Handout-Seminar Dangerous Goods_8 Nov2007-V 9

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::Management inManagement in Transportation ofTransportation of

Dangerous GoodsDangerous Goods

: EU Case Study: EU Case Study

(MOST)

(HASLA)

YvesYves DethierDethier

HASLA


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SecuringSecuring thethe handlinghandling andand transporttransportofof DangerousDangerous goodsgoods byby roadroad

Pr Yves DETHIER , DGSA

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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TableTable ofof ContentContent

MORNING SESSION

Introduction to the concept

The danger classification

Main principles of the ADR

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Dangerous Goods SafetyAdvison

The insurances

Lessons learned by theimplementation of ADR inEurope

Exchange of experiences

Important remark : This is an introduction seminar to the ADR.Only the major principles are covered. Be aware that some aspects are not completely covered


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1.1. Introduc tion toIntroduc tion to thethe conceptsconcepts


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DangerousDangerous goodsgoods

Dangerous goods : Those substances and articles the carriage of which is

prohibited by ADR or authorized only under the conditions prescribed therein

Dangerous reactions :

Combustion or evolution of considerable heat

Evolution of flammable, asphyxiant, oxidizing or toxic gases

The formation of corrosive substances

The formation of unstable substances

Dangerous rise in pressure

The ADR specifies the goods that can be considered as dangerous and theconditions of carriage of these goods.


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DealingDealing withwith dangerousdangerous goodsgoods

The handling of dangerous goods functions in a highly regulated environment

Highly sensitive area where safety MUST be rule n

1 Business comes later

Safety and risk management along the supply chain is the objective

Priorities are :

Training Regulation enforcement

Security

Dealing with dangerous goods is not that complicate and generates high

revenues once done properly and correctly


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EuropeanEuropean regulationsregulations

Regulations in EuropeRegulations in Europe

ROAD RAIL INLAND WATERWAY

AIR SEA

ADR RID ADNR IATA/ICAO IMDG

International standards


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ADRADR EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL

CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD

Signed by all the european countries (even those that are not in theEuropean Union as Norway or Switzerland)

Not yet signed by Ireland and Turkey Applied to the international AND national transport of hazardous

goods.

Applicable also to the transport of hazardous waste


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2.2. DangerousDangerous goodsgoods classificationclassification


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ClassificationClassification

UN number :

UN 1090 : Acetone UN 1104 : Amyl Acetates

UN 1266 : Perfumery products

UN 1993 : Flammable liquid,

n.o.s. N.o.s. : Not otherwise speficied

Packing groups

Group 1 : High danger

Group 2 : Medium danger Group 3 : Low danger

If falling under several danger

classes, precedence order Proper shipping name : How to

clearly identify a dangeroussubstance.

Example : UN N

2922 CORROSIVE

LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. , packinggroup 1


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DangerousDangerous goodsgoods classificationclassification

1 . Explosivesubstances and

articles

2. Gases 3. Flammableliquids

4. Flammablesolids

5. Oxidisingsubstances andorganic peroxids

6. Toxic andinfectious

7. Radioactivematerial

8. Corrosivesubstances

9. Miscelaneousdangers


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3.3. MainMain principlesprinciples ofof thethe ADRADR


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3.13.1 ContentContent ofof thethe ADRADR


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ContentContent ofof thethe ADRADR

Module Content

1 General provisions

2 Classification

3 DG list, special provisions and exemptions

4 Packing and tank provisions

5 Consignment procedures

6 Requirements for the construction and testing of packaging

7 Provisions concerning the conditions of carriage, loading, unloading and

handling8 Requirements for vehicle crews, equipment, operation and documentation

9 Requirements concerning the construction and approval of vehicles


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3.2 Exemptions3.2 Exemptions


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ExemptionsExemptions ofof thethe ADRADR

Carriage of DG by private individuals when the goods in questions

are packed for retail sale and are intentend for their personnal use(provided that measures have been taken to prevent any leakage ofcontent in normal condition of carriage

