A practical, scenario-led course that prepares you to take on the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) role with confidence.
You will explore the full breadth of DGSA work – regulations, monitoring, third-party oversight, training, incidents, the annual report, and communication under pressure.
Built around real-world scenarios, reflection checkpoints, and downloadable resources you can take back to your workplace.
By the end, you will have a clear view of the role, a personalised reflection report, and the confidence to step into it.
Who this course is for
- New and aspiring Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers
- EHS managers taking on DGSA responsibilities
- Operations and logistics professionals working with dangerous goods
What you will learn
- Apply ADR, IMDG, IATA and RID regulations to multimodal shipments
- Monitor compliance and intervene effectively when concerns arise
- Oversee third-party carriers and verify their compliance
- Manage training, risk, and operational readiness
- Investigate and report incidents in line with regulatory requirements
- Prepare a DGSA annual report that withstands inspection
- Lead difficult conversations using diplomacy, translation, and ethical clarity
What you will walk away with
- A clear understanding of the DGSA role in practice
- A personalised reflection report
- Downloadable resources
- A certificate of completion
