Hazards of Transporting Petroleum by Road （运输石油的危险道路）.pdf

3 Hazards of Transporting Petroleum by Road Executive Summary 3.1 The record of road safety in petroleum transportation in Sub-Saharan Africa is poor, and the lack of sufficient statistical data in the public domain on petroleum transportation in the region has made it difficult to assess the magnitude of the problem. Therefore, the consultant team conducted extensive field visits to gather information on: • Laws and regulations on transportation of petroleum • Safety statistics • Policies and procedures used by oil companies and petroleum transporters • Current work practices • Operation of petroleum vehicles at loading and discharge facilities and on the road. The countries visited in this connection were Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa, and Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania in East and Southern Africa. The team interviewed government officials, oil company staff in local and head offices, and representatives of transport companies, transport federations, and road safety organizations. Prior to the field visits, the international regulations and work practices of a few international oil companies in Europe were reviewed. 3.2 In general, the following opinions/views were heard from individual persons and organizations: a. There is a lack of awareness and respect for road safety among the public, which is also reflected in the lack of government policies and lack of adequate enforcement. b. There is a lack of awareness of the dangers and environmental concerns