Carriage of machinery or equipment not specified in the ADR and

containing DG in their equipment Carriage undertaken by or under the supervision of the emergency

services

Fuel contained in the tank of vehicles performing a transport

operation and for its propulsion or for the operation of any of itsequipment


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LimitedLimited quantitiesquantities (tota l exemption)(tota l exemption)

The carriage of hazardous

goods packed in quantitiesbelow certain standardsdefined by the ADR areexempted from the ADRregulation

Example : UN 1950 Aerosol,corrosive

LQ2 :

If in carton boxes, maximum

1L bottles If in plastic trays, maximum 1L

bottles


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Exemptions for fine d istributionExemptions for fine d istributionCategory Substances or article Maximum

quantityADR

points

0 Very dangerous substances 0 Never

exempted1 Dangerous substances 20 (kgs or

liters)50

2 Average danger 333 3

3 Acceptable danger 1000 1

4 Low danger unlimited 0

IF THE SUM OF THE ADR POINTS IS BELOW 1000,

THE ADR IS NOT COMPLETELY APPLICABLE (ONLYTHE DOCUMENTATION PROVISIONS AREAPPLICABLE)

TOTAL


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3.33.3 RolesRoles andand responsibilitiesresponsibilities


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TheThe participantsparticipants

Consignor(Exxon, Shell,

Royal Vopak,)

Loader(DHL, K&N, )

Carrier(James Tpt)

Consignee(carrefour)

PackerFiller

(bulk liquid)


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SafetySafety obligationsobligations ofof thethe participantsparticipants

Consignor Carrier Consignee DG authorised for carriage inaccordance with ADR

Furnish correct and completedata to the carrier so that he can

take appropriate measures Appropriate packaging

To provide the writteninstructions

Dangerous goods authorized forcarriage in accordance with ADR

Documents on board

Operability of truck + load

No overloaded vehicle

Danger labels on board

Equipment + written instructions onboard

Cleaning anddecontamination of vehiclesand containers

take out the danger marking

Loader Packer Filler

Hand over the goods to thecarrier only if authorized

Verify the quality and the

state of packaging beforeloading

After transport, care thatthe danger marking aretaken out

Comply with the packagingand marking prescriptions

Before filling, verify thestate of the tanks and theequipments

Vefify that the date oftank maintenance hasnot expired

Verify whether the tankis appropriate foe thetransport


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3.4 Law3.4 Law enforcementenforcement


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RegulationRegulation enforcementenforcement

The authorities may on their national territory, at any time, conductspot check to verify whether the requirements have been met (without

major disruption to the road service) Participants to the carriage of DG shall provide the competentauthorities and their agents with the necessary information forcarrying out the checks

Spot checks can be conducted on the road

or on the premise ofthe companies (documents, packaging, vehicles, )

If they observe that the requirements have not been met, authoritiesmay prohibit a consignment or interrupt the transport operation untilrectification.

Authorities of the different states are collaborating in the exchange ofinformation pertaining to very serious or repeated infringement bycompanies headquartered in another state


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3.53.5 MarkingMarking andand labelinglabeling

L b l


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LabelsLabels


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LabelingLabeling ((parcelsparcels)) andand plackardingplackarding

(c ontainers &(c ontainers & vehiclesvehicles)) UN + the UN number shall be clearly and durably marked on each

package

Labeling on each package Attention : White square means limited quantities

Placards which do not relate to the dangerous goods being carriedor residues thereof shall be removed or covered


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Orange c oloured plateOrange coloured plate

At the front and at the rear of the transport unit

If several dangerous substances are carried together,

no figures on the plate

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M k fM k f l dl t d


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Mark forMark for elevatedelevated

temperaturetemperature substancessubstances


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3.6 Transport doc umentation3.6 Transport doc umentation


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Shipping noteShipping note

CONTENT

Per transport document

The name and address of theconsignor

The name and address of theconsignee

For each dangerous substance : UN + UN number

Proper shipping name

Packing group

Number + description of thepackages

The total quantity of each item

FORMAT

An official language of theforwarding country +

English, French or German

At least one shipping note per

transport unit (if size of the loadtakes more than one transport unit)

May be incorporate in anothertransport document (e.g. CMRdocument)


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Instruc tions inInstruc tions in writingwriting

As precaution against any accident or emergency that may occurduring carriage, the driver should be given instructions in writing for

EACH dangerous substance (kept in the cabin in an orange box)

Shall be provided by the consignor (responsible of its content) andhanded over to the driver

The carrier shall ensure that the driver understands and is capable tocarrying out the instructions properly.

