CONTROL OF MAJOR-ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DANGEROUSSUBSTANCES RELATING TO COMBINED TERMINALS

Abstract

In the course of combined transport of dangerous goods the cargo is reloaded from
one vehicle to another in the territory of combined terminals. Although combined terminals do
not fall under the scope of Seveso III Directive, major-accidents involving dangerous
substances might occur in their territory, the consequences of which could even extend outside
their territory or might even have an impact on the neighbouring civil population. Based on our
experience the causes of such major-accidents can always be traced back to deficiencies of the
management system, therefore, in the present article the authors aim to analyse the aspects to
be considered in case of combined terminals for the purpose of control of major-accidents
involving dangerous substances.