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Swimming pool and sauna businesses use chemicals classified as dangerous goods of various classes and levels of hazard. These include cleaning products and substances necessary for the maintenance of the facilities. When loading, unloading and transporting these materials in your facilities, it is necessary to appoint a Safety Advisor to the competent authority to ensure responsible and safe handling.
  • Main obligations
Appoint Counselor

Designate a Dangerous Goods Road Safety Advisor to the responsible authority of the Autonomous Community.

Annual Report

With the Dangerous Goods operation during the first quarter of the year before the responsible ministry.

Mandatory Training

The Safety Advisor will provide and certify the training of personnel involved in the unloading, loading and transport of hazardous products.

Technical Inspection

During the year, the Advisor will carry out a Technical Inspection visit and will draw up a report of the visit which the company will keep at the disposal of the authorities.

Used

Companies involved with swimming pools and saunas use various chemicals classified as dangerous goods for the treatment and maintenance of the facilities. These mainly include:

Disinfectants to minimize the risk of microbiological contamination in swimming pool water.
Acids and alkalis to maintain proper pH in water.
Cleaning products and fuels essential for the operation of the facilities.
Scents and aromas for saunas.
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Classes of Hazardous Materials used

+2000

Companies related to swimming pool maintenance

Royal Decree 97/2014, of February 14.
Regulating the transport of dangerous goods by road in Spanish territory.
Dangerous Goods Penalty Scale
See section G of the document for applicable sanctions.
Checklist for Dangerous Goods Loading
Operations prior to loading or unloading.
Unique Formula Identifier
The UFI is a 16-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies the composition of a hazardous chemical mixture.
What is a Safety Data Sheet
A Safety Data Sheet is a document that provides detailed information on the characteristics and hazards of a chemical or hazardous substance.
Poison Centres ECHA Obligations
Who has to notify their products to the Poison Centres according to Article 45 of the CLP Regulation.
Requirements Information Requirements Poison Center Notifications
Learn about standard reporting requirements