Seosan Fire Station Inspects Hazardous Materials Transport Vehicles at Daesan Petrochemical Complex

Seosan Fire Station in Chungnam conducted on-site inspections of hazardous material transport vehicles in the Daesan Petrochemical Complex area from the 23rd to the 30th. The photo shows the on-site inspection. Photo by Seosan Fire Station

Seosan Fire Station in Chungnam announced on the 31st that it conducted roadside inspections of vehicles transporting and carrying hazardous materials in the Daesan Petrochemical Complex area from the 23rd to the 30th.

This roadside inspection targeted vehicles carrying mobile tank storage for hazardous materials and vehicles loaded with hazardous material containers.

The inspection focused on checking whether transporters and carriers of hazardous materials had completed practical training, whether hazardous material containers were properly secured, whether certificates of completion for final inspections and regular inspection records were present, and whether other storage and handling standards were being followed.

Transporting or carrying hazardous materials without proper qualifications may result in a fine of up to 10 million won, and those who have not completed the required practical training will be prohibited from transporting or carrying hazardous materials until the training is completed.

Additionally, failure to keep certificates of completion for final inspections and regular inspection records may result in a fine of up to 5 million won, so caution is advised.

Han Unggyo, head of the Prevention and Safety Division, stated, "Even a minor accident involving hazardous materials can easily lead to a major disaster," and added, "We will continue to do our best to ensure the safety management of hazardous materials on the roads for the safety of the public."

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