Road transport is the most frequently used means of transport, and half of the transported goods belong to the hazardous category. The transport of dangerous goods by this mode of transport in Europe is regulated by ADR regulations, an agreement amended every two years. The most important changes to the ADR regulations in 2009 concerned safety instructions for drivers and new markings for shipments and vehicles.The ADR regulation also standardized the scope of mandatory equipment for the means of transport.
Further changes came into force on January 1, 2011. The safety of transporting hazardous materials on Polish roads can be ensured by all participants involved in the transport of these goods adhering to current traffic regulations and ADR provisions..
SAFETY OF ROAD TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Road transport is the most commonly used means of transportation and half of the transported goods falls into the category of hazardous. In Europe, the transport of these dangerous goods is governed by ADR rules, the agreement is amended every two years.
The most important changes in the ADR rules in the 2009 concerned safety instructions for drivers and new labels for the shipments and vehicles. ADR regulation also unified the scope of compulsory equipment transport. From 01.01.2011 further changes entered into force. Transport safety of hazardous materials on Polish roads can be ensured through observance, by all involved in the transport of these cargoes, of current traffic laws and the provisions of the ADR
1. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
According to global statistics, about half of the transported goods belong to the hazardous category. All modes of transport—road, rail, air, sea, and inland waterway—are used in their logistics. However, land and rail transport are used most frequently. To predict and minimize the associated risks, separate international agreements exist for each branch of transport. (…)
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Source: Logistics Magazine
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