ADR 1.3 Training: Transport of Dangerous Goods.

The transportation of hazardous materials by road is governed by very specific regulations known as ADR. All individuals involved in this field must be trained in and apply these regulations and procedures in their operations. CHAVANON Conseil is an expert consultancy firm in logistics. We offer the best ADR training for companies and individuals for all your needs.

ADR is a regulation on the transportation of hazardous materials

Hazardous goods are substances with physicochemical and toxicological compositions that pose risks to human health and the environment. This includes gases, flammable liquids, explosive materials, and objects. ADR is one of the international agreements on the transportation of hazardous goods by road and also applies to domestic transports within countries. Thus, it represents one of the preventive obligations to which all actors in this sector are subject.

What is the ADR regulation?

ADR is an international agreement established on September 30, 1957, in Geneva. France is one of the many signatory countries. Nationally, this agreement is complemented by the TMD decree of May 29, 2009, which incorporates various international regulations related to road, river, and rail transportation of hazardous materials. ADR is the international regulation that defines the rules, conditions, and modalities for transporting certain dangerous materials by road vehicles. It is a voluminous document containing precise information such as the classification of dangerous products, specific packaging, and transportation conditions, as well as special provisions for the material in question.

In other words, ADR provides all safety provisions for both packaging and road transportation of dangerous goods. It is a regulation applicable to the road transport of finished products, as well as hazardous waste. It defines the responsibilities of all professionals involved in the road transport of hazardous materials.

List of various updates

ADR is a regulation that evolves to adapt to new realities. The ADR texts are updated every two years to integrate new aspects of road transportation of hazardous materials. To date, it has undergone various modifications, and the latest version in force is ADR 2021. This is why all personnel at companies or communities must regularly attend refresher courses. This allows them to learn about changes or new provisions made to the current ADR.

Finally, on a national level, the TMD decree is regularly updated by the Ministry of the Environment, hence the importance of rigorous regulatory monitoring, provided by CHAVANON Conseil for its clients.

Who are the ADR 1.3 trainings for and why?

ADR training targets all individuals whose activities are related to the packaging, filling, loading, unloading, and transportation of hazardous goods and products. The ADR 1.3 training specifically concerns operations related to such materials in public areas. It includes all actors involved in the shipping and transportation chain, including administrative staff in charge of sales administration, purchasing, quality, etc.

Who is ADR 1.3 for?

ADR training is directed at actors at various levels of packaging, loading, unloading, and transportation of hazardous materials. Whether at the community level or within companies, it primarily involves logistics service employees. It also includes administrative staff, quality control managers, or environmental protection managers. Among the main actors targeted by ADR 1.3 training, we can mention:

operators,
managers,
handlers,
shippers,
drivers of vehicles assigned to the transport of hazardous goods.

ADR training may also concern related services within companies:

sales administration,
forwarding agents,
purchasing,
quality,
accounting.

Why undergo ADR regulation training?

Training in ADR regulations is mandatory for all the aforementioned actors. This training is tailored to each level of responsibility and the type of task the individual is involved in. This training must be certified by a certificate serving as proof of qualification for the transport of certain classes of hazardous goods. It is an attestation issued by approved training organizations and necessary for you to carry out your activities safely and in compliance with legal provisions.

The responsibility of each actor, especially the order givers, the shipper, and the transporter. More importantly, these trainings also teach the rules to follow to prevent accidents involving hazardous goods. Moreover, employers are obligated to train their employees before they start their duties. They are thus held accountable in the event of an incident related to a lack of ADR 1.3 training of their employee.

CHAVANON Conseil, a training organization

CHAVANON Conseil is an expertise firm operating in the industrial, logistics, and event sectors. We specialize in audit, advice, and especially risk management training. With over 15 years of experience, our firm assists companies in managing risks related to the shipping and transportation of hazardous goods.

Certified Qualiopi trainings

To this end, we have a Qualiopi certified training center that can intervene anywhere in France. Our trainings aim to help you comply with ADR regulations, ensure the safety of your personnel and your goods. With CHAVANON Conseil, you will benefit from quality training and advisory support. Precise and detailed contents to make complex ADR texts accessible to different actors. Our contents are created based on our target audience and include practical cases for more effectiveness. Our trainings are of course certified by a legal attestation recognized by authorities.

Our pedagogical method has proven effective and takes into account the expectations of all actors. Our trainings are conducted in person, but also now via videoconference due to the sanitary context. We not only support you in risk management but also in your commitment to environmental protection. At CHAVANON Conseil, our vision is to make risk management a lever for optimizing your logistics chain, your performance, and your profitability. We offer a wide range of ADR trainings to meet all your needs after a diagnosis.

List of CHAVANON Conseil ADR Trainings

We offer various ADR trainings to companies, communities, and individuals. They take into account the specific needs and action areas of each actor or participant in the transportation of hazardous goods. This includes:

ADR Lithium training,
ADR Gas training,
ADR Radioactive training,
ADR Waste training
ADR Multi-modal training (i.e., combining road transport, air transport, and sea transport).

These various trainings cover a multitude of topics, and all our sessions are customized based on your organization's challenges. Do not hesitate to contact us to better discover our trainings and define together the program suited to your company.