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Guidance

Dangerous goods safety advisers

TheUnderstanding rolethe requirements, including certification and training, of dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSAs),(DGSAs). including training and certification requirements.

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This guidance helpsis to help dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSAs) andunderstand employers to understand:  the:  

  • whocriteria needsand toexemptions for employ a DGSA employment 
  • whatresponsibilities of a DGSA does 
  • DGSAappointment, training and certificatescertification requirements  

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.

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Published 20 May 2016
Last updated 1512 JanuaryJune 20262025 + show all updates
  1. Added link to new annual audit template.

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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.