| Dangerous Goods
Safety Advisor |
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The transport and handling of dangerous
goods by road requires a dangerous goods
safety advisor. The European Agreement
Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road was
amended on 1st January 2005. Volume 1 chapter
1.8. Under these regulations, companies
who handle dangerous goods by road, rail
and inland waterway are required by law
to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
(DGSA). These regulations require the DGSA
pass a series of examinations approved
in writing by the Secretary of State to
enable them to carry out specific statutory
functions and duties from the 31st December
1999.
The DGSA has the statutory due to ensure
the preparation of accident reports, however
the regulations also include a list of
specific functions to be carried out by
the DGSA.
Functions of the DGSA:
- Monitoring compliance with the rules
governing the transport of dangerous
goods.
- Advising the employer on the transport
of dangerous goods
- Ensuring that an annual report to the
employer is prepared on the activities
of the employer concerning the transport
of dangerous goods
- Monitoring the practices, procedures
and activities of the employer, concerning
dangerous goods.
The statutory duties outlined in the regulations
are placed on the employer rather than
the DGSA. However, the employer must provide
the DGSA with relevant facilities to ensure
the duties are complied properly.
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| ADR
2005 Adequate Training chapter 1.3.1 & 1.4.1 |
| Training
of persons other than drivers involved
in the carriage of dangerous goods by road |
Source material to meet
the statutory “adequate training requirements”.
Is provided by the European Agreement Concerning
the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road Volume 1 chapter 1.3.1 & 1.4.1
From the 31st December 1999
- Personnel employed by road vehicle
operator or consignor of dangerous goods.
- Personnel who load or unload dangerous
goods
- Personnel in freight forwarding or
shipping agencies.
Must receive training in the requirements
governing the carriage of such goods appropriate
to their responsibilities and duties.
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| General
awareness training. |
| Personnel should be familiar
with the general requirements of the provisions
of the carriage of dangerous goods by road |
| Function
specific training. |
| Personnel should receive
detailed training, commensurate directly
with their duties and responsibilities |
| Safety
Training. |
| Personnel should receive
training commensurate with the degree of
risk of injury or exposure arising from an
accident involving the carriage of dangerous
goods. |
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| Details of all training
will be kept by both the employer and the
employee and will periodically supplemented
with refresher training to take account of
changes in legislation. Training valid
for five years. |
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