Lizzie Lumb 
HSSE Manager & DGSA 
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With my chemical logistics background I have the hazmat experience as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor to provide total peace of mind.
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Chemicals - Dangerous Goods Consulting

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) Consultancy

When transporting dangerous goods it is simply good business to take precautions and preventative measures. Agility Chemicals has a cadre of experts ready to help customers understand legislative requirements and adopt prudent practices in this area.

Currently there are 43 signatories to which the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) applies. In addition, a number of firms are insisting that even those countries that fall outside the scope of ADR, -- but through which dangerous goods are transported – adopt the legislation. This demonstrates a trend toward global consistency in application of the regulations and wider adoption of best practices in emerging markets.

It is a legal requirement that any movement of dangerous goods, whether as consignee, consignor, carrier, loader, filler, packer, freight forwarder or shipping agent, employ a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA). This may be an employee or a qualified third party.

Agility Chemicals’ DGSA experts, with their wide range of industry and regulatory experience, are equipped to provide highly specialized Dangerous Goods advice to multinational chemical companies. In addition, our specialists are prepared to deliver training packages to meet our customers’ legal requirements.

Whether as a full- or part-time service, a DGSA expert from Agility Chemicals can:

  • Conduct initial audits to determine current compliance with both the International ADR (Road Transport) agreement and the domestic regulations.
  • Conduct the required annual audit, including a comprehensive report that details levels of compliance and recommendations for improvement to meet the legal requirements of ADR Chapter 1.8.3.
  • Assist with investigating and reporting any incident as required under ADR Chapter 1.8.5.
  • Provide guidance on any matter concerning road transport of dangerous goods. This counselling can be delivered by telephone, email or a personal site visit.
  • Advise about employee training required to meet all legal requirements.
  • Deliver training to employees and staff to meet legal requirements.

Other Expertise

  • Air and Sea Transport of Dangerous Goods
    At this time, there are no statutory requirements mandating the appointment of a DGSA for Sea or Air transport. However, Agility is prepared for this eventuality with civil aviation experts who are qualified to International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards and other specialists versed in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code for dangerous goods transport by sea.
  • Dangerous Goods Outside of Europe
    Agility’s DGSA team is equipped to advise on Dangerous Goods Legislation outside of Europe, including the US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

For further information or to discuss your individual DGSA consultancy requirements please contact Agility by email at chemicals@agilitylogistics.com or call our global Safety Management Coordinator at +44(0)1642 718252. Alternatively, you may wish to contact your Agility Chemicals regional office, which is listed in Agility’s Worldwide Directory.