Truck and Track Summer 2024 www.truckandtrack.com 60 DANGEROUS GOODS care must be taken to ensure the packaging, as well as quantity of units, is compliant [see previous article on this issue]. ■ Make sure the pallet is fit for purpose (it will be handled several times) ■ Load the pallet evenly (i.e. not one side heavy) ■ Do not allow the goods to overhang the pallet ■ Don’t load more than specified weight requirements for handling ■ Make sure the goods are secure ■ Ensure that you accurately declare the weight and label correctly ■ Check for leaks before dispatch ■ Any technical or chemical query – contact your principal/ supervisor The collecting driver needs to be vigilant to ensure that the pallet is presented safely and with correct documentation within the constraints of ADR, and never to collect any pallet that does not appear safe. There is guidance from The Association of Pallet Networks available from the downloads section of www.theapn.co.uk, or from your DGSA and other training providers. Remember, professionally presented/loaded pallets will help prevent/ reduce incidents occurring in the supply chain. Also remember that, with the carriage of Dangerous Goods, there can be serious consequences if pallets/parcels are not presented in a compliant manner. It is also critical that the Consignor selects a competent/ compliant Carrier/Logistics Company which understands the Supply Chain Environment around the carriage of Dangerous Goods. Otherwise, there could be problems, some of which could become very serious. This article is provided in good faith but not exhaustive as it details only the most common problems. You should always consult your Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor [DGSA] for your specific requirements in terms of safe carriage of dangerous goods. For contractual assistance [in an emergency situation] with the carriage and storage of dangerous goods, please feel free to contact Adler and Allan – Tel: 0800 592 827 www.adlerandallan.co.uk Or call the following professionals direct - Supply Chain Contracts Matthew Young or Nancy Weatherstone Tel: 020 8555 7111 email: matthew.young@adlerandallan.co.uk email: nancy.weatherstone@adlerandallan.co.uk Specialist Engineering James Fox Direct Tel: 07787 225 899 email: james.fox@adlerandallan.co.uk Emergency Response Mathew Perkins Direct Tel: 07917 105 187 email: mathew.perkins@adlerandallan.co.uk Hazardous Materials Ali Karim Direct Tel: 07749 491 906 email: ali.karim@adlerandallan.co.uk Pipeline Services Chris Meakin Direct Tel: 07749 491 986 email: chris.meakin@adlerandallan.co.uk Environmental Protection Shirley Miles Direct Tel: 07874 865 386 email: shirley.miles@adlerandallan.co.uk Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Services Bill Atkinson Mob: 07525 101836 email: bill.atkinson@ohes.co.uk or bill.atkinson@adlerandallan.co.uk Logistics Professionals in the Dangerous Good Sector > ADR 2023 Books, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Labelling Richard Shreeve of Labeline Tel: 07825 748962 email: compliance@labeline.com www.labeline.com Dangerous Goods Training Services Bob Carter of Cargo Training International Ltd Tel: 01932 769682 Fax: 01932 771475 email: sales@cargotraining.com www.cargotraining.com ADR Logistics throughout Scotland John McLellan email: john@keedwellscotland.co.uk Tel: 0141 771 9911 www.keedwellscotland.co.uk ADR Logistics throughout the UK and Mainland Europe John Donovan Tel: 01384 221 642 email: john@jjxlogistics.co.uk www.jjxlogistics.co.uk OR Hazchem Network Director Gary Cane [England, Wales & Ireland] Tel: 07909 685 628 email: gary@hazmail.co.uk www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk and www.hers-info.co.uk © 2024 Ali Karim TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk
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