The person responsible for the transportation and handling of dangerous goods on rail transport

The person responsible for the transportation and handling of dangerous goods on rail transport must have the knowledge and practical skills that are formulated in Chapter 1.3 of Annex 2 (Transport of Dangerous Goods) to the Agreement on International Goods Transport by Rail. His functions include the following:

• ensuring proper training of personnel involved in loading dangerous goods onto railway vehicles and unloading them;
• planning cargo operations with dangerous goods;
• checking the correctness of the classification of dangerous goods being processed, their proper transport names and the assignment of packaging groups;
• checking the serviceability of rolling stock, including container platforms and tank cars, for its readiness to transport dangerous goods;
• selection of means of containment for specific dangerous goods;
• checking the correct application of appropriate markings, danger signs, large danger signs and orange plates on packages, cargo transport units and vehicles;
• control of stowage and securing of dangerous goods in cargo transport units;
• control of the correctness of actions in opening cargo transport units, including fumigated, containing asphyxiating refrigerants, flexi-tanks;
• loading dangerous goods onto railway vehicles and securing them in railcars and containers;
• unloading of dangerous goods from railway vehicles;
• preparation and/or examination of transport documents for dangerous goods and written instructions;
• checking the availability and functioning of standard personal protective equipment at workplaces;
• checking the availability and serviceability of stationary and portable fire extinguishing equipment;
• checking the presence and functioning of gas analyzers to monitor the composition of the atmosphere in the working area;
• preventing incidents with dangerous goods and eliminating their consequences.

The volume of the training program “The person responsible for the transportation and handling of dangerous goods on rail transport” is 40 ac. hours.

Based on the results of certification in the International Dangerous Goods and Containers Association graduates receive certificates of advanced training and certificates “The person responsible for the transportation and handling of dangerous goods on rail transport” of an international standard, which are recognized by Russian competent authorities and foreign companies.