Truck and Track Winter 2025/26 www.truckandtrack.com 62 DANGEROUS GOODS Regulations. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and the technical instructions issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) deal with the carriage of dangerous goods by sea and air respectively. DfT as the “competent authority” is the lead government department on all aspects of transport, in whatever mode, consequently it is the Secretary of State for Transport who responds to Parliament on transport matters. ADR regulations are updated on a 2-year periodic cycle following consultation with industry and regulatory and enforcement authorities. Structurally important changes in ADR over the last decade have included – 1. The Classification of some Dangerous Goods in subcategories related to security provisions for what are termed High Consequence Dangerous Goods (HCDG). For the carriage of HCDGs, additional training and security provisions are in force at depots as well as for drivers. 2. The Instructions in Writing per product (commonly referred to as ‘Tremcard’) has now been harmonized into an ‘all classes’ document for the driver to carry, and has to be in the language that the driver understands. 3. All European Road Tunnels have been classified A – E in a risk assessment basis for restricting certain road tunnels in terms of what products (by UN Number) can be allowed through. Key Acronyms ADR = Accord Dangereuse Routiers (Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road) RID = Regulations governing International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail IMO = International Maritime Organisation IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organisation CAA = Civil Aviation Authority DGSA = Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor RAMS = Risk Assessment/Method Statement SDS = Safety Data Sheet IIW = Instructions In Writing, also known as ‘Tremcard’ PPE = Personal Protective Equipment Key Factors in DG Supply Chain Awareness & Carriage Documentation ■ Staff Training ■ Packaging, Labelling & Spillage Equipment ■ Product Classification e.g. UN Number/Tunnel Code (A–E) ■ Packing Groups/Transport Category ■ Emergency Planning including First Aid & Emergency Response Considerations ■ Vehicle/Container Unit Considerations e.g. ADR adherence, safe loading/unloading/carriage/temperature, pressure & ventilation awareness Depot and in-transit security All of these factors must be taken into account when considering the supply chain when Dangerous Goods are involved, as well as keeping up to date as more and more material finds itself under the Dangerous Goods Classification. This information is provided in good faith; however you must always discuss such technical matters with your own Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and Competent Person(s) regarding the vagaries of your specific operations. More information from Dangerous Goods Logistics Professionals > Richard Shreeve of Labeline ADR 2025 Books, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Labelling Tel: 07825 748962 email: compliance@labeline.com www.labeline.com Ali Karim – Technical & Training Consultant Industrial Chemistry/Logistics of Dangerous Goods Tel: 07812 584249 email: akarim1462@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/ali-karim-37756311 John McLellan of Keedwell Scotland ADR Logistics throughout Scotland Tel: 0141 771 9911 email: john@keedwellscotland.co.uk www.keedwellscotland.co.uk ADR Logistics in England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe John Donovan of JJX Logistics ADR Logistics England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe Tel: 01384 221 642 email: john@jjxlogistics.co.uk www.jjxlogistics.co.uk Gary Cane of Hazchem Network ADR Logistics England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe Tel: 07909 685 628 email: gary@hazmail.co.uk www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk and www.hers-info.co.uk © Ali Karim TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TOALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk Chemicals Tank Farm Tanker Discharge Point HF Burn Kit made by Ali Karim
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