Imp:
Hi Dave
Now we have moved into 21st century and the worlds gone mad about net zero can we now do ADR loads without paperwork and via a digital device. I’d say no but things move on between refreshers and desks jockeys come up with bright ideas.
Hi Imp,
The short answer to your question is YES, an ADR job can be done without a Transport Document ( = delivery note) but as Zac says, there are some difficulties.
ADR has this to say on the subject:
ADR 5.4.0.2 The use of electronic data processing (EDP) or electronic data interchange (EDI) techniques as an aid to or instead of paper documentation is permitted, provided that the procedures used for the capture, storage and processing of electronics data meet the legal requirements as regards the evidential value and availability of data during transport in a manner at least equivalent to that of paper documentation.
This tells us that, in relation to a delivery note, EDP and EDI methods are permitted.
I’m a non-techy, so for me, I’d need a clear definition of what EDP and EDI are.
I’d also need to know the standard for equivalence to paper documentation.
ADR 5.4.0.3 When the dangerous goods transport information is given to the carrier by EDP or EDI techniques, the consignor shall be able to give the information to the carrier as a paper document, with the information in the sequence required by this Chapter.
In this part of the quote, “… shall be able to give the information…” does not mean that paper is required.
As for Instructions In Writing (IIW), I see nothing in ADR that would preclude the vehicle crew from having the IIW available on a mobile phone. The Fire Brigade don’t need to see the IIW as the IIW is only intended as info for the vehicle crew and are only UN Class specific, which is why it is important to give the Fire Brigade the UN number(s) for the ‘stuff’ being carried so that they know how to deal with a fire or spillage.