Dangerous goods transport problems in Lithuania

Abstract

Dangerous goods are a specific part of all goods. About 50% of cargoes are considered dangerous when they are transported in the Republic of Lithuania. Anyone transporting or storing dangerous goods must solve two additional problems: choose the mode of transport and reduce the risk of accidents and the potential damage to people and the environment during transport. Carrying goods by road involves the risk of traffic accidents Dangerous goods that are transported or stored incorrectly can cause 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. This article analyzes accidents and incidents of dangerous goods transportation by road transport. There are presented the research results indicating the way the respondents estimate the main factors related to risk in road transport, there is provided analysis thereof. The main causes for traffic accidents incurred by enterprises and factors determining route selection are presented. Recommendation measures for reduction of accidents in road transport while transporting dangerous goods are presented.