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Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals – Key Challenges and Potential Solutions

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Introduction

Chemical manufacturing is a non-stop process. Many of the chemicals are hazardous; still they are produced in large quantity. All sorts of safety measures and precautions can be taken at manufacturing

• stage. Next step is selling the products, which inescapably involves of
• transportation. Transportation of the Hazardous chemicals, therefore,

is a serious subject as it not only involves a manufacturing but entire locality around during its transit. Movement of any hazardous substance by any mode of transport involves a risk of accidental spillage of material or release of toxic chemicals , fire or explosion, The intensity of catastrophe is more when mode of transport is by Road.

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Challenges

Untrained drivers Bad condition of vehicles Badly painted signage or Irrelevant information Vehicles parked in non-designated areas

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Common practices prevalent in the transport crew No trained Drivers are employed for transportation Drivers lack knowledge of Chemical they are carrying, unaware of hazards – e.g. washing hands with benzene to remove oil/grease. The worst condition vehicles are deployed for carrying chemicals. Obligation of fulfilling the statutory compliances are scanty Tankers seen parked near Hotels, Schools, congested area, busy markets etc. Drivers are seen smoking and even cooking near loaded trucks. Tankers move on road with irrelevant information on “Emergency Information Panel”

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Examples of Challenges

Inaccurate Images Image does not match specs Unclear Photos

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Example of wrong information

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EXAMPLES

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EXAMPLES

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EXAMPLES

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THE REQUIREMENTS

• Explosive Rules
• Petroleum Rules
• Gas Cylinder Rules
• Central Motor Vehicle Rules
• Chemical Accident Rules

Legislation Emergency Response Center Training Public awareness

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Indian Regulations

• Warning to public to keep

away

• Indication of primary hazard

for emergency service in an accidental situation Warnings to be displayed on the vehicle with following objectives

• Number from 1 to 4 and any
• ne of the letters, P, R, S , T,

W, X, Y, Z followed at times by the letter E HAZCHEM Code

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Example

The HAZCHEM Code for Ethylene Dioxide (UN Code 1040) is 2PE.

• 2 – FOG equipment is recommended, though

extinguishing agent with higher code may be recommended

• P – Can be Violently reactive. Full body clothing

with breathing apparatus is necessary.

• The substance may be diluted and washed to

drain.

• E – Consider evacuation as the first priority.

Motor spirit has HAXZCHEM Code as 3YE.

• 3 – Use foam only
• Y – Can be violently reactive or explosive.

Breathing apparatus + protective gear to be used in case of fire The personnel protective equipment is a requirement in case of spillage. Any spillage of the substance should be contained..

• E – Consider evacuation as first priority.

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Key Definitions

Toxic Chemicals:

• Chemicals having the “Extremely

Toxic” or “Highly Toxic” values of acute toxicity and which, owing to their physical and chemical properties, are capable

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producing major accidents hazards. Flammable chemicals:

• Flammable

gases; chemicals which in the gaseous state at normal pressure and mixed with air become flammable and the boiling point of which at normal pressure is 20° C or below;

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flammable liquids: chemicals which have a flash point lower than 23° Cand the boiling point of which at normal pressure is above 20° C;

• Flammable liquids: chemicals

which have a flash point lower than 65° C, and which remain liquids under pressure, where particular processing conditions, such as high pressure and high temperature, may create major accident hazards. Explosives:

• Chemicals which may explode

under the effect of flame, heat or photo-chemical conditions

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which are more sensitive to shocks

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friction than dinitrobenzene.

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (http://envfor.nic.in/legis/hsm/hsm2sch1.html)

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Material Classification The Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989

• Class 1: Explosives
• Class 2: Gases
• Class 3: Flammable liquids
• Class 4: Flammable solids, combustible

materials, and materials that are dangerous when wet

• Class 5: Oxidisers and Organic Peroxides
• Class 6: Poisonous and

Etiologic(Infectious)

• Class 7: Radioactive
• Class 8: Corrosives
• Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous

Material

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Training : Roles and Responsibilities

Consignor

Goods carriage has valid registration. Vehicle has necessary first-aid, Safety equipment, and anti- dote(s). Has full information about the goods being carried. Driver has adequate training.

Transporter

Should verify vehicle registration and safety equipment. Should satisfy himself

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accuracy

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Consignor information. Owner and consignor should lay down the route for each trip in line with police authorities.

Driver

Keep all information provided to him in TREM card (Transport Emergency Card) Ensure that the parked vehicle is safe from fire, explosion, or any other risk. Should have ability to read and write atleast

• ne language specified

in Indian Constitution.

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Glimpse of Future Challenges

Integration of transportation and logistics systems. Air pollution from fine particulates, hydrocarbons, CFC Emissions, etc. Water contamination from cleaning fluids and sludge. Waster disposal from terminal

• perations.

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Way Forward –Trainings + Technology

OSHAS based model for trainings GIS based mapping of route Annual, refresher, and specific Identifying risks with routes

Trainings Technical Interventions

Self certification + Institutions Evaluating alternate routes and strategies Localised content + international best practices

Way Forward

Deploying FASTags for even faster alerts

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