Regulatory requirements for packaging, labelling and transportation of hazardous wastes are provided under Rule 7 of the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 as amended, and notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Every driver of a goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall observe at all times all the directions necessary for preventing fire, explosion or escape of dangerous or hazardous goods carried by him while the goods carriage is in motion, and when it is not being driven he shall ensure that the …

Transport Emergency Cards (TREM Cards) are cards that workers carry at all times when their work involves transporting hazardous wastes. TREM Cards carry information about the particular goods being transported and provide instructions to the driver or emergency responders in the event of an incident.

The Environmental Protection Act Enacted in 1986, the Environment Protection Act aims to establish a sufficient protection system for the environment. It gives the power to the central government to regulate all forms of waste and to tackle specific problems that may present themselves in different regions of India.

The IMDG Code was developed as an international code for the maritime transport of dangerous goods in packaged form, in order to enhance and harmonize the safe carriage of dangerous goods and to prevent pollution to the environment.

When transporting any hazardous substance, the carrier should have a Transport Emergency Card (TREMCARD) inside the vehicle. The TREMCARD should detail the substances being carried, its hazard(s) and what actions should be taken in the event of an emergency.

The Haryana transport department on Tuesday directed that from now on,validity of a driving license issued for driving a transport vehicle carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature will be valid only one year. In the case of a license issued to drive a transport vehicle,it will be valid for three years.

It regulates the manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemicals in India. The transport of hazardous chemicals must meet the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Rules regulating transport of Dangerous Goods by roads within India is promulgated through Hazardous Substances (Classification Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2011 and The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

Overview The Hazardous Material Transportation Act (HMTA) was published in 1975. Its primary objective is to provide adequate protection against the risks to life and property inherent in the transportation of hazardous material in commerce by improving the regulatory and enforcement authority of the Secretary of Transportation.

The goods carriage has a valid registration to carry the hazardous goods. The vehicle is equipped with necessary First-aid, Safety equipments and antidotes as may be necessary. The transporter or owner of the goods carriage has full and adequate information about the dangerous or hazardous goods being transported.