The Department of Transport (DOT) have now selected and approved training bodies to provide the conveying of dangerous goods by road training. All drivers with a valid PRDP will need to be trained on this course before they can be issued with a PRDP-D license.
Occupational Health & Safety Training (ohst) has done it once again. YES!!! Occupational Health & Safety Training (ohst) has received approval from the Department of Transport and are now offering a unit standard approved course, “Conveying of dangerous goods by Road”.
Contents
■ Training Programme Introduction
■ Definitions and terminology (NRTA)
■ National Road Traffic Act – Selected Regulations
■ Introduction to Conveying Dangerous Goods
■ Dangerous Goods Classification, Exempt Quantities and Compatibility
■ Placarding and Documentation (Tremcard/ Trecard)
■ Emergency Response Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
■ Drivers Duties, Documentation and Behavior
■ Loading and Off-Loading Dangerous Goods
Duration | 1 day (reassessment) 2 days (NOVICE) |
Target Group | Logistics Managers, Logistics coordinators, Truck Drivers, Operators, Consignors, Loss Control personnel and supervisors |
Course Objective | This course provides the learner with the duties, responsibilities and roles & functions of consignors, consignees, drivers and operators involved with dangerous goods conveyed by road. |