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Transportaion of 8000 liter storage tank; Report

8000 liter storage tank transportation at unsafe condition
Report: Storage tank of lightweight with 8000-litre capacity is been transported by a transportation truck ignoring the safety rules. The tank is placed horizontally and supported with some sandbags to prevent it from rolling out. Four supporting bars are welded temporarily along the length of the outer surface of the tank on either side of the truck platform. Transporters follow their thumb rule to decrease the transportation charges, neglecting the risk and safety issues. This type of practices are not allowed in developed countries but frequently seen in developing countries.