DGSA Courses Road, Rail and Inland Waterways

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The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (as amended) and ADR Ch 1.8 1.8.3.1 requires all companies involved in the consigning, carriage, packing, loading, filling or unloading of Dangerous Goods by road, rail or inland waterways to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser. A DGSA must hold a Vocational Certificate issued by DfT. This certificate can only be gained by passing examinations set by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and is valid for 5 years  LRT Ltd offers courses for all modules.

The transport of Dangerous Goods by air is strictly regulated and training requirements are mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGRs) form the basis of this control..

The course covers:

UK legislation and recognising legal obligations

Identifying relevant information using IATA DGRs including operator and state variations

Recognising Dangerous Goods forbidden for transport or allowed under specific conditions

To identify and apply the requirements for excepted and limited quantities

To correctly apply classification procedures for a consignment

To select an appropriate package and recognise the need for approved packaging

Correctly identify the marking and labelling of a package

Complete a dangerous goods transport document and an acceptance checklist

Recognise the operator’s requirements for storage of dangerous goods

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is required to be followed by all British vessels anywhere in the world and all foreign vessels in UK waters.

The course can be tailored around the customer and can be 1, 2 or 3 days depending on role and responsibilities.

This training is designed to familiarise delegates with the latest amendment of the IMDG Code

To give delegates a clear understanding of the relevant responsibilities of all involved in transporting Dangerous Goods by sea

To show them how to find the relevant rules that have to be applied by the Shipper, Ships Officers and crew, and others to any particular movement of Dangerous Goods by sea

LRT Ltd is an SQA approved centre authorised to deliver all modules, including the Class 1 Explosive and Class 7 Radioactive modules.

Courses can be carried out at customer's premises, where a suitable training room is required. (An assessment on the suitability of the premises is required prior to submitting approval to deliver the course)

To enable Managers and Supervisors with responsibility for transporting Dangerous Goods by road to understand and apply the provisions of the ADR agreement

To give delegates a clear understanding of the relevant responsibilities of the Consignor and the Transport Manager

To show how to find the relevant rules that have to be applied, by the Consignor and Transport Manager, to any particular movement of Dangerous Goods

The training is customised to your needs based on the goods moved and transport used.

The transport of Lithium Batteries is becoming one of the most significant dangerous goods challenges. This course is designed to enable all involved in the process to understand their responsibilities for the safe transport of batteries. It covers batteries of Section II by air and all Lithium batteries by surface transport::

Different types of batteries and cells

Differences in batteries, those contained in or packed with equipment and those used to power transport units

How to determine the power of different batteries

The method of determining if the batteries are Sect. II, Sect. 1B or Sect. 1A

Rules for Passenger or Cargo aircraft

Packaging

Marking and Labelling

Documentation

Differences in transporting batteries by surface transport

SP 188

Damaged or defective batteries

The storage and handling of Dangerous Goods in a warehouse or other facility requires liaison, planning and a system of work, to operate safely.. This course is designed for Managers, Supervisors and Warehouse Staff and covers:

An introduction to the classification of Dangerous Goods

To give Management and Supervisory staff an understanding of the control procedures for handling Dangerous Goods

To allow staff, through practical exercises, to deal with operational problems that may be encountered during the process of handling Dangerous Goods

The consigning of dangerous goods has specific responsibilities and all those involved should understand their duties according to the mode of transport involved. This course enables delegates to understand their roles and to gain practical experience of the process. It includes:

Introduction to Dangerous Goods

Obligations on participants

Dangerous Goods List and Index 

Special Provisions

Packaging requirements

Marking and labelling

Documentation

   Road

   Sea

Limited and Excepted Quantities