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Statutory Regulations Related to Hazardous Chemical Transportation. Presentation by K M Amanulla Former Director of Factories & Boilers, Kerala & Convener – Safety, Health & Environment Cell, KSPC. Two day work shop on TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
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Statutory Regulations Related to Hazardous Chemical Transportation Presentation by K M Amanulla Former Director of Factories & Boilers, Kerala & Convener – Safety, Health & Environment Cell, KSPC Two day work shop on TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Under Chemical Disaster Management at Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram on 24th and 25th November, 2010
Factors Contributing Hazardous Chemical Transport • Shift from Agri economy to manufacturing base and then to service oriented • Industrial policy – encouragement for producing locally • R& D contribution – Pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, etc. • Bulk imports through marine tankers - onwards transport by road carriers • Major Accident Hazard Units • Involved in manufacture, storage or import of hazardous chemicals in excess of the specified threshold planning quantities (MSIHC Rules)