Segurança do transporte rodoviário de produtos perigosos.

Abstract

This research paper is primarily concerned with safety aspects in the transport of dangerous goods cargo. The first part introduces information on the evolution of roads, the emergence of Road Engineering, early transport, its growth in various modes, new technology for roads and vehicles, followed by an analysis of the behavior of socio-economic facts and safety. Cargo Transport Operational. The second conceptualizes, classifies and lists Dangerous Goods, informs of the procedures and general prescriptions for the transport of Dangerous Goods Cargoes, reviews the old and current Legislation and lists the specific laws and regulations on such transport. The third part, in practical terms, focuses on an emergency response piano in the transport of Dangerous Goods Cargo justifying and defining the responsibilities and proposing control actions. It identifies the issue of safety and training of personnel dealing with the transport of dangerous goods, shows the need for political reformulation in the area, highlights goals to be prioritized and proposes, in the short and long term, measures for greater participation of society. , understood there, as companies, professional technicians and unions, in a preventive action of awareness, control and evaluation of reality. In the government sector, it emphasizes the need for greater performance in the supervision and control of work environments, in the statistical evaluation and control, in the training and specialization of personnel directly involved in the Sector. A proposal for a regular effective and compulsory training course for all persons involved in the transportation, stowage and storage of Dangerous Goods is presented.