If mixed load, one instruction per group of substances presenting thesame danger

Language : Consignors official language, consignees officiallanguage + official languages of ALL the crossed countries


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Instruc tion inInstruc tion in writingwriting : Format: Format

Load :

UN #

proper shipping name

danger class Nature of danger :

Main danger

Additional danger

Behavior in case of fire Reaction of the substance with

water (if applicable)

Personnal protection

General actions to be taken bythe driver

Stop the engine

No smoking

Mark roads

Notify fire brigade

Additional actions to be takenby the driver

List of additional equipment

Special training Fire

How to deal with minor fires

First aid

Contact with the skin Contact with the eyes

Additional information


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3.7 Truc k &3.7 Truc k & equipmentequipment


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FireFire fightingfighting equipmentequipment

In the cabin

ABC class fire 2 kgs dry powder extinguisher

Outside the cabin

< 3,5T Between 3,5Yand 7,5T

Above 7,5T

ABC class fire

4 kgs dry

powderextinguisher

ABC class fire

8kgs dry powder

extinguisher

ABC class fire

12 kgs dry

powderextinguisher

Addi i l i


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AdditionalAdditional equipmentequipment

One chock

2 self standing warning sign

A suitable warning vest or

warnig clothing

A pocket lamp (for each crewmembers)

Personnal protection andequipment as referred in the

instructions in writing


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3.8 Training3.8 Training

G O


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TRAINING PEOPLETRAINING PEOPLE

The following people need training in Europe:

Transporters of dangerous goods

Staff dealing with dangerous goods on a day-to-day basis

(loaders, un-loaders, administrative staff)

Safety advisors (internal and external) Inspectors

LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES


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LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES

Drivers Administrative staffs Safety advisors and inspectors

Being aware of thedangers in transporting

dangerous goods

Identify dangerous goods

Take appropriatemeasures to minimize risksand to ensure safety of own

and others

Apply regulations

Aware of danger and totake appropriate measures

for safety

Correct transmission of

information, i.e. thecompletion of documentation

Classification of dangerous

goods in the framework ofinternational classificationsystem

Specialist in field

Safety advisors need toprovide advice tomanagement

Need to be able to

research every means andpromote actions to facilitatethe execution of activities ofcompanies in relation to theimplementation of the

regulations

Promote prevention,analyse and optimizeworking process in order tominimize risks for all users

D iDriver t i i C t ts tra ining : Course struc ture


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DriverDrivers tra ining : Course struc tures tra ining : Course struc ture

Initital Training (7 days) including

practical exercises Assessment

Course Content # periods

Basic General requirements , hazards, environmental protection,safety measures,what to do after accident, marking, labelling,placarding, carriage procedures, prohibition on mixed loading,loading and unloading precautions, civil liability, multi-modaltransport, stowage of package, behavior in tunnels

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Tanks specialization Behavior of vehicle on the road, specific requirements ofvehicles, filling and discharge system, additional provisions forthe use of those vehicles

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Class 1specialization

Specific hazards, specific requirements concerning mixedloading

8

Class 7specialization

Specific hazards, specific requirements, specific measures tobe taken if accicent

8

Refreshment training (2 days every 5 years)

No assessment (only participation to refeshment training course

TRAINING OF PERSONS INVOLVED INTRAINING OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN


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TRAINING OF PERSONS INVOLVED INTRAINING OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN

THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODSTHE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS((exceptexcept forfor safetysafety advisoradvisor andand drivers)drivers)

