For whom

Persons working at or for companies that transport hazardous materials by road/rail or the associated packaging, loading, filling or unloading includes.

The duties of Safety Advisor include:

  • monitoring task
  • Safety task
  • reporting task

Educational background

Minimum of VMBO or equivalent level. Knowledge of the hazard classes.

Course content

  • Introduction ADR/RID
  • Hazardous substances list, special provisions, exemptions (ADR/RID)
  • WVGS, BVGS, VLG/VSG and general regulations
  • Classification (ADR/RID)
  • Use of packaging, UN Transport tank, Tank-container, Tank-vehicle etc. (ADR/RID)
  • Procedures for shipment (ADR/RID)
  • Requirements for construction (ADR/RID)
  • Regulations on transport, loading, unloading and handling (ADR/RID)
  • Crew, equipment and operation (ADR)
  • Requirements for the construction and approval of vehicles (ADR)

Conclusion

The exam is taken by the competent authorities, the exam consists per modality (eg. road transport) of 40 multiple choice questions of which the last 10 are a case. The exam is passed with a score of 21 correct answers from the first 30 questions and 7 correct answers from the case study.

The case study is not included in the repeat examinations and the examination consists of 40 independent questions. A passing score of 28 correct answers is required.

During the exam you must use the correct legislation. The certificate is valid for 5 years and can be renewed 1 year before expiration.