Pavojingųjų krovinių vežimo Europos Sąjungos šalyse tyrimas

Abstract

Saugus pavojingųjų krovinių gabenimas yra svarbus uždavinys krovinių pervežimuose tarptautiniais maršrutais. Straipsnyje pateikiami anketinės analizės tyrimų rezultatai, parodantys, kaip respondentai Europos Sąjungos šalyse vertina pavojingųjų krovinių vežimą, kokie pavojingieji kroviniai dažniausiai vežami, kokiomis priemonėmis stengiasi užtikrinti saugų vežimą. Pateikiamos rekomendacinės priemonės Lietuvos vežėjamas, kaip galima būtų saugiau gabenti pavojinguosius krovinius.

Dangerous goods are substances with hazardous properties and products that can harm people, the environment or property. Incorrect transport or storage of such cargo can lead to human or animal disease, poisoning, burns, as well as explosion, fire, damage to other cargo, rolling stock, structures and equipment, contamination of the environment and water. It is not possible to avoid the risk of transporting dangerous goods, but it can be controlled and minimized.A study on the possibilities for improving the transport of dangerous goods in the European Union countries was carried out. The study was conducted using a survey method. Questionnaires were sent to transport companies carrying dangerous goods. These companies are based in the European Union countries. The purpose of the study was to find out what security measures the relevant transport company is taking to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods, the modes of transport of the most dangerous goods, the countries where the dangerous goods transported by the respective carrier are mostly transported, the information means used by the company for fast and safe transportation to the consignee of this type of cargo.The article presents the results of the study on the transport of dangerous goods in the EU countries. The questionnaire analysis showshow respondents in the European Union countries evaluate the transport of dangerous goods, what dangerous goods are usually transported, what are the causes of accidents and what is being done to reduce the risks of transporting dangerous goods.After analysis of the results of the study it can be stated that the EU countries have a variety of security measures to reduce the risk of dangerous goods transport. Therefore, Lithuanian carriers can be offered various means of safe transportation of these goods.The article provides guidance measures to ensure the safe transport of that cargo.