Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)
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Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)
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Description
Since 1st January 2000, regulations have required businesses involved in the transportation of dangerous goods to appoint one or more Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers.
If you already hold a valid ADR driver training certificate, why not develop your skills further and train to become a DGSA.
Who is it for?
Since 1st January 2000, ‘The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations’ have incorporated the requirement for businesses involved in the transportation of dangerous goods (including associated activities) to appoint one or more Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers (DGSA).To become a DGSA, an individual must already hold a valid ADR driver training ce…
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Since 1st January 2000, regulations have required businesses involved in the transportation of dangerous goods to appoint one or more Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers.
If you already hold a valid ADR driver training certificate, why
not develop your skills further and train to become a DGSA.
Who is it for?
Since 1st January 2000, ‘The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations’ have incorporated the requirement for businesses involved in the transportation of dangerous goods (including associated activities) to appoint one or more Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers (DGSA).To become a DGSA, an individual must already hold a valid ADR driver training certifi cate and must pass a written SQA examination.
The course
Delivered by industry experts, System Training’s DGSA course is specifi cally designed to familiarise learners with the ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Council Directive.Individuals will be equipped with the specialist skills and knowledge required to ensure that businesses are monitored, advised and investigated appropriately to assure compliance with the rules governing the transportation of dangerous goods. Learners will be able to:identify the hazard and degree of danger of a particular substancespecify the packaging, bulk and tank requirements for a particular substanceidentify the requirements for marking of vehicles for UK and international journeysproduce documentation where required
Benefits to the individual
Enhance your employment opportunities
Work eff ectively in your current job
Become an expert in your fi eld
Demonstrate Continuous Professional Development
Benefits to the employer
Ensure legal compliance for the monitoring, reporting and transporting of dangerous goods by roadIncrease operational safety
Reduce the risk of an incident
Promote cost-eff ectiveness
Progression
Become a consultant for the transportation of dangerous goodsMove into other modes of transport(i.e. rail, sea and air)
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