Shipping dangerous goods
Dangerous goods safety adviser
You must have a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA) if you transport dangerous goods unless:
- you only do it occasionally, for example breakdown recovery vehicles
- you鈥檙e only receiving the dangerous goods (you鈥檙e the 鈥榗onsignee鈥�)
- they鈥檙e in 鈥�limited quantities鈥�
- you鈥檙e moving them a very short distance by road, for example between buildings on an industrial estate
- you鈥檙e using private vehicles
You should employ a DGSA if you鈥檙e transporting goods internationally.
Appointing a DGSA
Read guidance on the responsibilities of a DGSA and how to become one.
You can either get a member of staff trained as a DGSA or find an adviser to help you.
Contact the Department for Transport by email for advice on appointing a DGSA.
Department for Transport
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