Transportation safety responsibilities/procedures

The New Zealand Transport Agency updated its Road Safety Audit procedures to better embed the safe system approach in 2013. The procedure includes specific sections on the safe system , a risk assessment matrix that includes a focus on fatal and serious injuries, and an electronic report format for tracking audit responses. 

As the field of H S removal using IL-based technologies continues to develop, researchers must emphasize safety not only in their laboratory procedures but also in their reports and publications. H S is corrosive, flammable, toxic, and potentially lethal - it must be transported, handled, and disposed of responsibly by persons with proper training, experience, and protective equipment. 

Prior to April 16, 1981, pressure relief devices required approval by the Bureau of Explosives of the Association of American Railroads. Subsequent to April 16, 1981, the U.S. Department of Transportation promulgated new regulations amending 49 CFR 173.34 to eliminate the need for pressure relief device approval by the Bureau of Explosives. It is now the responsibility of the individual manufacturer or shipper to conduct flow and/or fire tests on new pressure relief device combinations to show compliance with CGA S-1.1, Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases [4] CGA C-12, Qualification Procedure for Acetylene Cylinder Design [5] and CGA C-14, Procedures for Fire Testing of DOT Cylinder Safety Relief Device Systems [6], as applicable, and to retain test records of this compliance. 

The table refers transportation carriers and shippers to Emergency Response Guide (ERG) number 154, governing toxic and/or corrosive (non-combustible) substances. The ERG covers potential hazards to health and fire/explosion pubhc safety in regards to first steps when a spill occurs, protective clothing and evacuation procedure and emergency responses to fire, spills, leaks, and first aid. 

These products and the auxiliary materials normally combined with them are capable of producing adverse health effects ranging from minor skin irritation to serious systemic effects. Exposure to these materials should be minimized and avoided if feasible through the observance of proper precautions, use of appropriate engineering controls and proper personal protective clothing and equipment, and adherence to proper handling procedures. Each of these preventive measures depends upon responsible action by adequately informed persons referring to the Material Safety Data Sheet for each of the products to be used, stored or transported. 

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