General awarenesstraining

Function-specifictraining

Safety training

General requirement

Nothing is specifiedregarding the content

(you can compare itwith this workshop)

Depending on thefunction, specific

trainins have to beconsidered

Training about othermode of transport canbe required

Hazards and dangers

Safe handling

Emergency respondprocedures


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3.93.9 SecuritySecurity ofof sensitivesensitive freightfreight

GeneralGeneral provisionsprovisions


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GeneralGeneral provisionsprovisions

concerningconcerning securitysecurity DG shall only offered for carriage to carriers that have been appropriately

identified (caution with return freight, e.g.) Temporary storage in restricted and closed area (fenced or inside storage)

Identification of the carriage crew members (ID with photo or passeport)

Safety inspections

Security awareness shall be included in training programs (drivers and adminstaffs)

Up-to-date registers of all valid training certificates

High consequence dangerous goods are those which have the potential

for misuse in a terrorist incident and which may, as result, produce seriousconsequences such as mass casualties or mass destruction.

S itSec rit lplans


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SecuritySecurity plansplans

Specific allocation of responsibilities for security to competent and qualified

persons Records of dangerous goods

Review of current operations & assessment of security risks including anystop necessary in the transport operation or temporary storage

Clear statement of measures that have to be taken to reduce security risks(trainings, security policies, operating practices, equipments & resources

Security threats reporting procedures

Regular security plan testing

Security plan confidentiality procedure

Theft prevention equipment and procedures


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4.4.

TheThe

DangerousDangerous

GoodsGoods

SafetySafety AdvisorAdvisor

DangerousDangerous goodsgoods safetysafety advisoradvisor


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DangerousDangerous goodsgoods safetysafety advisoradvisor

Each undertaking the activities of which includes : The carriage The related packing

The loading

The unloading

The filling

The unloading

Of DG by road shall appoint one or more safety advisors for the carriage ofdangerous goods responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such

activity with regard to persons, properties and the environment The safety advisor may be employed by the company or an external

consultant, provided that this person is capable to perform the duties of anadvisor.

The DGSA may be a full time or a part-time function

The safety advisor should hold a vocational training certificate (issued by thecompetent authorities)

This certificate can be obtained by anyone who has followed a specifictraining and sucessfully passed an official examination

MissionsMissions ofof thethe DGSADGSA


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MissionsMissions ofof thethe DGSADGSA

MONITORING ADVISING REPORTING

Compliance with therequirementsgoverning the carriage

of dangerous goods(see next slide)

His undertaking on thecarriage of dangerousgoods in how to

minimise the riskspertaining to thecarriage of DG

Annual report for hisundertaking and theauthorities

Incident/accidentreports

Prac tices monitoringPrac tic es monitoring


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ggPractice/procedure Description

Identification Identification of dangerous goods being transported

Purchasing Procurement and purchasing of material and services

Subcontracting Selection of subcontractors, contracts,

Equipment Equipment of carriage, loading and unloading

Training Training of crews and other persons, maintenance of records of such trainings

Emergency Procedures in the event of an incident or accident during carriage, loading,unloading of dangerous goods

Investigation Investigation of the causes of any accident or incident during the carriage,

loading or unloading of dangerous goods

Corrective measures Implementation of appropriate measures to avoid recurrence of incident/accident

Procedures/instructions Verify that all employees involved have detailed operational procedures andinstructions

Awareness Measures to increase awareness of the risks inherent in the handling of DG

Documentation Verification procesures to ensure the presence of board of documents and safetyequipment

loading/unloading Implementation of safe loading/unloading procedures

Security Existance of security plan

DGSADGSA examinationexamination criteriacriteria


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DGSADGSA examinationexamination criteriacriteria Knowlege of the risks , causes and consequences of

an accident involving dangerous goods Classification of DG

General packing, tanks and tank-containers

Marking and labeling, placarding and orange plate marking

Transport documents Methods of consignment

Precautions related to mixed loading

Limited quantities and quantities exemptions

Handling and stowage Cleaning and/or degassing

Crews, vocational training

Vehicle documentation and equipment

Instructions in writing

Traffic regulations and restrictions

Parking

Operational discharges or accidental leaks of pollutant

DGSADGSA examinationexamination organisationorganisation


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DGSADGSA examinationexamination organisationorganisation

Written test + oral test

Use of official documentation is permitted (anything esle is prohibited)

2 parts in the examination 20 open questions or multiple choice

Case study in keeping wih the duties of the advisor in order todemonstrate that candidate has the necessary qualifications tofulfil the tasks of advisor.

