Dry bulk handling and storage
Criteria by type of participant
PORTS AND SEAWAY CORPORATIONS
Performance indicator's objective:
Reduce cargo losses and dust generated during handling, transportation, and storage of dry bulk.
Note :
- Only applicable to port authorities that operate a terminal conveying dry bulk commodities, as in granular or pelletized cargo that is typically stored in silos or piles, and therefore not applicable to break bulk, lumber, or other project cargo.
2024 criteria
Level 1
Monitoring of regulations
Level 2
2.1 Collect cargo residues on the ground as soon as possible using methods that minimize dust generation (e.g. water spraying, vacuum sweeping, etc.).
2.2 Ensure that collected cargo residues are properly stored, recovered and/or disposed of.
2.3 Take measures to prevent water contamination during loading and unloading operations (e.g. use canvas between ships and docks when unloading).
2.4 For outdoor operations, reduce dust dispersion by using one or more of the following methods, but not limited to: spraying a light mist; using screens, air or water curtains and/or drapes; reducing conveyor belt height and speed; keeping outdoor dry bulk piles covered or protected by wind shields as much as possible when they are likely to blow away by the wind or to leach out on to the ground.
2.5 Fit storm drains with screens, baskets, geo-textiles or other devices in order to filter suspended solids found in stormwater runoff and ensure that such devices are cleaned on a regular basis.
2.6 Recover cargo losses under the conveyors.
2.7 Regularly wash vehicles in dedicated areas to avoid dust dispersal on and off-site.
Level 3
3.1 Adopt a Water and Land Pollution Prevention plan.
Note: See Annex 2-A.
3.2 Produce an incident report and maintain records for each incident of abnormal dust or discharge accompanied by a detailed analysis of the causes and corrective measures implemented.
Level 4
In the majority of the terminals operated by the port:
4.1 Implement a documented Inspection and Preventive Maintenance program targeting dry cargo handling equipment and dust suppression technologies.
Note: See Annex 2-B.
4.2 Adopt a procedure for managing loading and unloading operations in cases of abnormal dust emissions due to wind.
Note: The participant must have in place a procedure or a policy that defines, for each type of cargo, the adverse weather conditions that affect loading and unloading operations, and preventive measures to be taken. Procedures must also include a record of incidents and must be communicated to and systematically applied by relevant staff.
4.3 Conduct a detailed analysis of the loading, unloading, and handling process to identify critical stages, situations, or areas causing dust dispersal and establish a protocol for preventative measures.
Level 5
In all of the terminals operated by the port:
5.1 Implement a documented Preventive Maintenance program targeting dry cargo handling equipment and dust suppression technologies.
Note: See Annex 2-B.
5.2 Adopt a procedure for managing loading and unloading operations in cases of abnormal dust emissions due to wind.
Note: The participant must have in place a procedure or a policy that defines, for each type of cargo, the adverse weather conditions that affect loading and unloading operations, and preventive measures to be taken. This procedure must also include a record of incidents and must be communicated to, and systematically applied by, relevant staff.
5.3 Conduct a detailed analysis of the loading, unloading, and handling process to identify critical stages, situations, or areas causing dust dispersal and establish a protocol for preventative measures.
5.4 Use enclosed conveyors or chutes and telescoping arm loaders, operate in a closed circuit, or use other similar equipment to limit dust generation and releases into the environment.
5.5 Use dust suppression, baghouse, screw conveyors, vacuum collecting equipment, or other similar equipment in the handling of fine, granular, or powdery material.
Terminals
Performance indicator's objective:
Reduce cargo losses and dust generated during handling, transportation, and storage of dry bulk.
Note:
- Only applicable to terminals conveying dry bulk commodities, as in granular or pelletized cargo that is typically stored in silos or piles, and therefore not applicable to break bulk, lumber, or other project cargo.
2024 criteria
Level 1
Monitoring of regulations
Level 2
2.1 Collect cargo residues on the ground as soon as possible using methods that minimize dust generation (e.g., water spraying, vacuum sweeping).
2.2 Ensure that collected cargo residues are properly stored, recovered and/or disposed of.
2.3 Take measures to prevent water contamination during loading and unloading operations (e.g., use canvas between ships and docks when unloading).
2.4 For outdoor operations, reduce dust dispersion by using one or more of the following methods, but not limited to: spraying a light mist; using screens, air or water curtains and/or drapes; reducing conveyor belt height and speed; keeping outdoor dry bulk piles covered or protected by wind shields as much as possible when they are likely to blow away by the wind or to leach out on to the ground.
2.5 Fit storm drains with screens, baskets, geo-textiles or other devices in order to filter suspended solids found in stormwater runoff, and ensure that such devices are cleaned on a regular basis.
2.6 Recover cargo losses under the conveyors.
2.7 Regularly wash vehicles in dedicated areas to avoid dust dispersal on and off-site.
Level 3
3.1 Adopt a Water and Land Pollution Prevention plan that covers all sites that the participant operates on.
Note: See Annex 2-A.
3.2 Produce an incident report and maintain records for each incident of abnormal dust or discharge accompanied by a detailed analysis of the causes and corrective measures implemented.
Level 4
In the majority of the company’s participating terminals:
4.1 Implement a documented Inspection and Preventive Maintenance program targeting dry cargo handling equipment and dust suppression technologies.
Note: See Annex 2-B.
4.2 Adopt a procedure for managing loading and unloading operations in cases of abnormal dust emissions due to wind.
Note: The participant must have in place a procedure or a policy that defines, for each type of cargo, the adverse weather conditions that affect loading and unloading operations, and preventive measures to be taken. Procedures must also include a record of incidents and must be communicated to and systematically applied by relevant staff.
4.3 Conduct a detailed analysis of the loading, unloading, and handling process to identify critical stages, situations or areas causing dust dispersal and establish a protocol for preventative measures.
Level 5
In all of the company’s participating terminals:
5.1 Implement a documented Preventative Maintenance program targeting dry cargo handling equipment and dust suppression technologies.
Note: See Annex 2-B.
5.2 Adopt a procedure for managing loading and unloading operations in cases of abnormal dust emissions due to wind.
Note: The participant must have in place a procedure or a policy that defines, for each type of cargo, the adverse weather conditions that affect loading and unloading operations, and preventive measures to be taken. This procedure must also include a record of incidents and must be communicated to, and systematically applied by, relevant staff.
5.3 Conduct a detailed analysis of the loading, unloading, and handling process to identify critical stages, situations or areas causing dust dispersal and establish a protocol for preventative measures.
5.4 Use enclosed conveyors or chutes and telescoping arm loaders, operate in a closed circuit, or other similar equipment to limit dust generation and releases into the environment.
5.5 Use dust suppression, baghouse, screw conveyors, vacuum collecting equipment or other similar equipment in the handling of fine, granular, or powdery material.
