External hazardous goods safety advisor
We want to take away your uncertainty when transporting hazardous goods. As external hazardous goods safety advisors, we have years of experience. We support you unbureaucratically in all questions concerning the transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR), rail (RID), inland waterway (ADN), sea (IMDG-Code) and air freight (IATA).
What does a hazardous goods safety advisor do?
The tasks of an (external) hazardous goods safety advisor are easy to outline, as they are prescribed by law. According to §8 of the hazardous goods safety advisor ordinance (GbV), the hazardous goods safety advisor is primarily responsible for the following duties and tasks:
- Advice and monitoring of compliance with the regulations for the transport of dangerous goods
- Written documentation of all consulting activities
- Establishment of reports in case of dangerous goods accidents
- Sufficient and regular instruction of employees
- Establishment of the annual report
- Retention of documents for five years
This means that we advise and support you along your process. We record your status quo, the extent to which dangerous goods are handled and train your employees for their task in the dangerous goods process. We are available at any time to answer questions that arise in your daily business and support you with our expertise. We document all relevant steps and establish the annual report with your information. We are also at your side in the event of queries from authorities or inspections.
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Your dangerous goods safety advisor for the modes of transport:
Road (ADR)
Sea (IMDG-Code)
Air (IATA)
Rail (RID)
Inland ship (ADN)
How we work as your hazardous goods safety advisor
Initial consultation
We are your contact for the transport of hazardous goods in the areas of road, inland, sea and rail transport. Give us a call! We will be happy to advise you free of charge to determine your specific needs in the area of hazardous goods.
On site assistance
We ensure that you know all responsibilities around the transport of dangerous goods and that the corresponding legal regulations are complied with. As external dangerous goods safety advisors, we train your employees. In this way, we ensure that all parties involved implement the dangerous goods processes in compliance with the rules.
Complete documentation
We keep records of all activities. We send these to you after the inspection. Each employee trained by us receives a confirmation of participation. If not all employees are on site, they can also participate in our online training ADR 1.3. As your dangerous goods safety advisor, we are also responsible for the establishment of the annual report.
Always close to you
On site at your company
We are active throughout Germany and come where you need us: To your company.
Your hazardous goods safety advisors
ProSafeCon brings safety to your company. We are your competent partner for the transport of hazardous goods in the areas of road, inland, sea and rail transport.
We serve companies in various industries, such as production, waste disposal or logistics companies, as well as hospitals with dangerous waste. In doing so, we comply with the applicable quality and safety standards of: ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG Code and IATA.
Jörg Rohleff
Michael Kreutzer
Prices external hazardous goods safety advisor
Basic
- Appointment as dangerous goods safety advisor
- 1 visit per year on site
- Establishment of monitoring protocols
- 1 training per year
- Official certificates of attendance for all instructed persons
- Establishment of the annual report
- Supervision of 1 carrier
- All travel expenses included
- Consultation for individual questions by mail within 48h
Standard
- Appointment as dangerous goods safety advisor
- 1 visit per year on site
- Establishment of monitoring protocols
- 1 training per year
- Official certificates of attendance for all instructed persons
- Establishment of the annual report
- Supervision of 1 carrier
- All travel expenses included
- Consulting for individual questions by mail and by phone within 4h
- Establishment of sample transport documents
- 5 hours of individual consulting per year
- 5 tickets for online instruction per year
- In-depth handouts e.g. on the subject of load securing
Professional
- Appointment as dangerous goods safety advisor
- 2 visits per year on site
- Establishment of monitoring protocols
- 2 trainings per year
- Official certificates of attendance for all instructed persons
- Establishment of the annual report
- Supervision of 2 carriers
- All travel expenses included
- Consulting for individual questions by mail, and by phone within 4h
- Establishment of sample transport documents
- 10 hours of individual consulting per year
- 10 tickets for online instruction per year
- In-depth handouts e.g. on the subject of load securing
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Rahel Küffner
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FAQ – External dangerous goods safety advisor
When do I need a dangerous goods safety advisor as a company? Or rather, when do I need to appoint a dangerous goods safety advisor?
Every company involved in the transport of dangerous goods must generally appoint a dangerous goods safety advisor. There are few exceptions to this. Contact us, we will be happy to check whether you are exempt from this appointment.
Why do you need an annual report?
The annual report is mandatory according to the dangerous goods regulation and is instated annually by the dangerous goods safety advisor. It includes all matters of the dangerous goods safety advisor’s activity such as training, accidents, special incidents as well as the transported quantity of dangerous goods.
What is the cost of an external dangerous goods safety advisor?
We work as your external dangerous goods safety advisor at a flat rate starting from € 98,- per month. As your external dangerous goods safety advisor, we take over all activities that are required by law: We train your employees, we establish your annual report and we check your dangerous goods processes on site. We also offer additional services such as training in load securing according to VDI 2700.
What is a dangerous goods safety advisor?
The dangerous goods safety advisor, also known as the safety advisor, is the person responsible for advising and training the company on all matters relating to dangerous goods legislation. According to the law, every company involved in the transport of dangerous goods is therefore obliged to appoint a dangerous goods safety advisor.
Do you offer only road or also other modes of transport?
Yes, we offer all carriers: Besides road (ADR) also rail (RID), inland (ADN) and maritime (INBG code). In addition, we can also advise you in the area of air freight (IATA).
Are you active throughout Germany?
Yes, we are active throughout Germany and will visit you at your company.
Do I necessarily have to have a dangerous goods safety advisor from TüV?
No. TÜV is one of the providers for acting as an external dangerous goods safety advisor. We offer the same services. Contact us, we will be happy to make you an offer at flat rates.
How do I have to expect the instruction of my employees to be?
In addition to the basics of dangerous goods law, the practical training of employees is important. We train directly at the carrier, e.g. truck, HGV. Because only the personal exchange together with all persons involved in the transport like shipper, driver, dispatcher makes the training effective.
In addition, for drivers who fall under the “1000 point regulation”, the legally required instruction according to ADR is carried out.
How much experience do you have as a dangerous goods safety advisor?
We are have many years of experience and serve more than 250 customers.
How does a consulting contract look like?
The contract contains all relevant points of the assignment and is just under three pages long. The term is usually three years. Choose a Standard or Premium contract.
What are dangerous goods safety advisors allowed to do?
After consultation with the client, we contact the respective authorities directly in the event of violations, questions, etc.. This creates trust and mitigates unpleasant queries or visits to the premises. All we need for this is the openness of all parties involved and access to the relevant departments.