DANGEROUS GOODS ADR AWARENESS

Introduction

This one-day course is essential for anyone who is involved in shipment admin and management of Dangerous Goods transport issues. This area covers responsibilities for Transport, Despatch, Administration, Warehouse and all staff concerned with the movement and safety of Dangerous Goods.

ADR Code states that the above persons should receive training in the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods appropriate to their responsibilities and duties. Unless your related staff receive documented awareness training you may be in breach of current regulations and liable to fines for non-compliance.

Objectives

To obtain an overview of Dangerous Goods transport requirements pertaining to recent Irish legislation and industry practice.

Certification

DG Awareness Certificates are awarded to participants who complete the course. This is a FAS & HSA Recognized Course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

• Awareness of responsibilities

• The Regulations (national & international)

• Review of Hazardous Materials

• UN numbers / identification

• Being Aware of the Dangers

• Emergency Information

• Segregation

• Stowage

• Limited Quantities

• Classification of Mixtures and Solutions

• Packaging

• Labelling / Placarding

• Security Provisions

• Practical Exercises

• Vehicle Requirements

• Vehicle Equipment

• Security Plan

• Transport Documentation

Current Legislation & underlying Regulations

- S.I. 288 - Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations
- S.I. 289 - EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) (ADR Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations
- ADR, European Agreement on Carriage of Dangerous Goods

• Review & Questions

 

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