What is ADR Training?
Anyone involved with the transportation of hazardous goods by road, irrespective of which part of the process, need ADR training. Drivers who transport dangerous goods by road must have the full vocational certification.
Although some don’t work with hazardous materials (such as class 3, flammable liquids), many companies will move, pack and transport products or goods, which are delivered to a store.
But what about cross contamination risks? What happens when two or more products accidentally mix together and produce a hazardous material by proxy?
This is where ADR awareness training becomes a significant factor.
ADR awareness training is a legal requirement to aid in safety and compliance within the work place. Awareness training aims to reduce risks with products that cause hazards when combined. Handling these goods in quantities below the threshold doesn’t permit these workers to hold the full ADR vocational certification, which highlights to many in the logistics sector the importance of the legislations, relevant procedure and risks that are posed when it comes to dangerous goods.
Company requirements consider standard awareness training for those who “…shall be familiar with the general requirements of the provisions for the carriage of dangerous goods.” (Chapter 1.3.2.1 Page 39- General Awareness Training- ADR Volume 1, 2023).
Also considered is Function-specific training (Chapter 1.3.2.2 Page 39- Function Specific Training- ADR Volume 1, 2023). This involves teaching staff members (such as vehicle loaders) their responsibilities and duties in line with their job role, as well as understanding the procedures in place for different types of operations and what to do in the event of a spillage.
ADR Awareness ensures safe and proper segregation of goods before transporting & storage, while also highlighting that products which come in contact with each other can create a hazardous good.
Who Should Complete ADR Awareness Training?
ADR awareness is a legal requirement for all non-driving workers who have any involvement in the transport of Dangerous Goods by road, as well as drivers who transport loads below the hazardous goods threshold. This includes:
- Driver’s Partner/Assistant
- Warehouse Workers
- Packagers
- Forklift Drivers
- Consignees
- Supervisors
- Managers
What Could Create A Harmful Substance?
Taking bleach as an example, if mixed or contaminated with vinegar, it produces chlorine gas. This can cause coughing, burning eyes and breathing issues. Understanding the potential dangers and risks help individuals identify hazard prevention and risk mitigation.
What Our Course covers
2 Start’s ADR awareness training covers several necessary topics which must be understood by all who are involved with the dangerous goods process. This includes the following:
- Understanding what ADR is and how it is relevant to your job role
- Learning the small load thresholds (outlined in the ADR Book Volume 1)
- Any current legislations which effect dangerous goods
- Emergency procedures individuals must understand in the event of an incident
- Classes of Dangerous Goods and examples of products which these goods fall under
- Have a core understanding of the importance of labelling dangerous goods properly
- How to store and segregate certain products which may contain a hazardous compound
- Know why it is important to properly pack and label dangerous goods
Knowing the potential dangers that are apparent within the world of ADR is vital for those who are impacted, as they work around these goods daily, or at least frequently.
Also, there are additional factors which must be considered when working and handling products, such as what would cause the product packaging to break, and how do you mitigate this? This is why it is necessary for all within the selection, allocation, movement and transportation process make sure they complete ADR awareness training with a reputable training provider, such as 2 Start Ltd.
Why You Should Complete ADR Awareness Training?
Awareness training should be held at the same importance of basic first aid. It must be an upmost priority for businesses that any form of basic awareness training is conducted to mitigate the risk of an injury, incident, or fatality due to either raw hazardous goods, or contaminated products.
2 Start supply 1-day and 2-day awareness courses, which are classroom-based sessions. Book your ADR awareness course with 2 Start and gain insight and knowledge on the dangerous goods thresholds, legislations and segregation which is relevant to your job role, keeping yourself, and fellow co-workers and individuals safe.
Book your ADR awareness training by enquiring online, or call our team on 02392 123 555.
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