1. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN Agreement concerning the international Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
Kabul, 24 August 2015
Tatiana Rey-Bellet, Project Manager

2. Regulations UNECE Sub-committee GHS Sub-committee TDG
ECOSOC Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the
Globally Harmonized System
of Classification and Labelling
Sub-committee GHS
Sub-committee TDG
ECOSOC was established under the United Nations Charter as the principal organ for the coordination of economic, social, and related work.
The Sub-committee publishes the UN Model Regulations, which form the basis for all transport regulations governing dangerous goods.
(Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals)
UN Model Regulations
18th edition, 2013

3. Regulations for Different Transport Modes
UN ECOSOC
Model Regulations „Orange Book“
The UN‘s Model Regulations define what substances are classified as dangerous goods and how they must be transported. The same UN numbers (always 4-digits) thus apply to the same dangerous goods throughout the world.
Specialist sub-committees develop the regulations for the specific types of transport modes.
ADR: UNECE WP15/AC.1
RID: OTIF OTIF: International Organisation for International Carriage by Rail
ICAO-TI: ICAO-DGP and IATA with IATA-DGR (but under private law)
IMDG: IMO MSC
ADN – inland waters: UNECE WP.15/AC.2
ADNR: CCR MD-G
UNECE
OTIF
ICAO
IMO
UNECE
ADR
RID
ICAO-TI IATA-DGR
IMDG Code
ADN

4. of the next mentioned Contracting Parties.
ADR Agreement
ADR: The European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), done in Geneva on 30 September 1957, entered into force on 29 January 1968
Official languages: English, French, Russian
Transport of dangerous goods needs to be regulated in order to prevent, as far as possible, accidents to persons or property and damage to the environment, the means of transport employed or to other goods. However, with different regulations in every country and for different modes of transport, international trade in chemicals and dangerous products would be seriously impeded, if not made impossible and unsafe. Moreover, dangerous goods are also subject to other kinds of regulations, e.g. work safety regulations, consumer protection regulations, storage regulations, environment protection regulations.
In order to ensure consistency between all these regulatory systems, the United Nations has developed mechanisms for the harmonization of hazard classification criteria and hazard communication tools (GHS) as well as for transport conditions for all modes for transport (TDG). In addition, the UNECE administers regional agreements that ensure the effective implementation of these mechanisms as far as transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterways is concerned.
ADR applies to transport operations performed on the territory of at least two
of the next mentioned Contracting Parties.

5. ADR Contracting Parties (48)

6. ADR Contracting Parties (48)
Albania 
Andorra
Austria 
Azerbaijan 
Belarus 
Belgium 
Bosnia and Herzegovina 
Bulgaria 
Croatia
Cyprus 
Czech Republic 
Denmark 
Estonia 
Finland 
France 
Germany 
Greece 
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland 
Italy 
Kazakhstan 
Latvia 
Liechtenstein 
Lithuania 
Luxembourg 
Malta 
Moldova 
Montenegro
Morocco 
Netherlands
Norway 
Poland 
Portugal  
Romania 
Russian Federation
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain 
Sweden 
Switzerland 
Tajikistan
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 
Tunisia  
Turkey
Ukraine 
United Kingdom
ADR in ECO countries
AFG
AZE
IRN
KAZ
KGZ
PAK
TJK
TKM
TUR
UZB
2000
2001
2011
2010

7. ADR - to minimise risk!
A gas-truck explosion devastates a seaside campsite
Spain Los Alfaques-1978
200 people died – 300 injured

8. Current malpractices
This slide is not in line with sub-section of the ADR (Handling and stowage).
International carriers should bear in mind that individual countries may have specific requirements relative to load securing not covered in these guidelines. It is therefore always necessary to consult the relevant country authorities to enquire about specific requirements.
For transport of dangerous goods by road, international legal requirements relating to load securing are laid down by the ADR Agreement. In accordance with ADR the securing of dangerous goods is deemed to be sufficient if done in accordance with the European Standards EN :2010.
IRU ha published in 2014, an International Safe Load Securing Guidelines for Road Transport based on the European standard EN :2010. These guidelines are not legally binding. However they provide a much needed framework of practical information, instruction and guidance that will enable participants in the transport chain achieve safe load conditions, compliance with legal obligations and conformance with EN :2010.

