Transportation of dangerous goods requires special attention to safety at each stage of the route. Participants in the transport process must understand what substances are in the car or container and what precautions must be observed. For this purpose, special signs, information plates and other marking elements are used.
One of the most important elements is the UN signs for marking vehicles and goods. Such information helps to identify the nature of the danger and makes transportation more understandable for drivers, terminal staff, movers and emergency services.
Why do I need special labeling?
The usual label with the name of the substance is not enough for an operational risk assessment. Special designations allow you to quickly identify the category of dangerous goods and select appropriate measures for handling them.
Marking is especially important during loading, unloading, temporary storage and passing through checkpoints. In the event of an emergency, visual information can significantly speed up making the right decision.
What does the danger sign show?
Graphic symbols on special signs are used to indicate the nature of the threat. Depending on the type of cargo, it may be a question of flammability, toxicity, corrosion, oxidizing properties or other dangerous characteristics.
In addition to the hazard label, the identification number of the substance or cargo may be indicated on containers and vehicles. The combination of designations allows you to more accurately determine which material the specialists are working with.
Marking of transport
Vehicles that transport dangerous substances must have appropriate markings in the designated places. The marking must be clearly visible and legible during transportation.
Different combinations of signs and information plates can be used for different types of cargo. Therefore, before shipping, it is important to check whether the labeling corresponds to the actual contents and documents for the cargo.
What to check before shipping
- conformity of the signs to the nature of the cargo;
- the correctness of identification designations;
- visibility and condition of the plates;
- conformity of marking to transport documents;
- reliable fastening of the elements on the car or packaging.
Special attention should be paid to the condition of the packaging. Damaged containers, poorly fixed labels, or unreadable designations can create additional difficulties during transportation and acceptance of cargo.
Why data accuracy is important
An error in labeling can lead to improper handling of the cargo. Therefore, the information
