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Voluntary marking scheme for tankers launched
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A VOLUNTARY scheme of safety markings for road tankers carrying dangerous chemicals was launched throughout the country last week. But the voluntary concept did not meet with the approval of the Automobile Association. They claimed, in the summer edition of the magazine Drive, that the danger of a "Flixborough on wheels" catastrophe was such that far stricter compulsory controls are needed.
The Voluntary Tanker Marking Scheme has been designed to give information to emer gency services attending a fire or spillage of a dangerous load.
A composite sign tells police and fire brigades what initial action to take, identifies the chemical being carried, warns off the general public and gives a telephone number from which specialist advice may be obtained.
The scheme will break the ground for statutory regulations which may eventually be introduced. But, Drive said that the code should be made law now and not just left as a good idea "backed and adopted by the responsible few."
Carriers and manufacturers are being asked to comment on the voluntary scheme so that their experience can be used to help draft any new legislation.
A working party reporting to the Health and Safety Executive devised the scheme. The Road Haulage Association, the Chemical Industries Association, the police, fire brigades and relevant government partments were all represei It has been stressed tha new signs do not mean the general public should " a go" if they see an acci involving a tanker.
Instead they are askel call the emergency ser and keep well clear of vehicle.