9. The evolution of ADR since 1956
First edition, 1956: 62 pages
Edition 2015: pages OR 3.2 kg!

10. Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957
Objectives
To increase the safety of international transport by road of dangerous goods; Contracting Parties have agreed to set definition of appropriate conditions to allow their international road transport with regard to:
Appropriate classification, packing and tank, marking and labelling and packaging
requirements concerning vehicle crews, equipment, operation and documentation
requirements concerning construction, equipment and operations of road transport unit of dangerous goods

11. Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957
Key Provisions
Training of persons involved in the carriage of dangerous goods and safety obligation of the participant
Identification and classification of dangerous goods articles and substances authorised for international transport (explosives, flammable liquids/solids, oxidizing, toxic, infectious, radioactive, corrosive,….)
General provisions such as packing, tanks; marking, labelling; placarding and marking (containers, tanks, vehicles); documentation; packagings (container (IBCs) and tanks); conditions of carriage, loading, unloading and handling.

12. Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), 1957
Key Provisions
Requirements concerning vehicle crews, equipment, operation and documentation (transport unit and equipment on board, training of the vehicle crew, supervision of vehicles, road tunnel restrictions, construction and approval of vehicles – intended for the carriage of dangerous goods in packages, solid in bulk, temperature controlled substances and tank with capacity greater than 1 m3,, Mobile Explosives Manufacturering Unit (MEMU).

13. ADR Regulations – Key Provisions
Set up rules for documentation that must accompany the transport
Make packaging and conditions of carriage requirements
Create rules for carrying dangerous goods in tanks, containers and vehicles
Define how transport unit carrying dangerous goods can be clearly recognised
Apply rules on safety equipment on board

14. ADR Regulations – Key Provisions
In this order we must think of document to be carried on the transport unit, placarding and marking, fire fighting equipment, extinguishers, miscellaneous equipment and equipment of personal protection - a wheel chock, warning signs, eyes rinsing, warning vest, flash light, gloves, goggles, emergency escape mask, shovel, drain seal and collecting container.
Determine behaviour rules for persons working with these goods
Last but not least determine education standards

15. ADR Regulations – Key Provisions
By using the same rules in all the different countries the transport is much safer these days
Thanks to that we can drive through all “ADR countries” without major barriers

16. Distinction: hazard classes
Dangerous substances Products with dangerous properties in handling and storage Dangerous goods Products with dangerous properties in transport
What are the differences between dangerous substances and dangerous goods?
None, as far as the substances themselves are concerned.
The distinction lies in the regulations which apply in each case. ADR is about how to transport dangerous goods.

17. Structure of ADR Annex B
Part 1 General Provisions Part 2 Classification Part 3 Dangerous Goods List, special provisions and exemptions Part 4 Packing and Tank provisions Part 5 Consignment procedures Part 6 Requirements for the construction and testing of packaging, containers and tanks Part 7 Provisions concerning the conditions of carriages, loading, unloading and handling Part 8 Requirements for vehicle crew, equipment, operation and documentation Part 9 Requirements concerning the construction and approval of vehicles
Article 2 is the key article: apart from some excessively dangerous goods, other dangerous goods may be carried internationally in road vehicles subject to compliance with:
the conditions laid down in Annex A for the goods in question, in particular as regards their packaging and labelling; and
-the conditions laid down in Annex B, in particular as regards the construction, equipment and operation of the vehicle carrying the goods in question.
Annex A
ADR
Annex A
ADR
Since restructuring was applied to the regulations ADR RID (2003) and ADNR (2005), regulations governing land transport have a uniform structure. ADR and RID are fully edited and contain transport mode specific differences in Parts 1 to 7 despite the restructuring.
Several sections of the ADNR refer directly to the ADR/RID (Part 4 and Part 6).
Annex B

