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Dangerous goods are the goods that require a special approach and great caution in transportation. This type of transport is strictly regulated by many legal provisions. Any mistake in the transport of such goods can pose a serious risk not only to people, but also to the environment, property or general safety. Each carrier transporting dangerous goods is obliged to comply with a number of specific restrictions covering, among other things, the way in which the load is secured, packaged and labelled, the documentation or the necessary permits the carrier must have in order to provide transport services of dangerous goods. The way in which dangerous goods are handled depends largely on which group the goods are classified in.
International transport of dangerous goods is regulated by a comprehensive legal act called the ADR Agreement. Poland ratified the ADR Agreement in 1975.
The ADR agreement is not the only document that regulates the transport of dangerous goods. The following acts, documents and regulations should also be considered in its organisation:
Dangerous goods are a broad group of products. Every carrier should be familiar with them in order to know whether to apply the rules of the ADR Convention, which sets out all the rules for the transport of dangerous goods by road. It is also good to be aware that not all dangerous materials and objects can be transported, and to most of them apply various restrictions.
Dangerous materials are divided into 9 classes (and they will largely determine the rules for the transport route and for securing the load):
Transport of dangerous goods by road requires great care and attention, as well as the need to comply with the ADR Agreement and Polish and international laws and directives on the transport of dangerous goods.
To ensure that ADR transport runs smoothly, it is very important to plan it properly. Transport of dangerous materials should follow special regulations and strict standards for ADR transport. It is essential in transport to select a suitable vehicle that is adapted in all respects to be used for ADR transport. Naturally, proper packing and securing the load should not be forgotten either.
Each transport, including ADR, requires the preparation of appropriate documents. Above all, there must be information sheets containing as much key information as possible concerning the dangerous goods being transported and ADR certificates. This type of transport, due to its nature, can only be carried out by drivers who have been properly trained for such transport.
Planning also includes the selection of the optimal route, taking into account any restrictions and risks that may arise on the road. When planning a driving route, it is also important to anticipate places where dangerous situations may occur and avoid them if possible.
Planning is crucial for maintaining safety in ADR transport. Any person involved in planning, organising, or performing the load transport must have appropriate training.
The transport of dangerous goods requires planning, careful preparation, and a group of people who are properly trained to ensure that the cargo reaches its destination without endangering people or the surroundings. Focusing on safety and high quality of service, it is worth handing your dangerous transport over to the experts in DPV Logistic, who, apart from their knowledge, experience and certificates, also have a fleet to safely delivering any load to its destination.