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ADR 2003 Guidance Notes
ADR 2003 regulations came into effect on 10 May 2004. BCDTA has received a range of technical enquires concerning UK domestic transport since the new regulations were implemented. The answers to these enquires, provided by BCDTA’s technical staff, are outlined below along with the an appropriate reference to ADR 2003.
The Health and Safety Executive have indicated that breaches involving new aspects of legislation that do not have severe health and safety implications will be dealt with by a ‘light touch’ for the first six months, until 10 November 2004.
Orientation arrows – ADR 2003 Chapter 5.2.2.1.12
New requirements for vented containers and packages where the closure is not in view.
Individual pack thresholds – ADR 2003 Chapter 3.4
The old CDG regulations 1, 10 & 25Ltr individual threshold has now disappeared, this has caused issues with parcel carriers which are now using the limited quantities provisions to carry dangerous goods.
Load thresholds – ADR 2003 Chapter 1.1.6.3
The old CDG load thresholds have been harmonised with ADR 2003. For packing groups II & III they have been increased. The removal of the individual pack threshold is making it easier to come into the scope of the regulations and also has implications on DGSA requirement.
Incident reporting to DfT – ADR 2003 Chapter 1.8.5
A requirement has been introduced to report incidents of a certain nature to the National Competent Authority (in the UK this is DfT). This requirement is in addition to any RIDDOR report. DfT have issued a compliance guidance note available to download at the bottom of this page.
Transport Documents – ADR 2003 Chapter 5.4
CDG used ‘consignors declarations’ but ADR 2003 uses transport documents. These should not be confused with “Dangerous Goods Notes” (DGN’s). DGN’s are for multimodal journeys, air – road, sea – road etc.
Empty Tanks – ADR 2003 Chapter 5.4.1.1.6
All empty tankers need a transport document to cover their empty journey. BCDTA is currently debating the compliance methodology for this.
Vehicle equipment – ADR 2003 Chapter 8.1
Adoption of ADR has introduced a requirement for ADR vehicles to carry extra equipment: wheel chock, two self-standing warning signs, warning/high visibility vest or clothing and a pocket lamp.
Limited Quantities – ADR 2003 Chapter 3.4
These have changed and become slightly more intense. Care needs to be taken to ensure that all the criteria in this chapter are complied with.
For further information on any of the above, contact the technical advice and assistance team at BCTDA’s office on 01270 258200.
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