What is it?
This is a practical four day course designed to prepare students for the DGSA written examinations, set by the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) in Ireland on behalf of the Health and Safety Authority.
Why should I do it?
To comply with the current European regulations persons employed by the participants whose duties concern the carriage of dangerous goods, shall be trained in the requirements governing the carriage of such goods appropriate to their responsibilities and duties.
This course also helps you understand and interpret the contents of ADR volumes I & II and Irish Regulations.
Successful candidates will receive an EU-wide recognised certificate, valid for 5 years, to practice as a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA).
- Introduction to ADR and Irish Regulation for the national and international carriage of dangerous good by road
- How to use Volumes I & II of the ADR Code
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Classification, Identification of Mixtures and Precedence of hazards
- Approved Packaging
- Marking & Labelling, Placarding & Marking
- Documentation
- Irish Regulations
- Safety Adviser Rules and Regulations
- Mock Examination