DGSA Training

Why train?

European Council Directive 96/35/EC requires undertakings whose activities include the transport or related loading or unloading of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway, to appoint one or more Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers, ( DGSAs)

 

Legislation-National:

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road A ct 1998

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations - S.I. 29 of 2004

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

European Communities (Safety Advisers for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail) Regulations, 2001, S.I. No. 6 of 2001

 

Legislation- International:

A.D.R. (ROAD) European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road - 2005

 

Purpose of the training:.

This course is designed to prepare persons who wish to become DGSAs for the qualifying examinations. The examinations are "open book" exams, meaning they are not based on knowledge of the regulations. They are based on the candidate's ability to locate and determine the relevant requirements in the ADR and the appropriate Irish regulations and to quote them in an answer.

This course trains candidates in the efficient and effective use of ADR and Irish regulations.

 

Who should attend this course?

Personnel with management responsibilities in relation to the loading unloading and/or transport of Dangerous Goods

Consignors of Dangerous Goods.

Freight Forwarders and Shipping company personnel.

Environmental, Health and Safety officers and managers.

Consignors of Hazardous Waste.

Owner/drivers who transport Dangerous Goods

Persons wishing to act as Consultant DGSAs

 

Course Duration:

The Course - 5 days.

We also provide exam preparation tutorials (no extra cost)

 

Course Content:
Classification &Identification of Chemical Classes. Marking and Labelling of Packages.
Transport Documentation. Marking and Placarding of vehicles and tanks.
Limited Quantities Requirements for Vehicles
Package and Tank: Selection & Use of. Transport categories and exemptions
Package and Tank: Construction and Testing Mock Examination

 

Examination:

Organised and run by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport on behalf of the HSA. Three examination papers are to be completed testing the candidates' ability to use and understand the ADR and Irish Regulations.

 

Course Fees:

All course fees include the ADR Manuals and relevant Irish legislation, all course materials, study aids, lunches and tea/coffee at breaks, additional tutorials etc.

 

Bookings:

HazChem Training Ltd. present courses at various venues throughout the country. For course dates, venues and a booking form contact Michelle at 01-6291800.

 
 

DGSA Training