SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Applicable as at July 2007

Candidates may find the following list of sources of information helpful in the interpretation of the permitted examination material for the DGSA examinations. It is a candidate's responsibility to check that they have the most recent list.

Candidates should note that the use of CD-ROMs is not permitted in the examination, however, the use of downloaded material from internet sources, for example, the HMSO website, is acceptable.  Candidates should seek to obtain the current editions of publications from the sources shown.

United Nations

Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
(The Orange Book)

Manual of Tests and criteria

International Land

European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
 

Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID)

European Provisions concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterway

UK Rail

Railway Group Standards:

• GM/RT 2101 Requirements for the design, construction, test and use of tanks of rail wagons
  
• GO/RM 3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff, handling and carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages)
  
• GO/RM 3420 Dangerous Goods - Acceptance and Carriage Manual

Available from: Serco Raildatea, Derwent House, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP

Tunnels

Le Shuttle

Hazardous Goods - Practical Guide for Users of Le Shuttle Freight Services
Available from: Le Shuttle Freight Division

Restrictions on the carriage of dangerous goods on through freight services through the Channel Tunnel
Annex 3 to LIF, Stationery Office text of RID

British Toll Tunnels

Dangerous Traffic List of Restrictions

Available from: 
Le Crossing Company Ltd
Mersey Tunnel Ltd
Tyne Tunnel Authority

Suppliers of Dangerous Goods Regulations and Publications

General Suppliers

Labeline Ltd
Midas House
Chivenov Business Park
Near Barnstaple
EX31 4AY
Tel: 0870 850 5051
Web: www.labeline.com

The Stationery Office
TSO
PO BOX 29
Norwich
NR3 1GN
Tel: 08706 005522
Fax: 08706 005533
Web: www.tso.co.uk

Cameon Ltd
9 Irk Vale Drive
Chadderton
Oldham
OL1 2TW
Tel: 0845 166 2524
Fax: 0871 251 3062
Web: www.cameon.com

also from Bookshops and accredited agents

Suppliers of Specialist Information

Le Crossing Company Ltd
Crossing Offices
South Orbital Way
Dartford
Kent
DA1 5PR
Tel: 01322 221603
Fax: 01322 294224
Web: www.dartfordrivercrossing.co.uk

Le Shuttle Freight Division
Eurotunnel
Freight Division
PO Box 2000
Folkestone
Kent
CT18 8XY
Tel: 01303 272244
Fax: 01303 282026
E-mail: isfservice@eurotunnel.com
Web: www.eurotunnel.com

Merseyside Passanger Transport
Georges Dock Building
Georges Dock Way
Pier Head
Liverpool
L3 1DD
Tel: 0151 236 8602
Fax: 0151 255 0160

Rail Safety and Standards Board
Evergreen House
160 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DX
Tel: 0207 904 7518
Fax: 0207 557 9072
Web: www.rssb.co.uk

Tyne Tunnel
Wallesend
Tyne and Wear
NE28 0PD
Tel: 0191 262 4451
Fax: 0191 263 1031
Web: www.tynetunnel.info

 

 

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