SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS

A computer-aided specification system for handling transportation of hazardous materials by rail is proposed which would classify the risk potential of the shipment, provide safety controls such as fire-extinguishing agents and provide data to all personnel involved on freight handling.

• Corporate Authors:

  Railway Systems and Management Association

  181 East Lake Shore Drive
  Chicago, IL  United States  60611
• Authors:
  • Gilfillan, J H
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 1-6
• Serial:
  • Railway Management Review
  • Volume: 72
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Railway Systems and Management Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hazardous materials; Safety
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047924
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1976 12:00AM