18. Structure of ADR
Part
Chapter
Section
Sub-section

19. The IRU Group of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (GEMD)
62 members, as from January 2015:
Paul Wauters, President, FEBETRA
Peter Hari, Vice-President, ASTAG
Jacques Marmy, Secretary, IRU

20. and Associated Members
GEMD Structure
President
Vice-President
IRU Secretariat
IRU Members
and Associated Members
<Amended 2015>

21. Channelling Expertise
Providing reliable information to policy-makers
Providing reliable information to road transport operators

22. GEMD Action
Tasks of the Group of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods:
Monitor, analyse and make proposals to various international bodies on the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods
Develop proposals in order to improve the ADR Agreement, in partnership with the chemicals industry
Inform IRU Members of the content of regulations and of any modifications
Promote the geographical extension of the ADR Agreement
Contribute to the activities of the IRU Academy

23. ADR repository – more information

24. ADR Training - A key component to road safety
Do you know the different types of ADR Training?

25. ADR Training and Instructions
General awareness training ( )
Function-specific training ( )
Safety training ( )
Safety adviser (1.8.3)
Security Training (1.10.2)
Special requirements concerning the training of drivers (8.2.2)
Training of persons other than the drivers involved in carriage (8.2.3)

26. ADR Driver Training Basic course (8.2.1.2)
Specialised course: Carriage in Tanks ( )
Specialised course: Class 1 ( )
Specialised course: Class 7 ( )
Refresher training ( )
Certificate Format

27. Full compliance with the ADR 2015 Agreement
IRU Academy Transport of Dangerous Goods Programme (ADR)
Full compliance with the ADR 2015 Agreement
Safety 27

28. Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Field of activity
Tasks, skills or knowledge
DRIVING
Drive with due regard to statutory regulations and traffic regulations relating to the transport of ADR goods (eg. Speed limits, routing…).
Park the vehicle with regard to regulations.
MAINTENANCE
Maintain the vehicle's equipment (fire-fighting equipment, personal equipments, telecommunication equipment, speed limiter…) in accordance with general and specific requirements concerning the transport of ADR goods
Check that equipment is on board the vehicle before departure
Carry out a daily check on the state of the vehicle
Ensure that the vehicle is correctly cleaned

29. Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Field of activity
Tasks, skills or knowledge
COLLECTION / DELIVERY
Recognise correct marking and labelling of parcels; placarding and marking of containers, tanks and vehicles
Recognise typical dangerous goods packaging (IBCs, tanks, bulk containers)
Apply regulations concerning the compatibility of transported materials and the incompatibility of batches.
Check that the goods are transported in an appropriate type of vehicle
Ensure that the vehicle is correctly cleaned
Respect the specific requirements concerning stowage and steadying of goods
Before commencing loading, check the adequacy between volume available and volumes to be transferred
Participate in loading and unloading operations in compliance with existing procedures.
Select the appropriate means of handling as required
Check the loading instructions
Uncouple the vehicle…
React appropriately to specific bans on delivery (places, dates and times)
Recognise the general classification and the characteristics of hazardous goods
Identify danger classes to which products belong

30. Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Field of activity
Tasks, skills or knowledge
INFORMATION /
COMMUNICATION
Check that all necessary tools (mobile phone, electronic data base system…) are on board and are working.
Check that the required documentation is on board (instructions in writing)
Check that the transport documents are complete (identification of products, quantities, safety requirements)
In the absence of transport documents, or if these are not complete, obtain information from the appropriate source (consignor, loader, carrier)
Place the transport documents so that they are readily available
SAFETY /
QUALITY
Identify the risks of the transport of hazardous goods and safety requirements detailed in instructions in writing ( )
Show ability to follow security regulations and implement emergency procedures
Check the availability of equipment for personal and general protection for vehicle crew. (8.1.5)
Respect the safety requirements defined by the consignor, , the carrier and the consignee
Intervene efficiently and appropriately in case of vehicle breakdown or incident involving the load (for example, help prevent contamination in the case of spillage) / In the case of accident intervene to protect self and surroundings
Recognise the incompatibility of certain substances
Identify safety equipment required for ADR transport

