Hazardous Goods By Road .

Dangerous materials of all sorts traverse our streets daily – heavy and light oils, poisonous chemicals, flammable, acids, explosive gases and more. All of these are potentially perilous for humans and the environment.

SDS have years of experience in handling all types of hazardous cargo.  SDS are one of the leading experts in the movement of hazardous goods in and out of Europe.  Whether it be a single kilo or a full load, SDSs' staff can provide advice and support to each customer to expediate the movement of their goods.  SDS are fully compliant with all European legislation concerning the carriage of hazardous goods by road

Since 1st January 2000, under European law, any company wishing to transport dangerous goods, must have a dangerous goods safety advisor (DGSA) working for them. They ensure that any hazardous load carried by SDS, conforms to any criteria laid out by the DTLR (Department for Transport Local Government and the Regions). It is of great importance that the correct paperwork is carried with the load, so that the emergency services can quickly react to any road traffic accident or spillage involving dangerous goods

We have a fully trained D.G.S.A. officer on call 24/7/365.

The Law is constantly changing please make sure you current haulier is fully covered by the new Laws that are in force.

All drivers should have photo ID.

All drivers should have have had security training.

All drivers should have been given dangerous load sheets.

What Classes do we carry?

 

Class 1 - Explosive Materials  (Fireworks only)

Class 2 - Compressed Gases (Cylinders)

Class 3 - Flammable Liquids/Gases

Class 4 - Flammable & Reactive Solids

Class 5.1 - Oxidizing Agents

Class 5.2 - Selected Organic Peroxides

Class 6.1 - Toxic Products

Class 6.2 - Biologically Infectious Products

Class 8 - Corrosive Products

Class 9 - Miscellaneous Class

Class X - Industrial Goods Non-ADR (UN 0000)

Class Z - Mixed Hazard (UN 9999

We do NOT carry?

 

Class 1 - Explosive Materials (other than Fireworks)

Class 7 - Radioactive Product