BIS issues new guidelines for transportation of dangerous, hazardous goods
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with new guidelines to enhance safety in transportation of dangerous, hazardous goods posing threat to public safety, properties and environment.
The guidelines provide in detail precautions to be taken for packaging, handling and transportation of such hazardous goods.
The guidelines are meant for all stakeholders including vehicle owners, transport agencies, contractors, consignors, consignees, operators and drivers.
According to an official statement, the BIS has recently published 'IS 18149:2023 - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Guidelines', which have been formulated under the Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01, of BIS.
The new guidelines are expected to set a new benchmark for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials across the country.
"With the aim of standardizing the transportation practices, the BIS guidelines will help ensure that hazardous goods are transported in a safe and secure man