DGSADGSA certificatecertificate


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DGSADGSA certificatecertificate

Certificate Description

1 Valid only for class 1 goods (explosives)

2 Valid only for class 2 goods (gases)

7 Valid only for class 7 goods (radioactive substances)

all other Valid for all the classes except 1,2,7

petroleum Valid only for UN 1202 (Diesel), 1203 (Gasoline) and1223 (Kerosene)

DISTRILOGISTICS REGULATORYDISTRILOGISTICS REGULATORY


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COMPLIANCE PROCESSCOMPLIANCE PROCESS


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5.5. InsurancesInsurances

InsuranceInsurance criteriacriteria


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InsuranceInsurance criteriacriteria

Volume of dangerous goods carried per year

Classes of danger and carried volume of each class Existance and structure of the safety procedures

Existance of a safety advisor

History of incidents and accidents Measures to prevent accidents and incidents

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities


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ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Responsibility :

Shared responsibility principle

However, the carrier is most of the time the first participant to beconcerned.

He has to bring the evidences that others(consignor or somenone else) is responsible

fault damageRELATION


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6.6. LessonsLessons learnedlearned byby thethe

implementationimplementation ofof ADR in EuropeADR in Europe

NegativeNegative lessonslessons


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NegativeNegative lessonslessons

Must be correctly enforced creates unfair competition with

companies (or countries) that do not comply Implementation is difficult and takes time

Not enough inspectors

Languages in different countries

Transgression of regulations enforcement of the regulations

Complicate system for the consolidation of shipments

Limited quantity system can generate risks

InterpretationInterpretation


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InterpretationInterpretation

As every law, it has to be correctly interpreted. Theres always range

for interpretation. In this matter, skills of the government officials and safety advisors

are critical.

DGSA should be organised in a professional body to consolidate their

knowledge and interprete the ADR in a unique way

LawLaw enforcementenforcement systemsystem


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LawLaw enforcementenforcement systemsystem

Request a large number of road inspectors to be executed

Unfortunately, the best way to avoid road control is to forget toplace the orange plate.

Training of the road inspectors is critical as they should be 100% sureof their interpretation of the regulation.

Has to be considered globaly in the region as trucks can crossborders easily.

ConsolidatedConsolidated transporttransport


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Exempted by most of the ADR if quantity is lower than a certain

figure. Drivers should be able to calculate the level of the load, but not thateasy

Orange plate has to be removed when the loading is again below

1000 ADR

points

Most of the time, it is not done

In fine distribution, the truck delivers and pick-up goods all daylong. Complicate to calculate.

Dispatching software does not integrate the ADR and does notperform this calculation in most case

PositivePositive lessonslessons


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Reduction of accident and incidents

Preventive policies

Transfer of responsibility between consignor, transporter and

consignee (who must take responsibility at what time and where doesthe responsibility end) - EVERYONE IS IN THE SAME BOAT

Harmonization of the training and assessment methodologies andlevel of training in different countries must be on the same level and

standard Promoting of regulations as a competitive advantage and not as anextra administrative load

Fantastic system for bulk liquids and solids

End-to-end regulatory system Implication of the DGSA increases the safety on the road

DGSADGSA


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DGSA

Has trememdously increased the level of road safety

DGSA plays a big role in the safety policy of the companies in thechemical or hazardous goods business

Continuous training system has to be put in place to guarantee theskills of the DGSA


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Exc hangeExc hange ofof

experienceexperience questionsquestions

andand answersanswers