Transport of dangerous goods by road - Accidents involving flammable Gases (class 2.1) in Portugal

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Patricio, P (Author) Other; João Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP; Bateira, C (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Occupational Safety and Hygiene - SHO 2013

Pages: 389-390

SHO 2013 International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene

Guimarães, 14 e 15 de Fevereiro

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Authenticus ID: P-009-RE5

Abstract (EN): In 2009, in Portugal, the transport of dangerous goods by road was 10% of the total, which corresponds to 10 million tons annually. About 70% of these goods are flammable. Since 1961, 80% of accidents with flammable products come from GPL. In this context and given the importance of this issue, it is intended to characterize in the present work, the accidents with flammable gases in Portugal. This work was based on official statistics of the Portuguese National Institute of Statistics and the National Authority for Civil Protection, as well in a bibliographic review performed through Metalib (FEUP). Between 2001 and 2005, 66 incidents were reported, 15 of which corresponded to propane, butane and other hydrocarbon gas liquefied mixture, having been recorded one dead. The transport of such goods is associated with the growth of the economy. It is, however, needed to avoid any accidents the adoption of appropriate measures.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2