Class 1 dangerous goods: how and with what to transport safely?

Which truck should be chosen to transport dangerous goods of the first class? To answer this question, it is worth realizing that the transportation process depends on two factors, namely:

· From the amount of cargo;

· From the nature of transportation.

According to the European Agreement, which regulates the international road transportation of dangerous goods (under the abbreviation DOPNV/ADR), only four types of specialized vehicles can be used for such movement. DOPNV/ADR is the main document that describes how the safe transportation of Class 1 cargo takes place.

First of all, specialized vehicles EX/II and EX/III are used for transporting dangerous goods. They are ideal for packaging and safe transportation, meet all the requirements of the European Agreement. Before the transport unit is sent on the road, it is marked with orange plates. The vehicle, in turn, is marked with large danger signs to alert all oncoming road users.

Compliance with EX/II and EX/III is confirmed by the certificate of approval of these vehicles for the transportation of dangerous goods. Both machines can be used for this type of transportation, the difference is only in the maximum amount of cargo that can be safely placed in the truck.

According to the European agreement, it is possible to calculate the maximum permissible volume of explosives contained in first-class cargo for one vehicle that complies with European standards:

Транспортна

одиниця

Підклас

Група

сумісності

1.1

1.1 А

Окрім

1.1 А

1.2

1.3

1.4

Окрім

1.4 S

1.5 і 1.6

Порожня неочищена тара

EX/II

6,25

1000

3000

5000

15000

Без обмежень

5000

Без

обмежень

EX/III

18,75

16000

Без

обмежень

16000

Без

Обмежень

The next type of vehicles that are suitable for transporting dangerous goods are general purpose trucks. They can be used to transport two categories of Class 1 products:

· Dangerous goods in a limited quantity, in accordance with the terms of section 3.4 of the Additional Regulations. That is, three cargoes with numbers UN 0012, UN 0014 and UN 0055 can be transported in one transportation;

· Dangerous goods transported, taking into account the rule of a thousand points, that is, the amount of cargo and one transport unit. It should not exceed the maximum value specified in section 1.1.3.6 of the European Agreement. For the transportation of dangerous goods of class 1 under such conditions, it is not necessary to mark the transport units with orange plates and danger signs.

Also, general purpose trucks can be used to tow trailers if they meet the requirements for EX/II and EX/III vehicles. In this case, the amount of dangerous goods of class 1 is also taken into account: it should not exceed the permissible norm.

The last type of vehicle eligible for Class 1 cargo transportation is passenger cars. They are allowed to be used in cases where the dangerous substance is packaged for retail sale and is intended for personal use, for example in the home, for sporting or recreational purposes.

Therefore, four types of vehicles are used for the transportation of dangerous goods: specialized EX/II and EX/III, general purpose trucks and passenger cars. The last type of vehicle is used only for the transportation of cargo for personal use and in limited quantities.

If you have difficulties with organizing transportation and choosing a vehicle, you can contact us and ask your question to a specialist on our website. We will help solve organizational issues and take care of the safety of your cargo.

20/10/2022 16:35:39

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