Watched?
How was it?
Kiss death for vehicles coming in the opposite direction,,,
Well, this is how safely hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are transported in India....
All safety precautions and directions go through the roof once these vehicles are outside the factory gates of their clients.
These companies, mostly multinationals and huge state undertakings, have taken the easy Öutsourcing Route for their transportation needs.
Float tenders, inviting applications from transporters and fleet owners. Select and hand over the responsiblity of moving their stuff.
Mandatorily, the drivers of these hazmat vehicles are supposed to go through regular exams.
Like anything in India, these certificaites are purchaseable.
Transporters/fleet owners manage their beautifully.
So, drivers are ill-trained to drive these vehicles.
Neither are they properly certified truck drivers because the concept of a proper commercial vehicle training is still in its infancy.
Nor crisis management imparted to them well.
Big talk. Safety is another empty slogan.
Remember that almost two-thirds of cargo is moved by road in India.
Hazmat is no small volume.
Hazmat handling is given the short shrift.
Sad, but true.
Very True !!
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