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Persons involved in dangerous goods transportation training
According to the model regulations, all employees of the main participants involved in the transport of dangerous goods (consignors, carriers, and consignees) must undergo training that is appropriate for their specific roles and responsibilities. This requirement also extends to third party service providers you may utilize. It is mandatory for this training to be completed before assuming any responsibilities involving dangerous goods, unless there is constant supervision from a trained and competent individual (this is not allowed for air freight).
Specialist training must be given to certain individuals, such as drivers transporting hazardous materials and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs). Other individuals are required to receive periodic and refresher training.
- General Awareness Training – Knowledgeable about the general expectations.
- Function Specific Training – Commensurate directly with their duties and their responsibilities, including multimodal transport operations.
- Safety training will be provided based on the level of potential harm or exposure associated with a situation involving the transportation of hazardous materials.
- Security Awareness Training - Shall include recognising security risks, methods to address and reduce such risks and actions to be taken in the event of a security breach.
This may include any person that:
- Drives a cargo transport unit that is carrying dangerous goods
- All other crew members of a cargo transport unit that is carrying dangerous goods
- Loads and unloads cargo transport units
- Prepares and packs dangerous goods for transport
- Fills tanks with dangerous goods
- Prepares or controls dangerous goods transport documentation
It is important to note that certain international regions have regulations in place stating that a DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor) must be present or utilized if your operations involve sending, transporting, or handling hazardous materials. The role of the DGSA is to assist in mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the safety of individuals, assets, and the environment during these activities.