DGSA SERVICES

The Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) has an important role to play in the transport of Dangerous Goods. The Transport of Dangerous Goods regulations 2001 state that:

“ An undertaking the activities which include the transport, or the related loading or unloading, of dangerous goods by road or rail, shall appoint one or more safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods, responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such activities with regard to persons, property and the environment”

A DGSA must carry out the following duties:

• Monitoring compliance with the rules governing the transport of dangerous goods.
• Advising the employer on the transport of dangerous goods.
• Preparing an annual report on the activities concerning dangerous goods.
• Monitoring the procedures and practices on the transport of dangerous goods.
• Investigating and preparing reports on any accidents or emergencies.

If you may need a DGSA, or you already employ one and feel a change is due please do not hesitate to contact DCM Compliance for a very competitive quotation.

HAZARDOUS GOODS by SEA (IMDG)

Vast quantities of dangerous goods are transported by sea. Did you know that over 30% of all shipments transported by sea in UK and Ireland are found to be incorrect? Of these over half the errors were due to problems with segregation, labeling, packaging, documentation, and placarding. The regulations which cover transport of dangerous goods by sea are the IMDG code and are governed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
We are able to provide full consultancy in relation to all aspects of transporting Dangerous Goods by sea.

HAZARDOUS GOODS by AIR (IATA)

Dangerous goods by air are governed by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation), who have determined what materials are permitted, which are forbidden, packaging, labeling and document requirements.
Again DCM Compliance can advise you on your responsibilities under IATA regulations to ensure that your goods arrive safely at their destination.