Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)

Description

DGSA training courses which are scheduled to coincide with the quarterly SQA DGSA exams.

The three exams which must be successfully completed within 12 months.

A summary of the responsibilities of Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) include:

• monitoring compliance with the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods
• advising the undertaking on the carriage of dangerous goods
• preparing an annual report on the activities of the undertaking in transporting dangerous goods (kept for 5 years)
• implementation of emergency procedures in the event of any accident or incident involving dangerous goods
• investigating any accidents or infringements of regulations and preparing reports
• monitoring the provision of training and advice to other staff
• reporting of incidents and accidents to the Department for Transport (DfT)

The full responsibilities are listed in ADR (chapter 1.8.3.3). It is worth reading in full, as part of your study (if you’re a learner), or as part of a role specification (if you’re an employer).

Please be aware there is the responsibility of the learner / company to book the external SQA exams,  information will be given prior to course commencing. 

Additional Information

Course Materials

You must have these publications on the course, you can either purchase them at the time of booking or if you can obtain your own copies, you can bring these with you.

1. Set of ADR Regulations Volume 1 and 2 (Edition 2025)
2. Emergency Action Code List
3. Carriage of dangerous goods: approved derogations and transitional provisions

Any materials purchased at the time of booking will be provided to you on the first day of the course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) should hold a

1. ADR certificate, or;
2. Good knowledge and experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.