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What is ADR?
The carriage of dangerous goods by road - ADR
Formerly known as the European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road, ADR is derived from the French name for the agreement (Accord européen relative au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route).
What is ADR?
In simple terms any goods that are considered dangerous to humans, animals or the environment, from explosives and petrol down to the battery in your mobile phone are classified under this agreement.
Every item is classified according to it’s properties and will fall under one of the nine hazard classes. These classes can then be broken down further in order to accurately label each item.
ADR Training
In order to carry dangerous goods by road you must complete an approved ADR course and successfully pass the required multiple choice examinations. ADR is separated into a number of modules some of which are mandatory and others which are optional.
YOU MUST PASS:
The ADR Core module, at least one of the hazard class modules and either the tanker module, if you are carrying the goods in a tank fixed to the vehicle, or the packages module if you are carrying the goods in boxes, drums, bags or any other container.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Each hazard class (1-9) is a separate module and has a separate exam. For each module that you successfully pass that class will be listed on your ADR Licence and you will then be allowed to carry any item that is listed under that hazard class.
ADR Rules & Regulations
The rules and regulations surrounding the carriage of dangerous goods by road are extensive and complicated to say the least. Therefore anyone who is transporting dangerous goods must have a DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor) either in employment or under contract and they must be consulted every time dangerous goods are being transported and stored. Find out more about the ADR regulations and the responsibilities of a DGSA.