Lynch discusses hazmat safety at symposium
Oct 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Tom Lynch, National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) vice-president/general counsel, discussed hazardous materials and other safety regulations affecting the tank truck industry at the American Society of Safety Engineers (SSE) “Improving Fleet Safety” symposium.
The symposium was designed to identify more ways to prevent injuries and fatalities on roads. Lynch, as a member of a panel with Bruce Bugg, Georgia Department of Public Safety, and Scott Mugno of FedEx, participated in the meeting in Atlanta GA recently. Lynch briefed attendees on Federal Motor Carrier Administration safety regulations, discussed best practices, and noted the increasing role technology plays in tank truck safety and security efforts. Lynch also pointed out key issues confronting the tank truck industry, such as driver and equipment shortages and rollover prevention.
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