General
ADR allows drivers to transport dangerous goods without being fully trained.
This entails a risk for the people working as drivers.
Of course, there is also a risk to the environment.
That is why it is a necessity to have drivers, who regularly transport hazardous substances in exempted quantities, trained.
This is not without obligation, but is a legal obligation. The obligation is laid down in the ADR agreement chapter 1.3.

Target group
Drivers who regularly transport small quantities of hazardous substances such as:

  • Exempted quantities (EQ).
  • Limited quantities (LQ).
  • Limited quantities (1000 points scheme ADR 1.1.3.6)

Objective
Make personnel who perform actions as mentioned under the target group aware of the danger aspects associated with these actions. Provide them with knowledge and insight into the regulations concerning hazardous substances. Use personal protective equipment correctly during activities. To be able to carry out practical actions in order to combat calamities (such as spillages or fires). In addition to factual knowledge, the aim is to develop an environmental and safety awareness in the student.

Pre-qualification.
No specific previous training is required.

Details
The target group will come into contact with hazardous substances and/or hazardous waste in various ways during the performance of their regular work.
Where appropriate, he/she will transport hazardous substances for a shipper.
He/she must stow hazardous substances in accordance with the set rules and be able to use the correct personal protective equipment when loading and unloading these substances.
In the event of calamities, he/she must be able to act appropriately and report the incident.

Course Content:

  • Legal framework for dangerous substances
  • Hazardous substances and concepts
  • Coding and classification of dangerous substances
  • Transport of dangerous goods in exempted quantities
  • Packaging and labelling according to the ADR
  • Measures in case of fire
  • Measures in case of spillages and environmental reporting

Course duration

  • Classical, 2-day session
  • Digital class 2 dayparts
  • Webinar, 2 day session
  • Blended, 1 day session
  • Internet, at your own discretion
  • Repetition, depending on method chosen

Location and time
The course is preferably held at participating companies. If necessary, we will hire a location if there is sufficient participation, taking into account the place of residence of the participants. The courses are held in consultation with the company. It is possible to hold the course in the evening hours and/or on Saturdays.