The
UN released the final revisions to ADR 2005 on 24th September 2004.
The new restructured regulations came into force on 1st January 2005 and are applicable to all international Dangerous Goods journeys. Journeys within the UK will continue to refer to our own regulations, which in turn refer back to ADR.
The new manual is over 150 pages longer and changes have been made throughout, summarised as follows:
· Part 1: Introduction of new requirements concerning security, intended to prevent the misuse of Dangerous Goods for terrorist actions; revised provisions for the renewal of Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) certificates;
· Part 2: Revised provisions for classification of flammable aerosols, substances corrosive to metals, organo-metallic substances, infectious substances and pollutants to the aquatic environment;
· Part 3: Many miscellaneous changes to packing instructions and tank instructions for Dangerous Goods already listed; 91 new (to ADR) UN entries; many new entries to differentiate chemicals carried as solids, liquids or solutions;
· Part 4: Revised provisions for testing the chemical compatibility of plastic packagings and IBCs; revised packing provisions for refrigerated gases, infectious substances (including medical diagnostic specimens), used batteries, etc;
· Part 5: New specifications for orange plates; revised transport documentation requirements for multimodal transport;
· Part 6: Revised requirements for cryogenic receptacles; aerosol dispensers; testing and approval of gas receptacles, packaging for radioactive material; miscellaneous changes to tank and MEGCs requirements; new requirements for bulk containers;
· Part 7: Revised provisions for the carriage of solid dangerous goods in bulk;
· Part 8: New requirements for refresher training for the renewal of driver training certificates;
· Part 9: Full editorial revision of all chapters, with improved procedures for type-approval of vehicles and new requirements for combustion (night) heaters.
Contact RoadSafe today to find out how these changes could effect your business.