Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA)

Under the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, EVERY company involved in transporting dangerous goods, which includes the associated loading and unloading, are required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA), to advise on and monitor the company’s operations.

At Llewellyn (Safety Advisors) Europe Ltd we have the practical expertise and hands on knowledge to assist you in the correct DGSA representation of your business to ensure you meet these requirements.

We are able to assist you in any aspect that you require making sure that your company keeps compliant with the DGSA requirements, now and in the future, whether by Road, Sea or Air transportation. On either a long term basis or short term, covering times of maternity leave or sickness.

Our DGSA packages fulfil the legal requirements needed to ensure that we:

• Monitor compliance with the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods;
• Advising the undertaking on the carriage of dangerous goods;
• Preparing an annual report to the management on the undertaking's activities in the carriage of dangerous goods.
• Carryout the proper training of the undertaking's employees and the maintenance of record of such training;

To allow us to ensure that you are fully compliant we offer in all our packages the following basic services:

• Free and unlimited telephone and email assistance
• Structured audits of your operations
• Training of your operational staff
• Security Risk assessment and Security plan if required
• Notice of any changes in advance

With our DGSA service we ensure that you see your DGSA at least twice a year, we DO NOT just issue a DGSA certificate and leave you to it.

Our superb DGSA packages also mean that we are available to you 24/7 365 days a year.

If you are unsure if you need a DGSA either follow the link below or call us at the office and we can discuss your needs.

www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/adrcarriage.htm

Our DGSA’s operate throughout Europe, not just in the UK allowing you the comfort that we understand your DGSA needs Europe wide.

If you need advice or assistance, contact one of our Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA).