ADR 1.8.3 sets out "the functions of safety advisers shall include in amongst others the following"
Monitoring compliance with the rules governing the transport of dangerous for all involved
Advising any employer on the transport of dangerous goods
Ensuring that an annual report to the employer is prepared on all activities concerning the transport of dangerous goods
Monitoring the statutory practices and procedure relating to the activities of the employer which concern the transport of dangerous goods and which includes the proper training of the undertaking employees.
The regulations define "the requirement to appoint a DGSA” as those concerns who consign, load, unload, pack or undertake the carriage of dangerous goods (ADR 1.8.3.1.)
The extension to those companies that consign dangerous goods was the most recent addition and applies to companies such as freight forwarders.
