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SOURCES OF INFORMATION

 

Applicable as at April 2011

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

• 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

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

Suppliers of Dangerous Goods Regulations and Publications

General Suppliers

Cameon Ltd
PO BOX 17345
Edinburgh
EH12 1DJ
Tel: 0845 166 2524
Fax: 0871 251 3062
Web: www.cameon.com

Labeline International
Chivenor Business Park
Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4AY.
Tel: 0044 (0)870 850 5051
Fax: 0044 (0)870 240 8072
E-mail: info@labeline.com
Web: www.labeline.com

also from Bookshops and accredited agents

Suppliers of Specialist Information

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

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