Description

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The Transporting Dangerous Goods eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the hazards and safety considerations associated with transporting dangerous goods by road.

The course explores how dangerous goods can present risks to people, property and the environment during transport and the precautions required when handling and transporting them. Learners will consider the importance of identifying dangerous goods, following appropriate transport requirements, maintaining suitable documentation and responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees involved in transporting dangerous goods by road.
• Drivers who may carry hazardous substances or materials.
• Employees involved in preparing goods for transport.
• Warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Employees involved in loading or unloading dangerous goods.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for transport activities.
• Anyone requiring general awareness of the safe transport of dangerous goods.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by dangerous goods.
• Understanding why dangerous goods require additional precautions during transport.
• Recognising the potential risks dangerous goods can present to people, property and the environment.
• Awareness of different types and classes of dangerous goods.
• Recognising dangerous goods labels, markings and hazard information.
• Understanding the importance of correctly identifying dangerous goods.
• Recognising responsibilities associated with transporting dangerous goods.
• Understanding the importance of appropriate packaging.
• Recognising damaged, leaking or unsuitable packages.
• Understanding the importance of appropriate labelling and marking.
• Awareness of vehicle placarding and marking requirements where applicable.
• Understanding the importance of transport documentation.
• Checking relevant information before transport begins.
• Following workplace procedures for preparing dangerous goods for transport.
• Loading dangerous goods appropriately.
• Maintaining appropriate segregation of incompatible goods.
• Securing goods to prevent movement during transport.
• Recognising the importance of complying with vehicle load limits.
• Carrying out appropriate pre-journey checks.
• Understanding the importance of suitable vehicle condition and equipment.
• Recognising restrictions or additional requirements that may apply to particular dangerous goods.
• Maintaining appropriate security during transport.
• Preventing unauthorised access to dangerous goods.
• Recognising potential hazards during loading and unloading.
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment where required.
• Understanding the importance of avoiding ignition sources where relevant.
• Recognising leaks, spills or damaged packages during transport.
• Knowing when an unsafe load or package should not be transported.
• Understanding appropriate initial actions following an incident.
• Following emergency information and workplace procedures.
• Protecting yourself and others during an emergency.
• Contacting appropriate emergency or specialist assistance where required.
• Reporting dangerous goods incidents and concerns.
• Following organisational dangerous goods transport procedures.
• Contributing to safer transport of dangerous goods by road.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not constitute ADR driver training or provide an ADR Driver Training Certificate. Where ADR or other role-specific dangerous goods training is required, employers must ensure individuals receive the appropriate training and certification for their responsibilities and the goods being transported.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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