Dangerous goods safety advisor
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has certified safety advisers for both road and sea transport. We help you to fulfill legal requirements and ensure that dangerous goods are handled correctly throughout the entire supply chain – from classification and packaging to documentation and transport.
All businesses which handle dangerous goods are required by law to have at least one approved safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods. This requirement applies as soon as dangerous goods are part of the operation. It is regardless of industry, size of the company and can range from manufacturing to warehousing, logistics, and trade.
What does a safety adviser do?
A safety adviser works to prevent risks associated with the transport of dangerous goods and ensures that the business complies with applicable regulations. The role includes advising on handling and classification of goods for transport, reviewing procedures and business practices, preparing annual reports and other necessary documentation. The safety adviser also participates in investigating any accidents or incidents and keeps the business updated on new and amended legal requirements.
By hiring IVL as your external safety adviser, you gain access to specialist expertise. We monitor developments in national and international legal requirements, and review how your company can work most effectively with the handling of dangerous goods.
Hire IVL for:
- Be registered as your safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods
- Establish procedures and instructions for the correct and safe handling of dangerous goods
- Conduct internal audits and follow up on the business's practices for dangerous goods
- Provide ongoing advice and support on matters relating to the transport of dangerous goods
- Provide education and training on the transport of dangerous goods
