Artac are able to handle all classes of dangerous goods by all modes of transport in accordance with legislation introduced by The Transport of Dangerous Goods (Safety Advisers) Regulations (TDGSA) on 1st January 2000.

This legislation states that any company that transports, loads and unloads dangerous goods MUST have a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser  (DGSA). The DGSA are qualified individuals who have successfully gained the appropriate Vocational Training Certificate through training and examination. In order to fully comply with above legislation, Artac have appointed a DGSA who is able to advise and assist on all aspects of the handling, loading and transportation of dangerous goods.

Whereas, the full responsibilities and duties of a DGSA can be found in the TDGSA regulations, their main duties relating to dangerous goods are

• To advise on health, safety and environmental matters in relation to the transportation and/or storage.
• To monitor compliance with the legal requirements covering the transportation and/or storage.
• To undertake an annual audit and issue a report covering the activities of the employers.

In addition to having the services of a DGSA, Artac ensure that all their employees who may have an involvement with the transportation of dangerous goods are trained and fully conversant. Furthermore, in order to comply with IATA regulations, our airfreight team have all taken and passed the required examination covering ’ The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air'.

Notwithstanding the above, it remains the Shippers responsibility to ensure that any dangerous goods are classified and prepared in accordance to the relevant governing regulations and where applicable, that the correct completion of the appropriate documentation covering the required mode of transport.

Non compliance may result in fines by the enforcement agencies as well as operational delays or offloading in transit. Due to operational limitations and segregation rules applied by Eurotunnel, Carriers and Airlines, restrictions may apply on the acceptance of certain hazardous substances.

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by

AIR is regulated in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), but on a day to day basis, airline operators will only accept dangerous goods complying with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR).

ROAD is governed by ADR regulations.

SEA is set out in the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).

If you require any advice or assistance on your dangerous goods, please refer to your DGSA or you can contact our office.