As the new regulations for ADR 2025 come into force, optional in January, but mandatory from the end of June, one of the ‘less obvious’ changes is in relation to the carriage of dangerous goods in Limited Quantities with regards to training. Can you spot the difference below?
8.2.3 Training of persons other than the drivers holding a certificate in accordance with 8.2.1, involved in the carriage if dangerous goods by road.
‘Persons whose duties concern the carriage of Dangerous Goods by road shall have received training in the requirements governing the carriage of such dangerous goods appropriate to their responsibilities and duties according to Chapter 1.3. This requirement shall apply to individuals such as personnel who are employed by the road vehicle operator or the consignor, personnel who load or unload dangerous goods, personnel in freight forwarding or shipping agencies and drivers of vehicles other than drivers holding a certificate in accordance with 8.2.1, involved on the carriage of dangerous goods by road.’
Therefore, whereas only the driver was required to have basic training to carry dangerous goods in Limited Quantities, all participants will need to have undertaken training.
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