“Dgsa”

DGSA Consultancy Services

The Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) has an important role. The Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations 2007, in reference to ADR, state:

"Each undertaking, the activities of which include the carriage, or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading of dangerous goods by road [and rail] shall appoint one or more Safety Advisers [DGSA], responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such activities with regard to persons, property and the environment."

DGSA's must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully completed appropriate training, resulting in the award of a Vocational Training Certificate, and have these broad roles:

  • Monitoring compliance with the law.
  • Advising the employer with regards Dangerous Goods.
  • Preparing an annual report of the employers' activities.
  • Monitoring of a range of procedures and safety measures.
  • Investigating and compiling reports on any accidents or emergencies.
  • Advising on the potential security aspects of transport.

 

What is not immediately clear from the opening statement is that these regulations can apply to any person who allows dangerous goods to be carried by road, not just the transport operator. This could include anyone who consigns cargo, freight forwarders, warehousemen and manufacturers producing goods that will be collected from their factory.

RoadSafe Europe Limited can act as your DGSA, for both Road and Rail.

We charge a realistic annual fee, individually assessed for each customer, with no restrictive contracts, and no hidden fees for services such as non-emergency visits and reports. 

We make ourselves available to you twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for as little or as often as you need us. We welcome customers from throughout the UK, whatever their core business. We also welcome the opportunity to provide temporary cover should your existing DGSA be ill, take maternity leave or even just a holiday.

Our standard services include: 

  • Free and unlimited telephone and email support.
  • Written updates on relevent legislative changes.
  • Preparation of annual reports.
  • Site visits as deemed necessary.
  • Assessments of on-going training needs.
  • Dangerous Goods security planning as required.