What is a DGSA?

1.       What does a DGSA do?

A Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) is responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent when moving and handling dangerous goods, specifically the risk to people, property and the environment.

We understand how confusing it can be identifying if your waste is classed as hazardous or dangerous and how it should be disposed of safely – our in house DGSA provides our customers with complete peace of mind that the services provided will fully adhere to the current regulations.

Key responsibilities of our DGSA include:

·         Monitoring and advising customers to ensure compliance with the requirements governing the carriage of dangerous goods.

·         Preparing reports regarding our performance transporting dangerous goods.

·         Investigating and reporting any accidents or infringements of regulations.

·         Monitoring the provision of training and advice to other staff.

2.       Meet our DGSA

Alan Colledge, our DGSA has over 30 years of experience in the waste industry. Fully trained and highly experienced in managing all types of hazardous waste, Alan has been a DGSA since 2007 and is in the fourth term, having sat exams every five years to retain his qualification. 

Alan also has specific Multimodal Lithium Battery competence which involves the movement of Lithium Batteries over road, sea and air.

3.       What type of waste requires a DGSA?

All wastes that are classed as dangerous goods under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) Regulations require a DGSA to advise and monitor the following:

·         The way that hazardous waste should be packed.

·         The types of containers allowed to be used.

·         What types of waste can be packed together.

·         The appropriate vehicles that can transport the waste.

Common types of waste our DGSA deals with include:

·         Lithium Batteries

·         Aerosols

·         Solvents

·         Paints

·         Adhesives

·         Fuels

·         Gas cylinders

·         Lead acid batteries

If you are unsure if your waste is hazardous or a classed as a dangerous good and would like to discuss disposal options, contact our friendly team today.