About The Dangerous Goods Safety
Advisors' Association of Ireland
The
"Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors’ Association of Ireland" was established
in November 2003 by a group of Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors concerned with
the need for a support network for DGSA's. The official abbreviations of
the association are the "DGSAAI" or the "DGSA Association of
Ireland". Its motto is "For DGSA's
by DGSA's".
The DGSAAI is a voluntary non-profit making body made up of DGSA's from all over Ireland.
The association is administered by elected officers consisting of a Chairperson,
Secretary and Treasurer. The current office holders are:
Chairperson: Dr. J. J. Tobin
Honorary Secretary: Anne Phelan
Treasurer: Liam ToltonMeetings are held twice yearly, in September
and January (our AGM). The venue for meetings will normally be
in a Midland area such as Portlaoise. Communication is also promoted
through an E-mail forum where members can post questions and receive news
updates.
Our Association is a member of the European Association of Dangerous Goods
Safety Advisers (EASA). One of the objectives of this organisation is
to share greater understanding of how dangerous goods regulations are applied in
different countries. Another objective is to obtain observer status at the
UN working party sessions which develop updates to the regulations so that in
due course we may be able to influence the future development of regulations
form the perspective of those who have to advise on their practical
implementation.
The association promotes the use of a windscreen sticker to demonstrate that
a vehicle has been inspected by an association member. The association
will investigate any complaints of misuse of the sticker and provide advice
where appropriate. However, the association does not accept liability for
any of the actions of its members.
The association is funded by membership fees.
DGSAAI Aims
- To support members in their work as Dangerous Goods
Safety Advisors
- To provide a forum for members to
network and share experiences, views and information
- To act as a communication
channel for information relevant to DGSA's
- To promote greater
awareness and understanding of the regulations governing the transport of
dangerous goods
- To promote improved
standards of compliance with the regulations
- To Provide programmes of
education and training on topics pertinent to dangerous goods safety
- To represent the interests
of DGSA's and the association at National and European Government level in
policy making.
DGSAAI Membership Profile
Geographically members are spread throughout the country; from Mayo to Dublin;
Cork to Donegal. Members display a diverse range of knowledge and
experience. Some work as consultant DGSA's to a number of companies, some
are approved trainers and others act as in-house DGSA's within a single
enterprise. All the major industrial sectors concerned with the transport
of dangerous goods are represented; Transport and Haulage, Oil industry,
Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Clinical samples and waste.
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