Guidance

Employing a dangerous goods safety adviser

How to decide if you need a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA) and what their role is.

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Department for Transport
Published
20 May 2016
Last updated
27 March 2023 — See all updates

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Employing a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA)

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This guidance note applies to businesses that transport dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterways.

It helps you to understand:

  • if you need to appoint a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA)
  • the responsibilities of the DGSA
  • how to train the DGSA

This guidance was published in May 2016 and revised in June 2022. It is due for revision in June 2025.

Contact: DangerousGoods@dft.gov.uk

See further guidance notes regarding the transportation of dangerous goods.

Published 20 May 2016
Last updated 27 March 2023 + show all updates

  1. Removal of consignor 31 December 2022 deadline, making appointment of a dangerous goods safety adviser required for all companies.

  2. Updated per regular guidance review.

  3. First published.