| Document ID (ISN) | 57488 |
| CIS number |
92-271 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-11-885699-5 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission, Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances |
| Title |
Major hazard aspects of the transport of dangerous substances |
| Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1991. x, 58p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: GBP 7.50. |
| Abstract |
This report identifies the most prominent sources of risk in the transport of dangerous substances and possible methods for reducing them. Initial chapters describe the scope and method of the study, and how quantified risk assessment (QRA) studies were conducted. Principles associated with risk criteria are discussed. A summary of the results of the QRA studies and the extent to which the estimated risks are judged to be tolerable on the basis of these criteria is provided. A final chapter discusses emergency planning and response. The report concludes that most of the risks examined require reduction as far as is reasonably practicable. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; major hazards; transport of materials; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
report; hazard evaluation; sea transport; road transport; rail transport |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Major hazards
Transport of materials
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