Starting June 10, Implementation of the 'Hazardous Materials Transporter Qualification System'

Caught Transporting Hazardous Materials Without Qualification... Fine Up to 10 Million Won

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] The Ulsan Fire Department announced that the hazardous materials transporter qualification system will be fully implemented starting June 10, following the revision of the "Hazardous Materials Safety Control Act" in June 2020.

Accordingly, from June 10, those transporting hazardous materials exceeding the designated quantity must obtain a national technical certificate or complete safety training conducted by the Korea Fire Safety Institute.

A "hazardous materials transporter" refers to a driver of a vehicle (cargo truck) that transports containers loaded with substances that have a high risk of fire or explosion in large quantities.

If caught transporting hazardous materials without qualification, a fine of up to 10 million KRW will be imposed.

The Korea Fire Safety Institute's safety training is a one-day 8-hour session consisting of 3 hours of theory (hazardous materials laws, etc.), 2 hours of practical training (transportation standards, etc.), and 3 hours of practice and evaluation.

Upon completion of the training, a hazardous materials transporter booklet is issued.

A Ulsan Fire Department official stated, "Vehicles transporting hazardous materials exceeding the designated quantity must meet qualification requirements to operate," and added, "We urge the relevant drivers to fulfill these requirements in advance."

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