BP make chernical code film
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A SHORT film made by BP Chemicals effectively illustrates the new HAZCHEM system of marking tanker vehicles carrying hazardous loads.
The film stresses that about 100,000,000 tons of goods carded by road are fuels and chemicals classed as potentially hazardous.
Strict regulations governing the movement of such loads has minimised accidents, and over the last 10 years there has been only one emergency every five million miles.
The film commentary says: "With a single number, and a maximum of two letters the HAZCHEM code signals the appropriate safety precautions and immediate action needed to deal with any hazard.
It also shows what havoc can be caused if incorrect methods are used to deal with an emergency.
The film is available on loan from: The BP Film Library, 15 Beaconsfield Road, London NW10 2LE.