In response to an EU directive, all undertakings involved in the transport, including loading and unloading, of dangerous goods by road and rail, will have to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety
Adviser (DGSA).
The general duty of the DGSA is to advise the head of the undertaking on how to achieve the safe transport and handling of these goods, in compliance with national and international regulations.
The course is intensive, involving 7 days classroom study and covers the European Transport Regulations (ADR), UK Domestic Regulations (CDG) and the Emergency Action Code (EAC) list, which accompanies the UK regulations.
For those companies who decide not to appoint one of their own staff members as a DGSA, we can offer our DGSA consultancy service.
A DGSA's duties include monitoring compliance with the law, preparing annual reports, monitoring procedures and advising the employer with regards to dangerous goods.