Under the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Safety Advisers) Regulations 1999, a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) must ensure that an annual report to the employer is prepared on the activities of the employer regarding the transport of dangerous goods.  As DGSA's were legally required for businesses transporting dangerous goods (above certain thresholds) from 01 January 2000, the first annual report needs to cover the year 1 January 2000 - 31 December 2000.  The employer must keep this report for a minimum period of 5 years.

The regulations do not state a specified format for the report or details on what it should contain.  However, as a DGSA is expected to perform certain functions as listed in Schedule 2 of the regulations, it is anticipated that the report should cover how these functions have been performed during the year.  The report can also include other information such as the types of dangerous goods being transported, the quantities throughout the year and the containment systems used to transport the goods.

Tim McArragher - Snr Regulatory Affairs Officer, Rentokil Initial plc