31. ADR - Implications for Contracting Parties
Cooperation with other Contracting Parties
UNECE Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (WP.15)
Application to domestic traffic not required by ADR but for International Traffic
Notifications to the UNECE secretariat (bilateral/multilateral agreements; accidents/incidents; transport restrictions)
Special agreements
In accordance with Article 4, paragraph 3 of ADR and section of Annex A,
competent authorities of Contracting Parties may agree directly among
themselves to authorize certain transport operations on their territories by
temporary derogation from the requirements of ADR, provided that safety is not
compromised. The procedure for the signature and notification of such bilateral
or multilateral agreements is reproduced in annex II.

32. Advantages for Contracting Parties
Transit or importing countries
High level of transport safety
Close cooperation with other Contracting Parties and mutual trust
Mechanisms for solving disputes
Exporting countries
Border-crossing and transit facilitation
No additional requirements imposed by transit or destination countries
Recognition of certificates by other Contracting Parties
Transit or importing countries
Exporting countries

33. ADR Accession steps
Establishment of a national coordination Committee under the responsibility of the Prime Minister office or a focal point ministry (e.g. Ministry of Transport) including:
Representatives of all ministries and agencies concerned e.g.: Transport, Industry, Interior, Environment, Trade, Defence, Finance, Agriculture, Labour, Science, Education, Public Health etc.
Representatives of the private sector e.g.
Chemical/Petroleum/Gas industry
Transport sector
Packaging/tank/vehicle manufacturers etc

34. ADR Accession steps Assessing national situation ADR Legislation
Implementation bodies (testing, certification, training, emergency response)
Competent authorities
Enforcement bodies
Bridging the gap
Development of national regulations in line with ADR
Establishment of implementation bodies
Designation of competent authorities + training
Designation of enforcement bodies + training
Designation of focal point for national implementation and cooperation with the other States (through WP.15)
Provide the necessary financial and human resources to ensure participation of experts in the sessions supporting development of these regulations
 Express interest for participation in WP.15
Assessing national situation ADR
Is the national legislation appropriate? Does it match with ADR requirements?
Is there already a pre-existing structure?
What is missing?
Development of national regulations in line with ADR
Establishment of implementation bodies
Designation of competent authorities + training
Designation of enforcement bodies + training
Designation of focal point for national implementation and cooperation with the other States (through WP.15)
Provide the necessary financial and human resources to ensure participation of experts in the sessions supporting development of these regulations

35. ADR Accession steps Ruling
Develop or adapt existing national legislation/regulations
Facilitate the implementation of ADR; to align the legislation applicable to the national transport of dangerous goods with ADR.
Accessing
Once all conditions are met
Procedure depends on national law/constitution
Consult Ministry of Transport – Department of international relations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Depositing instrument of accession to both ADR and Protocol of 1993
Updating
ADR are regularly amended and updated in accordance with the decisions WP.15
Participation in WP.15 with full voting rights
Mechanism for follow-up (Joint Meeting and WP.15)
Amendments every two years
The country can access the ADR:
Once all conditions are met
The procedure for accession should be launched in accordance with national law/constitution in consultation with the administrations competent for international affairs
You should also Consult Ministry of Transport – Department of international relations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and deposit instrument of accession to both ADR and Protocol of 1993 (the Protocol of amendment of 1993 amending article 1 (a), articles 14 (1) and article 14 (3) (b) of ADR)
The ADR is constantly updated and Contracting parties must follow the developments twice a year:
Mechanism for follow-up
Participation in WP.15
Amendments every two years

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and Compliant