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Carriage of dangerous goods

Dangerous goods are those substances and articles which are subject to the provisions in ADR.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are those substances and articles which are subject to the provisions in ADR.

They have the potential to harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment.

Find a dangerous goods safety adviser

Find contact details for dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) that can help you transport dangerous goods safely at the link below:

  • Find a dangerous goods safety advisor (GOV.UK)

List of Authorisations under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

Please see the following link for a list of current and non-current Authorisations under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010:

  • List of Authorisations

Updated ADR instructions in writing and use of electronic documentation

Please see the link below for guidance on how businesses that transport dangerous goods should use ADR instructions in writing and the requirements for electronic documentation:

  • ADR instructions in writing and use of electronic documentation - (www.gov.uk)

Carriage of dangerous goods annual audit template

Our colleagues within the Department for Transport’s Dangerous Goods Unit have developed a template that can be used by Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA’s) when they are conducting annual audits of businesses who have appointed them to fulfil the role of DGSA.

All companies involved in the transport of dangerous goods need to complete an annual audit and this must be carried by a qualified dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA).

This form provides a template for the audit report and asks about the:

  • arrangements the company has in place to deal with the transport of dangerous goods
  • provision of dangerous goods training in the company
  • quantities of the different types of dangerous goods transported during the year

In addition, this would be useful for companies to use as a ‘self assessment tool’ in advance of an Inspector visiting their premises.

To download a copy of this template, please see the following link:

  • Carriage of dangerous goods annual audit template - (www.gov.uk)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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