Q. Consigner for safe transportation of dangerous goods?
It is the responsibility of the consigner to ensure the following,
1. The goods carriage should have a valid registration to carry hazardous goods
2. The vehicle should be equipped with necessary first-aid, safety equipments and antidotes as may be necessary.
3. The transporter/ owner of the goods should have full and adequate information about the dangerous or hazardous goods being transported
4. The driver of the goods carriage should be trained in handling the dangers posed during transportation of such goods
5. The Consigner should provide the owner of the goods carriage full and adequate information about the dangerous or hazardous good being transported so as to make the driver aware of the safety rules for transportation of hazardous goods and the risks involved.