“Hazardous materials” refer to those substances that seriously endanger human lives and/or the environment. The transportation of these materials will be inevitable in the increasingly industrialized economy of Iran. Nonetheless, numerous deadly accidents caused by the movement of these materials necessitate the design and implementation of preventive plans on several levels. This article looks into the present condition of transportation of hazardous materials in Iran and the resulting accidents. Optimal condition for the general transportation system of hazardous materials is delineated with due focus on transportation risk as the main parameter. Strategies for reaching the optimal condition are laid out and the impacts of these strategies on the reduction of accidents are analyzed. First published online: 27 Oct 2010


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    Title :

    Transportation of hazardous materials in Iran: A strategic approach for decreasing accidents


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    Publication date :

    2008



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


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    Unknown