous materials caught fire. The arriving fire department immediately started extinguishing the fire – under heavy breathing protection. This prevented the fire from spreading to the hazardous goods.

The hazardous material transported was naphthalene, which had not escaped despite the fire.

 

Image: Example of hazardous goods transport / Source: pixabay

Beispielbild Gefahrguttransport

Naphthalene

Naphthalene is a harmful and environmentally hazardous substance. It is hardly soluble in water, but the vapors are flammable. On the human body it can cause severe irritation and dermatitis, in the bloodstream it can damage red blood cells. Care should also be taken when inhaled, it can cause irritation of mucous membranes, headaches and nausea, vomiting and states of confusion. If swallowed, it can cause gastrointestinal upset, respiratory paralysis, convulsions and tremors. Liver and kidneys may also be damaged. Naphthalene is in Class 4 and has UN number 1334, or 2304 in the molten state.

Produktinformationen "Gefahrzettel Kl. 4.1 Flammable Solid, 100x100mm, 1 Stk pro Blatt" Gefahrgutetikett "Gefahrzettel" gem. ADR, RID, IATA, IMDG Code

TUIS (Transport Accident Information Assistance System)

A great help for the fire department to get the fire under control quickly is the TUIS (Transport Accident Information Support System). Immediately after the arrival of the fire department, TUIS provided technical advice to the fire department on the phone. With their help, the fire department was able to quickly begin successfully extinguishing the fire.

TUIS is a service of the chemical industry and helps in the event of hazardous substance spills.

TO THE WEBSITE

The correct use of the TUIS database:
Safety in handling dangerous goods.

For those cases where it is not clear which control center is closest, there is a TUIS database. There, you can enter your postal code and the hazardous substance – regardless of whether it is a UN number or a name – and immediately receive the name of the nearest TUIS control center that can help with the problem.

For emergencies, TUIS is divided into 3 service levels:

1. Stage

Telephone advice from an emergency call center.
This service is free of charge.

2. Stage

TUIS specialists come to the site for advice.
This service is chargeable and will be invoiced to the originator.

3. Stage

The fire department of a company participating in TUIS comes on site and provides personnel and material support, such as special equipment. This service is subject to a charge and is also billed to the party responsible.

TUIS control centers

In total, there are 130 operations in Germany and 48 operations in Austria that are available to answer questions.

13 of them are available around the clock (as of February 7, 2022):

TUIS Leitstelle

Telefonnummer
BASF SE, Ludwigshafen +49 (0)621 / 6 04 33 33
BASF Coatings GmbH, Münster +49 (0)251 / 143 227
BASF Schwarzheide GmbH, Schwarzheide +49 (0)35752 / 6 21 12
Bayer AG, Berlin +49 (0)30 / 46 81 42 08
Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG, Leverkusen +49 (0)214 / 30 99 300
Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH, Stade +49 (0)4146 / 91 23 33
Evonik Industries AG, Chemiepark Marl +49 (0)2365 / 49 22 32
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Düsseldorf +49 (0)211 / 7 97 33 50
InfraLeuna GmbH, Leuna +49 (0)3461 / 43 43 33
InfraServ GmbH & Co. Gendorf KG, Burgkirchen an der Alz +49 (0)8679 / 7 22 22
Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG, Frankfurt am Main +49 (0)69 / 3 05 64 18
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt +49 (0)6151 / 72 24 40

Impressive balance sheet

Since TUIS was founded, the chemical plant fire departments have assisted the Public Hazard Defence Forces in transport and storage accidents involving chemicals in around 36,420 cases, including around 5,890 times with crew and equipment (as of June 2022).

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Dangerous goods transport safely under control: the role of TUIS and dangerous goods labels

Smooth transportation of hazardous goods requires not only careful planning, but also rapid response in an emergency. This is where the Transport Accident Information Support System (TUIS) comes into play. TUIS is a vital service that supports safe transportation conditions. In conjunction with accurate hazardous material labels, placards and orange warning signs, TUIS plays a critical role in labeling and managing hazardous material shipments.

Dangerous goods shipments are essential for getting products such as chemicals, gases and other hazardous materials from point A to point B safely. Proper labeling is of utmost importance in this process. Dangerous goods labels and the familiar orange warning signs - also known as placards - provide visual information about the type of dangerous goods, their hazard class and specific risks. These labels allow not only carriers, but also emergency responders to immediately identify and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency.

This is exactly where TUIS comes into play. The Transport Accident Information Assistance System provides a clear plan for rescue teams in hazardous materials situations. TUIS is divided into different levels: from telephone advice to direct on-site assistance. This service makes it possible to have experts with in-depth knowledge of dangerous goods and their properties quickly at hand to ensure competent assistance in an emergency.

The combination of TUIS with accurate dangerous goods labels and placards is a powerhouse that ensures the safety of people and the environment. Clear labeling not only facilitates transportation, but also helps provide timely warning of potential hazards. This synergy of information and preparedness for action is key to effectively managing hazardous materials shipments and minimizing accidents.

Overall, it is clear that proper labeling and rapid emergency response are essential to keeping hazardous materials shipments safe. TUIS and the combination of dangerous goods labels, placards and warning signs create a robust safety structure that makes the transport of dangerous goods responsible and efficient.

Transport of dangerous goods and TUIS: Effective safety through labeling

Hazardous material shipments are essential in many industries. However, safe handling of these potentially hazardous materials requires not only knowledge of their properties, but also proper labeling. This is where dangerous goods labels, placards and the Transport Accident Information Assistance System (TUIS) come into play to ensure effective safety measures.

Hazardous materials labels and placards play a key role in identifying hazardous materials shipments. The uniform orange warning placards carry information about the hazard class, the name of the hazardous material, and the specific risks. These visual markings are important not only for transporters, but also for emergency responders in the event of an accident to take immediate and appropriate action.

TUIS, the Transportation Accident Information Assistance System, complements these markings by providing expertise and support in the event of an emergency. With multiple levels of service, from telephone advice to direct on-site assistance, TUIS ensures that expert knowledge is readily available. This enables a fast and well-informed response to hazardous materials incidents.

The combination of TUIS with accurate dangerous goods labels and placards creates an effective safety network. Transportation companies can rely on these systems to have the necessary information and measures at hand, both during normal operations and in the event of an emergency. This not only ensures the safety of employees and the environment, but also helps prevent costly accidents and disruptions.

In the world of hazardous materials transportation, clear labeling and rapid response are critical. TUIS and the combination of dangerous goods labels and placards provide a proven strategy to achieve these goals and ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods.

TUIS and dangerous goods labels: an unbeatable combination for safe transports

Transporting hazardous materials requires not only comprehensive knowledge of the materials themselves, but also clear labeling and the ability to respond quickly in the event of an emergency. In this respect, dangerous goods labels, placards and the Transport Accident Information Assistance System (TUIS) are indispensable elements for ensuring the safety of shipments.

Hazmat labels and placards serve as visual communication tools for the type of hazardous material being transported, its hazard class, and specific risks. These labels are not only important to transporters, but also play a key role in ensuring smooth cooperation with emergency responders and other emergency teams.

TUIS is stepping up to the plate to supplement these labels with expertise and rapid support. The Transportation Accident Information Assistance System provides a range of services, from telephone advice to on-site assistance from experienced professionals. This system ensures that in the event of a hazardous materials accident,