Equipment of vehicles transporting dangerous goods
One of the priority and effective areas of control and preventive work aimed at improving the safety of dangerous goods transportation is the implementation of technical (technological, verification) measures (hereinafter referred to as measures) jointly with employees of the State Automobile Inspectorate of the Beshenkovichi District Department of Internal Affairs concerning vehicles transporting dangerous goods on public roads. Based on the results of the measures carried out, the most common violation is the incomplete equipment of vehicles.
According to paragraphs 160, 164, 165 of the Rules for ensuring the safety of dangerous goods transportation by road transport in the Republic of Belarus, drivers of motor vehicles engaged in the transportation of dangerous goods by road transport must equip vehicles with:
1. Fire extinguishers:
at least two fire extinguishers, one of which has a minimum charge mass of 2 kg, suitable for extinguishing a fire in the engine compartment or cabin, and the capacity of additional fire extinguishers is determined as follows:
On transport units with a technically permissible maximum mass exceeding 7.5 t, the minimum total mass of the charge of additional fire extinguishers shall be 10 kg, provided that one of them has a minimum charge mass of 6 kg. The minimum total mass of the charge of all fire extinguishers on the transport unit shall be 12 kg;
On transport units with a technically permissible maximum mass from 3.5 t to 7.5 t, the minimum total mass of the charge of additional fire extinguishers shall be 6 kg, provided that one of them has a minimum charge mass of 6 kg. The minimum total mass of the charge of all fire extinguishers on the transport unit shall be 8 kg;
On transport units with a technically permissible maximum mass up to 3.5 t, the minimum total mass of the charge of additional fire extinguishers shall be 2 kg, and several additional portable fire extinguishers may be used, provided that one of them has a minimum charge mass of 2 kg. The minimum total mass of the charge of all fire extinguishers on the transport unit shall be 4 kg.
Vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods packed in limited or excepted quantities, as well as carried in accordance with paragraph 1.1.3.6 of Annex A to the ADR Agreement in packages, shall be equipped with one fire extinguisher with a charge mass of at least 2 kg, suitable for extinguishing a fire in the engine or cabin of the vehicle.
2. At least two wheel chocks for each vehicle (road train unit), with dimensions corresponding to the wheel diameter.
3. Two warning triangles.
4. A first-aid kit for vehicle equipment (automotive).
5. A high-visibility vest for each crew member.
6. Portable lighting devices for each crew member.
7. A fire blanket (when transporting dangerous goods with hazard signs No. 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3).
8. A shovel, a drainage trap to prevent hazardous substances from entering the sewage system, and a box with 25 kg of dry sand (when transporting dangerous goods with hazard signs No. 3, 4.1, 4.3, 8, 9). Special coverings, rubber or tarpaulin mats of at least 1x1 m in size can be used as drainage traps.
9. Two autonomous power lanterns with flashing or steady orange lights.
10. With two "Danger" signs on their own supports.
11. In cases provided for in written instructions or the safety data sheet of the substance, the vehicle shall be equipped with means for neutralizing the transported dangerous substance and personal protective equipment for the driver and accompanying personnel.
In the first quarter of 2024, no accidents or incidents were registered in this area.
Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus (GOSPROMNADZOR)