Dean Dunn is our Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and is responsiblefor ensuring that, for each undertaking, the activities of which include the carriage, or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading of dangerous goods by road [and rail] shall appoint responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such activities with regard to persons, property and the environment."

Dean has specific responsibility to ensure compliance with regulating the storage, handling and transporting of dangerous goods, particularly Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizers, which are classified as hazardous.

These include straight ammonium nitrate based fertilizer, and some compound and blended fertilisers containing high quantities of ammonium nitrate.

Some of the legal obligations of a DSGSA

• Monitoring compliance with the Law
• Advising the employer with regard to dangerous goods
• Preparing an annual report of the employers’ activities
• Monitoring of a range of procedures and safety measures
• Investigating and compiling reports on any accidents or emergencies

Dean is available to advise on general safety and security advice as well as internal audits with checks on vehicles, documentation, vehicle equipment etc and 24 hour assistance and advice when needed.