Risk Assessment of Chemicals Transportation by Road in Egypt | ||||
| Journal of Environmental Studies and Researches | ||||
| Article 25, Volume 11, Issue 4, December 2021, Page 464-488 PDF (932.75 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jesr.2021.290124 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Hany Othman 1; Ashraf Zahran* 1; Yasser Ibrahim2
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| 1Environmental Studies and Researches Institute, University of Sadat City Egypt | ||||
| 2Department of Air Pollution Research- National Research Center, Dokki, Giza | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This study aimed to, estimate the hazard involved during chemicals transportation using truck trailer from Alexandria to idku site . This study was carried-out on 40 drivers that drive their petroleum tank from Alexandria To Idku for determination of the risk hazards that may exposed to it during transportation of the petroleum oil from Alexandria to Idku in the time frame 2019-2020. This risk assessment method will utilize a matrix system that will evaluate the interaction between the main factors. The results concluded that, transportation of petroleum products by road truck creates numerous opportunities for hazardous materials to be accidentally released into the environment, the most activities of a highest risk includes driving on the roads, Loading and checking/securing the lashing/ valves after finish loading, driving to the clients, driving into the site, Stopping & shutting the truck down. The results on the existing control measures cleared that, the highest existing control measures observed in Training the driver to defensive diving, wearing a proper gloves &watch out what to touch, Pre mobilization safety check of the truck, It is environmental issue because the theft don’t know what hazmat he dealing with, Never drive without lights, Pre-operating Check, if anything you found wrong inform your supervisor and go to maintenance to repair. obey follow-up of preventive maintenance. The higher risk incidences observed in the long distances of the transportation. Also, Urine and blood analysis must be carried-out on the drivers continuously for detection of the level of anathetics drugs to avoid any accidents or risks results from this drugs. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Risk Assessment; Chemicals Transportation; Road; Egypt | ||||
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