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transport of dangerous goods and risk management - Kirilo Savić

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TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS AND RISK MANAGEMENT 195On the other h<strong>and</strong>, our country is one <strong>of</strong> the transit countries, <strong>and</strong> therefore the traffic <strong>of</strong> <strong>dangerous</strong> <strong>goods</strong> isincreased in international road corridors.Chemical accidents occur suddenly <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>ten in unpredictable places, <strong>and</strong> therefore the speed <strong>of</strong> action <strong>and</strong> the way<strong>of</strong> engaging work teams is the most important fact in dealing with consequences <strong>of</strong> the accident. For a quick <strong>and</strong>effective repair <strong>of</strong> consequences, timely <strong>and</strong> reliable data about the origin <strong>of</strong> a chemical accident <strong>and</strong> the assessment<strong>of</strong> dynamics <strong>and</strong> the structure <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> the chemical situation within the region <strong>of</strong> events are required. Theresults <strong>of</strong> the assessment <strong>of</strong> the chemical situation are based on complex models which are implemented within theGIS technologies include many realistic phenomenon which follow the complex process <strong>of</strong> the creation <strong>and</strong> thedynamics <strong>of</strong> the accident. Those models must be supported by specially trained users <strong>and</strong> high resources <strong>of</strong>computer technology <strong>and</strong> information technology. Therefore, relatively simple mathematical models are particularlysuitable, because in the short term they provide an approximate assessment <strong>of</strong> the chemical situation, on whichcertain measures <strong>of</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> the population, material resources <strong>and</strong> environment <strong>and</strong> be taken. From the aspect<strong>of</strong> monitoring <strong>transport</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>dangerous</strong> <strong>goods</strong>, examining the current state (coordination bodies at all levels), theengagement <strong>of</strong> various fixed <strong>and</strong> temporary structures, this represents a significant contribution to their moresuccessful engagement <strong>and</strong> more efficient implementation <strong>of</strong> set tasks.ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF GIS TECHNOLOGIESThere are three main ways in which it is possible to practically use the benefits <strong>of</strong>fered by GIS technology inmonitoring the <strong>transport</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>dangerous</strong> <strong>goods</strong>:1. Monitoring <strong>of</strong> <strong>transport</strong>, this is achieved through regular monitoring <strong>of</strong> movement <strong>of</strong> vehicles that <strong>transport</strong>hazardous materials, continuous maintenance <strong>of</strong> connections, as well as the ability <strong>of</strong> determinating thecurrent location within a short time interval <strong>and</strong> a secure delivery <strong>of</strong> data on a potential accident site.2. Fast <strong>and</strong> reliable assessments <strong>of</strong> the effects <strong>of</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> contaminants combinating mathematical modelswithin GIS environment, simulating the movement <strong>of</strong> <strong>risk</strong> <strong>and</strong> forming conclusions on how to respondbased on made assessments.3. Increasing the operational <strong>and</strong> speed <strong>of</strong> response to the event right through the timely response <strong>of</strong> subjectsto accidents <strong>and</strong> the coordination <strong>of</strong> their actions.For these tasks to be really attainable, it is necessary to take a series <strong>of</strong> general steps through the formation <strong>of</strong>certain organs <strong>and</strong> define their tasks <strong>and</strong> activities:1. Establishment <strong>of</strong> a control center for monitoring the <strong>transport</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>dangerous</strong> <strong>goods</strong>. This is the basic <strong>and</strong>necessary step given the fact that still there is no precisely defined responsibility <strong>of</strong> state bodies <strong>and</strong>agencies in responding to the accident, nor the existence <strong>of</strong> a central body which will be the holder <strong>of</strong> allactivities. The Center must be adequately equipped with IT <strong>and</strong> technically-qualified pr<strong>of</strong>essional body forthe following activities:supervision <strong>and</strong> monitoring,assessment <strong>and</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> accident,quick response to assess <strong>of</strong> the effects, <strong>and</strong>Informing all relevant departments <strong>and</strong> agencies, then coordination <strong>and</strong> harmonization <strong>of</strong> theiractions.2. Defining an adequate network <strong>of</strong> roads – routes for movement <strong>of</strong> vehicles that <strong>transport</strong> hazardous materialsby using the possibilities <strong>of</strong> GIS in GPRS technology with the support <strong>of</strong> adequate mathematical models<strong>and</strong> information.3. Developing <strong>and</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> GIS system s<strong>of</strong>tware package which function is the assessment <strong>and</strong>forecast <strong>of</strong> the chemical situation after a chemical accident.4. Production <strong>of</strong> complex multimedia database on the territory using the possibilities <strong>of</strong> GIS in itsimplementation in the appropriate GIS s<strong>of</strong>tware. The database which is at center’s disposal should include:

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