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Eidgenössische Ethikkommission für die Biotechnologie im Ausserhumanbereich EKAH
Swiss Expert Committee for Biosafety SECB
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Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser
According to ADR 1.8.3 any institution involved in the carriage or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading of infectious substances and genetically modified organisms assigned to
- Category A (UN 2814, transport sheet 1.1.1a or UN 2900, transport sheet 1.2.1a),
- Medical waste (UN 3291, transport sheets 1.1.3, 1.1.7, 1.2.3 and 1.2.7) exceeding a net quantity of 333 kg per transport unit,
- Genetically modified (micro)organisms (UN 3245, transport sheets 2.1.x, 2.2.x and 2.3.x) exceeding a net quantity of 333 kg per transport unit
must appoint one or more safety advisers for the carriage of dangerous goods, responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such activities with regard to persons, property and the environment.
Relevant documents:
- Safety Adviser: ADR 1.8.3
(pdf), page 66 - 71 of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road ADR
- Ordinance on the authorisation of shippers for the transport of dangerous goods SR 741.622 (Gefahrgutbeauftragtenverordnung, Ordonnance sur les conseillers à la sécurité)
- Explanations for the Ordinance on the authorisation of shippers for the transport of dangerous goods (Erläuterungen zur GGBV, Guide concernant OCS)
- Authorities responsible for the enforcement of the ordinance on the authorisation of shippers for the transport of dangerous goods (Vollzugsstellen GGBV, Autorité d?exécution OCS)
- Examining sections for the ordinance on the authorisation of shippers for the transport of dangerous goods (Prüfungsstellen GGBV, organes chargés des examens OCS)
Last updated on: 15.04.2013