Dangerous goods advisers

In accordance with Article 11 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act, a qualified person (dangerous goods officer) must be appointed by a company that packs, ships or transports the dangerous goods. Our dangerous goods experts are certified and ensure compliance with current regulations governing the transport and associated filling, packaging, loading and unloading of your dangerous goods.

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Our services

Appointment of a professional dangerous goods adviser
Monitoring compliance with transport regulations for dangerous goods
Advice on packaging, shipping, transport, loading and unloading of dangerous goods
Preparation of an annual report for company management and authorities
Support with reporting incidents involving dangerous goods in accordance with Article 12 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act

Your benefits

Saubermacher can supply qualified and experienced personnel familiar with all aspects of dangerous goods, helping to ensure that your dangerous goods transport runs seamlessly.

Smooth operation of all dangerous goods transport processes
Focus on your core competences
Cost-effective solution – no (ongoing) training of your own employees
Permanent access to certified specialists
Decades of experience in hazardous waste

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Frequently asked questions

Companies that handle the shipping or transport of dangerous goods by road or corresponding packing, loading, filling or unloading must, in accordance with the ADR, RID or ADN regulations, appoint at least one dangerous goods officer. Dangerous goods officers are often referred to as safety advisers or qualified persons. They do not need to be company employees and can be appointed externally as well. The number of officers required depends on the size and organisational form of the operation, as well as the volume of dangerous goods being transported.

His or her main responsibility is to monitor compliance with regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods. These include:

Providing ongoing advice to the company on the transport of dangerous goods (packaging, documentation, monitoring, etc.).
Preparing an annual report for company management or authorities on the transport of dangerous goods. Reports must be retained for five years and presented to the authorities on request.

In addition, the dangerous goods officer’s responsibilities also include reviewing the following procedures:

Ensuring compliance with regulations for identifying dangerous goods
Accounting for special requirements when purchasing means of transport
Providing advice on the packaging and transport mode based on economic and sustainability considerations
Training employees, including updates on amended regulations
Providing advice and timely documentation as well as reporting to the authorities in the event of accidents or incidents that have the potential to impair safety in accordance with Article 12 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act.

They must present proof of having received training. A training certificate is valid for five years. It is automatically extended after five years if its holder has attended further training and passed an examination in the last year of its validity. In Austria, rules state that training courses for dangerous goods officers may only be delivered by training organisations recognised by official decree.

The cost depends on a number of factors, including the complexity of the waste streams and the number of sites that need assistance. A monthly flat-rate amount is usually agreed. Contact our customer service team for a customised quote.