Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Expert Compliance Support for Dangerous Goods Transport

If your company is involved in transporting, packing, loading, filling, or managing shipments of dangerous goods, you may be legally required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA). Our qualified advisors provide the guidance, reporting, and support you need to stay compliant with ADR regulations — while adding real value to your operations.

When Do I Need a DGSA?

Businesses must appoint a DGSA if they regularly ship dangerous goods by road. The advisor’s duties include auditing your processes, producing an annual compliance report, and recommending improvements.

You may also require a DGSA even if you don’t physically transport the goods yourself — for example, if you arrange or manage shipments through a third-party logistics provider.

You are generally exempt from needing a DGSA if:

• Dangerous goods are only moved occasionally (e.g. breakdown recovery vehicles).
• You are only receiving goods as a consignee.
• Goods are shipped in limited quantities.
• Movements are only short distance transfers on the same site.
• Goods are moved in private vehicles.

Unsure if these exemptions apply? Our team can review your operations and confirm whether you legally require a DGSA.