S.L. 65.22 Art. 17Safety adviser certification.

(1) A safety adviser shall hold a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) certificate issued by the competent authority or by the competent authority of another State Party which certificate will only be valid for the mode or modes of transport concerned.

(2) Candidates wishing to obtain the DGSA certificate shall undergo training and pass an examination approved by the competent authority.

(3) The main aims of the training shall be to provide candidates with sufficient knowledge of the risks inherent in the transport of dangerous goods, of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions applicable to the modes of transport concerned and of the duties listed in the Third Schedule.

(4) The examination shall cover at least the subjects listed in the Fourth Schedule.

(5) The DGSA certificate shall be in the form laid down in the Fifth Schedule.