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A DGSA is a dangerous goods safety adviser
The Transport of Dangerous Goods (Safety Advisers) Regulations (TDGSA) implement Council Directive 96/35/EC (DGSA Directive) on the appointment and vocational qualification of safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway.
The regulations came into force from 31st December 1999
Yes, you need to hold a vocational training certificate issued by the SQA. This must be relevant to the class of dangerous goods as well as the mode of transport.
Your DGSA should:
You will need to appoint a DGSA if your activities include the transport or the related loading or unloading of significant quantities of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway.
The main exemption is for employers whose only involvement is in unloading the dangerous goods. There is also a general exemption from the need to appoint a DGSA for dangerous goods transported, loaded or unloaded below certain load threshold limits.
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Advise on health, safety and environmental matters in connection with the transport of dangerous goods |
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Monitor compliance with the legal requirements governing the safe transport of dangerous goods |
| • | Maintain procedures in line with regulatory change |
| • | Prepare accident or incident reports |
| • | Prepare an annual report |
