Dangerous goods advice- UK regs and ADR

GlesgaBill:
Hi again, Dave

I think i’ve got the gist of this now…but i still have a nagging doubt (even after reading the CDG Document) :D:D

OK…here goes-

LQ’s = No problem…i understand that…no additional stuff needed.

Nothing needed on your part whatsoever.

GlesgaBill:
Load over the “small threshold limit” = Full ADR applies…Tremcard,Boards, Chock…PPE Extinguishers, etc etc etc I understand that.

Yes, we have a winner!!

GlesgaBill:
“Small threshold limit” = This is where i’m unsure. If i have a load or item(s) under the threshold limit, what (if any) other items do i need to carry to stay legal?

If you’re on a UK journey, all you’d need is 1 X 2Kg dry powder fire extinguisher, with the date of the next examination/inspection marked, and it needs to be fitted with a seal and pin. If any of that is missing, you ■■■ belongs to VOSA and you win a PG9 until it’s sorted (You might also be prosecuted, because you were supposed to check that before you set-off, so the defence below wouldn’t be available to you) Then it’s like LQs, you don’t need anything else.

If you’re doing an international journey (that’s when UK Regs don’t apply) you need the extinguisher as above

• a “transport document” containing at least:
  the UN number, Proper Shipping Name, class and packing group; (Written in that order. )
  the number size and type of packages;
  the total Kgs/Lit of the load;
  and the name(s) and address(es) of the consignor(s) and consignee(s)
  The document doesn’t have to be too fancy, but the required info must be on it.

GlesgaBill:
Slightly puzzled,

GlesgaBill

Be puzzled no longer mate

Here’s two other tips for you:

1. It is always your boss’ job to tell you which Regs apply, to what extent, and when.
   (= if in doubt at a customer’s premises, phone your boss before setting off.)
2. UK law (this one includes Scotland) provides you with a defence if you can show that the offence is somebody else’s responsibility, ie, somebody lied to you, but there are several conditions to that.