DGRE - Dangerous Goods by Road
Including: Class 1 - Explosives
Excluding: Class 7 - Radioactive Materials

Duration

Two Days

Overview

Unit Standard 123259 - Convey Dangerous Goods by Road - 4 Credits at NQF Level 3. Including transportation of Explosives (Class 1) Excluding Class 7.

1. Classification of Dangerous Goods 

  • Terminology
  • Dangerous Goods classification
  • Exempt Quantities
  • Legislation

2. Loading Dangerous Goods

  • Compatibility of multi-loads
  • Placarding
  • Documentation

3. Transporting Explosives

  • General transportation of explosives
  • Classes of explosives
  • Transport by Rail
  • Transport by Road

4. Safety Procedures

  • Personal Protective Clothing
  • Emergency Response procedures
  • Driver behaviour
  • Loading and offloading procedures
  • Vehicle visibility

5. Safety Regulations

  • Fire Fighting
  • First Aid