4.3.2 Transport Emergency Cards or Tremcards

One of the specific requirements of ADR (see section 5.4.3) not applicable to other modes of transport for the consignor is to provide "instructions in writing" to truck drivers. These instructions, for which the format and required content have been established, should enable the truck driver to be aware of the dangers of the products transported and to take the necessary actions in case of an accident or emergency. They must be provided in a language that the driver is able to read and understand, as well as in the languages of all the countries of origin, transit and destination. The standard written instructions developed by Cefic are known as Transport Emergency Cards or Tremcards.

Instructions on how to obtain the ethylbenzene Tremcard in various languages are found on the Cefic website at: http://www.cefic.org/Templates/shwStory.asp?NID=27&HID=382&PHID=381

A specimen of Cefic’s Tremcard for ethylbenzene is available here.

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