Annex III — ACTIONS FOR EU CARRIERS AND NON-EU CARRIERS

Measures to be taken and equipment to be put in place by EU carriers and non-EU carriers: (1) for prevention: verification, during and after loading and unloading, that plastic pellets are properly removed from the outside of the transport means and freight containers before leaving the installation, and that loading and unloading ramps of the transport means are closed when leaving the installation; clear communication on requirements concerning safe stowage; visually checking the integrity of packaging of plastic pellets prior to the journey; ensuring that protective covers on, for example, forklifts/hydraulic equipment are used to prevent the piercing of packaging; prevention of any leakage during the transport journey, for example, by ensuring that the transport means are technically suitable and that freight containers are supplemented, if necessary, with appropriate sealing; regularly cleaning the loading compartments, the freight containers and trailers to minimise the loss of spilled plastic pellets; visually checking the openings and integrity of the loading compartments, freight containers and trailers to contain and minimise plastic pellet losses prior to and, to the extent possible, during the journey, including in the multimodal terminals, rail terminals, inland ports and seaports. (2) for containment and clean-up: where possible, repair damaged packaging during transport and contain the remaining plastic pellets in the loading compartment; collect the spilled plastic pellets in closed containers or bags for proper disposal; where plastic pellets are transported in bulk tanks, open the bottom manhole/cone of the silo tank only after entering the cleaning bay; replace the container liner only in suitable and non-public areas, where any spillage can be contained; notify the appropriate authorities, such as international and national emergency authorities or environmental authorities of the Member State where the loss occurred. (3) equipment on board: at least one portable lighting device, hand tools (e.g. brooms, dustpans and brushes, buckets, repair tapes, etc.); closed collection containers/reinforced collection bags.