Transport of dangerous goods during the harvest campaign

The harvest campaign is in full swing, and one of the main factors influencing the harvest is the uninterrupted supply of fuel to agricultural machinery. However, even during this period, one should not forget about the safety of transporting dangerous goods. There are no secondary requirements in ensuring the safety of transporting dangerous goods, but there are violations that can lead not only to large fines but also to the prohibition of vehicle operation.

We would like to remind you of the violations that prohibit the operation of a vehicle:
defects in the frame, coupling device, braking system, visible damage to the geometry of the tank body and its components;
leaks in pipeline and fitting connections, drips through pump seals, valves, shut-off valves, threaded connection gaskets, plugs and mechanical seals, drips and losses of transported liquids (materials) through leaks in tank and hose connections;
visible gaps in the places where the tank is attached to the vehicle frame (chassis), geometric degradation of the tank's fastening elements, supports, and steps;
the vehicle has not passed state technical inspection and has not received permission for the vehicle to participate in road traffic;
the vehicle is not registered with the State Industrial Supervision Service or other state bodies authorized to register vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods;
there is no (or an expired) certificate of vehicle admission for the transport of dangerous goods;
the driver does not have an ADR driver training certificate;
there are malfunctions in the automation system and/or emergency signaling system;
deadlines for tank inspections have been violated;
marking requirements have been violated;
modifications to the tank design were made without the manufacturer's approval, or in the case of design modifications affecting road traffic safety, without documentation confirming the vehicle's compliance with safety requirements;
there are damages to the lids of loading hatches, their latches, and sealing components;
the tanks lack grounding devices provided for in the operating documentation or by clause 58 of the Rules for ensuring the safety of transporting dangerous goods by road in the Republic of Belarus, approved by the Resolution of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus dated May 17, 2021 No. 35.
However, considering the long service life of road tankers and the specifics of agricultural work, it is necessary to constantly pay attention to the technical condition of the tank's load-bearing and fastening elements, the condition of tires, the protection of electrical wiring in explosion-hazardous zones of road tankers, the serviceability of grounding devices and fire extinguishing equipment, and the mandatory use of the hazard warning system (activation of an orange beacon, switching on low beam headlights, etc.). 
All light petroleum products used as fuel are inherently flammable, and some possess toxic properties; therefore, when performing the aforementioned work, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the established rules for the transportation of dangerous goods and fire safety measures.