Update: Dangerous Goods Guideline For Hay

I wanted to share with you a reminder on Dangerous Goods guidelines specifically for Hay that we will be updating travellers on this week. Placards to identify the dangerous goods need to be consistently applied and as such we are sending a reminder out as well as reaching out directly to specific groups that we know travel often with hay to remind them of the Transport Canada regulation.

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act legally obligates customers transporting hay or straw to ensure the goods are safely and securely packaged and transported, and that they are identifiable through approved labelling.

The following steps must be taken when transporting hay on a BC Ferries vessel:

· A Dangerous Goods Shipping Document is required for hay regardless of weight or number of bales.

· Placards must be placed on the outside of the vehicle carrying the hay if the total weight is 500 kg (1100 lb) or more.

· Hay must be secured within a closed vehicle, or the load must be completely covered with tarps to prevent random ignition.

· Loads that are wet, damp or contaminated cannot be transported on a vessel.

Dangerous goods regulations do not apply to unbaled or loose hay used for feed during transport or as bedding in a livestock transport unit. Drivers must declare all dangerous goods at the terminal ticket booth, through an attendant, or vessel officer.

We will also be posting this information to our main community page as an update and to be able to reference back to.

As always, any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Tamara Olson (she/her)

Community Relations Manager

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

T: 250-978-2069

tamara.olson@bcferries.com