The dangerous goods safety advisor plays a key role in ensuring compliance with the obligations established by Royal Decree 97/2014 and other related regulations. Their appointment and active participation in the company’s operations help ensure safety and environmental protection in the handling of hazardous substances, minimizing risks and preventing potential penalties for regulatory noncompliance.
Companies that load, unload, transport, or ship hazardous materials at their facilities are required to designate a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser to the competent authority.
- The Board Member
Legal Compliance
Guarantees that the company complies with regulations and legal provisions related to the transport of dangerous goods, avoiding possible sanctions and ensuring safe operations.
Specialized Advice
Provides expert advice on all operations related to the transport of dangerous goods, ensuring that best practices are followed and risks are minimized.
Preparation of reports.
Prepares annual reports on the company’s activities with the transportation of dangerous goods, which helps management to make informed decisions and maintain proper records of operations.
Event Management
In case of accidents, he writes detailed reports for the company and the relevant authorities, facilitating crisis management and improving safety procedures.
Renewal and Updating
It is responsible for keeping up to date with changes in regulations, as the ADR is updated every 2 years, and ensures that the company is up to date with the latest regulations and requirements.
Communication with Authorities
It works with the relevant authorities, such as the General Directorate of Road Transportation, to ensure transparency in the company’s operations.
A dangerous goods safety advisor plays a key role in risk management, regulatory compliance and dangerous goods transportation safety, directly contributing to the achievement of company objectives in this critical area.
What Is ADR?
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) was established following the guidelines of the United Nations. In addition to most European countries, Asian and North African nations have also signed this agreement.
The ADR regulates the transport of dangerous goods by road, covering aspects such as packaging, documentation, the vehicles involved, including the loading and unloading of such goods, whether in international or domestic transport.
- Presents
Annual Report
The obligation of the companies to send during the first quarter of the following year, the annual report foreseen in the regulations in force to the competent body in matters of transport of the Autonomous Community or of the Cities of Ceuta and Melilla where the work centers with dangerous goods operations are located.
Aspects to include
Data and Activities
Training
Operations
Media and Events
The Consultant provides and certifies the mandatory training for personnel involved in operations involving classified hazardous goods, in accordance with Section 1.3 of the ADR
