Citation

Rechkoska G, Rechkoski R, Georgioska M. Procedia Soc. Behav. Sci. 2012; 44: 289-300.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.05.032

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Dangerous substances are substances whose the nature of composition or properties in the storage, transportation, loading, unloading, repackaging and similar manipulations can lead to phenomena that are harmful and dangerous for the environment and wildlife. The aim of this paper is to show the transport of dangerous substances in the Republic of Macedonia, the legislation for it and it's complementarily with the ADR convention. It also covers the customs services in Macedonia to combat the illicit conduct and carriage of dangerous substances for import, export and transport are also covered. Research is conveyed to determine the handling of dangerous substances in the process of their manipulation. The research snowed the transport of dangerous substances in the Republic of Macedonia is conducted within certain legal framework. The Government of Macedonia insists that the Law on transport of dangerous substances by road and rail traffic complements and fits in fully with European standards. It also showed lack of equipment and competent authorities for the timely detection of illegal import of hazardous substances and lack of institutional capacity. Improvement of legislation, and more sophisticated technical equipment, the establishment of a cooperative body for hazardous substances at the national level and specifically trained personnel and services for transportation and handling of dangerous substances is recommended.

Language: en