The Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Packages Etc) Regulations 1992
(Commonly known as PGR)

Introduction

These Regulations are applicable if you or your company are transporting hazardous substances in small packages not covered by the ADR Regulations - below 45 gallon e.g. 1 or 5 gallon containers and/or in a vehicle below the 3.5 tonne maximum permissible weight threshold.

Built around your own specific needs, the content of the course would depend on the classes of dangerous goods to be carried and can be designed accordingly.

Aims and Objectives

The operator of a vehicle used for the carriage of dangerous substances shall ensure that the driver of that vehicle has received adequate instruction and training to enable him to understand :

• The nature of the hazards created by the substance to be carried and the action to be taken in an emergency
• His duties under the regulations
• The operator shall keep a record of such instruction and training received by the driver whilst in his employment, and a copy of that record shall be made available to the driver.

The Course Covers

• Introduction to the Regulations
• Approved Code of Practice
• Substances under the Regulations and Packing Groups
• Loading, Unloading, Stowage, and Segregation Procedures
• Vehicle Marking and Tremcards
• Properties and Hazards of Dangerous Substances (As required for Individual Courses)
• Emergency Action
• Fire Extinguisher - Practical Exercise
• Course Test Paper

Course Duration

One Day

Certification

Certificate of Attendance

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