Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
Navigating Transport Compliance for Lithium Batteries by Road
Ensuring regulatory compliance when transporting lithium batteries is crucial for mitigating safety risks and avoiding legal issues. Lithium batteries, while essential in powering modern devices, present significant challenges due to their chemical composition and potential hazards. This blog explores the complexities of road transport compliance for these batteries, providing practical guidelines to help businesses manage…
Read MoreMastering Dangerous Goods Safety Advising with Total Compliance
Total Compliance – Your Partner in DGSA Expertise In today’s global economy, the safe transportation of dangerous goods is critical. Total Compliance stands out as a beacon of excellence in this field, offering expert Dangerous Goods Safety Advising (DGSA) services. Our mission is to support businesses in navigating the complexities of hazardous goods transportation, ensuring…
Read MoreHave you been summoned to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry and feeling stressed out?
“Have you been summoned to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry and feeling stressed out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! These inquiries can be extremely nerve-wracking and overwhelming, but Total Compliance Transport Consultants can help ease the burden, and assist with your transport compliance. So what can you expect at a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry? Well,…
Read MoreWho needs DGA/ADR training?
ADR stands for ‘Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route’ and is a European agreement that regulates the transport of dangerous goods by road. In the UK, ADR training is mandatory for certain types of workers who are involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by road. The following types of…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Becoming a DGSA?
Becoming a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) is a great career choice for those interested in taking responsibility for the safe handling and transport of hazardous substances. The job involves evaluating the risks associated with storing, packaging, transporting, and using various dangerous materials, as well as providing safety advice and guidance to employees. How…
Read MoreWhat Should I Consider When Hiring a DGSA?
As of 31 December 2022, any company that handles dangerous goods must appoint a DGSA, including anyone who consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads or unloads dangerous goods on a regular basis, by road, rail or inland waterway. If your business is included in the above list, you’ll need to start looking for a…
Read MoreWhat is a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser and What Are Their Responsibilities?
A Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) is an essential role for companies involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. The DGSA ensures that companies comply with regulations for the safe transportation of dangerous goods by providing advice and guidance to their employers. In this article, we will discuss what a DGSA is and their responsibilities.…
Read MoreA Week in the Life of a Transport Consultant for Total Compliance
Monday Early start today, with renewed inspiration to get back in the gym, I left London at 4.30am and headed to The Gym at Bedford, close to today’s site visit. After a workout and shower, I made the 15-minute drive to today’s customer. Merit Garden Products. This operator has a restricted operators licence and only…
Read MoreDo I need a DGSA?
As of 31 December 2022, every business that regularly consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads, or unloads dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway must appoint a dangerous goods safety advisor (DGSA). Consignor-only companies involved in the transportation of dangerous goods must also appoint a DGSA. These rules are set out in the…
Read MoreThe Purpose of a DGSA
It has been a requirement of any business that regularly consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads, or unloads dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway (including consignors/handlers) to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) since the Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Regulations (‘ADR Regulations’) was updated…
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