Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Numerical & Material Recording Clerks
SaveWhat Does a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Do?
Dangerous goods safety advisers inspect and make transport recommendations in line with the European regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods. They may advise on the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea and air. Dangerous goods safety advisers also prepare safety reports and investigate safety infringements. They provide individuals with the procedures and instructions to follow during the loading, unloading and transporting of these goods.
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Where Do I Start?
Health And Safety Regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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Skills You Need to Become a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser
Essential Skills
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialInternational Carriage Of Dangerous Goods By Road knowledge
Know that the purpose of ADR is to ensure that dangerous materials, including chemicals and hazardous waste, are able to cross international borders as long as vehicles and drivers are …
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EssentialAppropriate Packaging Of Dangerous Goods knowledge
Know that packaging for different types of dangerous goods (other than for limited and excepted quantities) must be designed and constructed to UN specification standards and pass practical transport related …
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EssentialTransportation Methods knowledge
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
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EssentialHandling Of Dangerous Goods knowledge
Know the handling procedures for a variety of potentially dangerous materials, such as explosives, flammable or toxic gases, flammable solids/liquids, infectious substances, radioactive substances, etc.
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EssentialLaws On The Transportation Of Dangerous Goods knowledge
The legal regulations that apply in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods, and the procedures involved in classifying such materials.
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EssentialCooperate With Colleagues skill
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
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EssentialFollow Ethical Code Of Conduct In Transport Services skill
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EssentialLiaise With Colleagues skill
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to …
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialRecognise The Hazards Of Dangerous Goods skill
Be aware of the threats posed by potentially dangerous goods such as polluting, toxic, corrosive, or explosive materials.
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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialAdapt Communication Style According To Recipient skill
Adapt communication style to that of the recipient of the message in order to create a rapport.
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EssentialCheck Dangerous Goods Transport Unit skill
Ensure that a vehicle about to transport dangerous materials complies with safety and legal regulations. Perform visual checks to identify and report leaks or other forms of damage.
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EssentialCoordinate Import Transportation Activities skill
Oversee import transportation operations; optimise import processes and service strategies.
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EssentialInstruct On Safety Measures skill
Provide instruction on the possible causes of accidents or sources of danger and explain the protective measures that should be taken to guarantee health and safety.
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EssentialManage Documentation For Dangerous Goods skill
Review and complete all required documentation relating to the transportation of dangerous materials. Review the units, placarding, dimensions, and other important information.
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EssentialProvide Advice On Safety skill
Educate people on safety measures for a certain activity or location.
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Optional Skills (5 of 10 displayed)
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OptionalAir Transport Law knowledge
Know air transport laws and regulations. Due to the nature of aviation, knowledge of air transport laws partially overlaps with knowledge of international law.
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OptionalCommunication Principles knowledge
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
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OptionalRoad Transport Legislation knowledge
Know road transport regulations at regional, national, and European level in matters of safety and environmental requirements.
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OptionalTypes Of Cargo knowledge
Distinguish different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.
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OptionalCustoms Law knowledge
The legal regulations that govern the import of goods in a country.
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OptionalCommunicate Regulations skill
Keep relevant persons and department up-to-date with new or revised regulations in order that product requirements and specifications are met at all times.
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OptionalCreate Incident Reports skill
Fill in an incident report after an accident has happened at the company or facility, such as an unusual event which caused an occupational injury to a worker.
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OptionalHandle Dangerous Goods skill
Transport hazardous materials in a safe manner.
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OptionalInspect Cargo skill
Conduct quality checks on cargo before loading and after unloading commences. Ensure total on-board cargo load is secure.
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OptionalPerform Safety Inspections skill
Inspect the park or part of the park. Note and report problems like blocked trails and risks like overflowing rivers.
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