Dangerous goods safety advisers
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The Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, commonly known as ADR, forms the legislative function.
For more information, see the guidance notes regarding the transportation of dangerous goods.
Updates to this page
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Added link to new annual audit template.
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27 May 2025 Added links to forms to replace or update a DGSA certificate.
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2 January 2024 Updated guidance on how to complete audit reports and training for class 7 dangerous goods.
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13 November 2023 New rules about keeping records of staff training.
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24 May 2023 Added information on how to complete annual audit reports.
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27 March 2023 Removal of consignor 31 December 2022 deadline, making appointment of a dangerous goods safety adviser required for all companies.
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20 February 2020 Updated per regular guidance review.
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20 May 2016 First published.
Update history
2026-01-15 12:21
Added link to new annual audit template.
2025-06-12 09:02
Details of free webinar for National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day.
2025-05-27 11:05
Added links to forms to replace or update a DGSA certificate.
2024-01-02 11:55
Updated guidance on how to complete audit reports and training for class 7 dangerous goods.
2023-11-13 10:00
New rules about keeping records of staff training.
2023-05-24 15:48
Added information on how to complete annual audit reports.
2023-03-27 10:27
Removal of consignor 31 December 2022 deadline, making appointment of a dangerous goods safety adviser required for all companies.