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What is TremCard ?
A TREM card or a Transport Emergency Card as it is also known as is a document that is used when transporting dangerous goods.
This cards that workers carry at all times when their work involves transporting hazardous substances. These cards are provided by the occupier or operator of a facility and must be kept in the cab of any vehicle transporting dangerous goods.
TREM Cards carry information about the particular goods being transported and provide instructions to the driver or emergency responders in the event of an incident. Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (Including Rules pertaining to Transport of Hazardous Goods)
Carriage Owner & Driver's duty (R. 132) :
They will satisfy themselves about the information given to them by the consignor. The driver will be given relevant information in Annexure-V which will be kept in the driver's cabin and available during transportation.
Driver to take precautions (R. 133) :
Driver 'shall observe at all times all the precautions to prevent fire, explosion or escape from hazardous goods, shall ensure parking in a safe place and under control and supervision of himself or some other competent person above the age of 18 years. The driver will keep a TREMCARD and information as per the Rule 132 Sub rule (3) in his cabin.
General Contents of the TREMCARD-
- Nature of the carried substances - Aassociated hazard(s)- What actions should be taken in the event of an emergency.- They also include a contact name and telephone number for the relevant emergency services in the event of an accident.- Transport Emergency Cards must be visible in the vehicle at all times during the transportation of hazardous substances. - However, the carrier also has a legal obligation to ensure that cards are appropriate to the load.TremCard Sample No- 2
References- - Safeopedia.com
- Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (Including Rules pertaining to Transport of Hazardous Goods)
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
- Google.com
Carriage Owner & Driver's duty (R. 132) :
They will satisfy themselves about the information given to them by the consignor. The driver will be given relevant information in Annexure-V which will be kept in the driver's cabin and available during transportation.
Driver to take precautions (R. 133) :
Driver 'shall observe at all times all the precautions to prevent fire, explosion or escape from hazardous goods, shall ensure parking in a safe place and under control and supervision of himself or some other competent person above the age of 18 years. The driver will keep a TREMCARD and information as per the Rule 132 Sub rule (3) in his cabin.
General Contents of the TREMCARD-
- Nature of the carried substances
- Aassociated hazard(s)
- What actions should be taken in the event of an emergency.
- They also include a contact name and telephone number for the relevant emergency services in the event of an accident.
- Transport Emergency Cards must be visible in the vehicle at all times during the transportation of hazardous substances.
- However, the carrier also has a legal obligation to ensure that cards are appropriate to the load.
TremCard Sample No- 2 |
References-
- Safeopedia.com
- Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (Including Rules pertaining to Transport of Hazardous Goods)
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
- Google.com
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