ADR Refresher Course

Lesson 1 • Purpose and Scope of ADR

Covers the objectives, geographic applicability, and legal basis of dangerous goods road transport rules. Anchors all subsequent technical content in regulatory intent.

Lesson 2 • Dangerous Goods Classification System

Reviews the nine hazard classes, division logic, and subsidiary risks. Correct classification is the prerequisite for all labeling, packaging, and documentation decisions.

Lesson 3 • Dangerous Goods List Navigation

Refreshes efficient use of the official dangerous goods list to extract UN numbers, packing groups, and special provisions. Directly supports documentation and packaging compliance.

Lesson 1 • Combination and Composite Packaging

Covers inner and outer packaging compatibility, maximum quantity limits, and absorbent material requirements. Combination packaging is the most common format in general freight.

Lesson 2 • IBCs and Large Packaging

Refreshes intermediate bulk container types, periodic inspection requirements, and large packaging rules. IBCs carry higher volume risk and require stricter lifecycle management.

Lesson 3 • Packaging for Special Substances

Addresses packaging requirements for self-reactive substances, organic peroxides, infectious substances, and radioactive materials. These categories carry elevated risk and unique containment rules.

Lesson 4 • Packaging Type Codes and Performance

Reviews the UN packaging code system, performance test categories, and type approval markings. Understanding codes enables correct packaging selection without referencing external guidance.

Lesson 1 • Package Labels and Markings

Reviews mandatory label types, dimensions, placement rules, and UN number marking requirements. Accurate package marking is the first line of hazard communication in the supply chain.

Lesson 2 • Vehicle Placarding Requirements

Covers orange plate requirements, hazard identification numbers, and class placards for transport units. Correct vehicle marking enables emergency responders to act quickly.

Lesson 3 • Marking Exemptions and Special Cases

Addresses reduced marking requirements for limited quantities, excepted quantities, and salvage packaging. Misapplying exemptions is a frequent compliance failure point.

Lesson 1 • Documentation for Special Operations

Covers documentation requirements for waste transport, salvage operations, and temperature-controlled shipments. Non-standard operations require additional or modified documentation.

Lesson 2 • Dangerous Goods Declaration Structure

Reviews mandatory data fields, correct entry sequence, and declarant responsibility. The declaration is the primary legal record of a dangerous goods consignment.

Lesson 3 • Quantity and Packaging Entries

Covers correct recording of net quantities, number of packages, and packaging type codes in the declaration. Quantity errors trigger regulatory penalties and delay clearance.

Lesson 4 • Supporting Documents and Certificates

Addresses driver training certificates, vehicle approval documents, and special authorization paperwork. Complete document sets are required at every inspection point.

Lesson 1 • Segregation and Incompatibility Rules

Covers the segregation table, incompatible class combinations, and separation distance requirements. Incorrect co-loading of incompatible goods is a major incident cause.

Lesson 2 • Loading Responsibilities and Procedures

Reviews who bears loading responsibility, pre-loading checks, and vehicle condition requirements. Clear responsibility allocation prevents loading errors at the consignor-carrier interface.

Lesson 3 • Mixed Load Planning Scenarios

Applies segregation and stowage rules to complex multi-class load planning exercises. Scenario practice builds the judgment needed for real dispatch decisions.

Lesson 1 • Bulk Transport in Vehicles and Containers

Addresses bulk transport conditions, BK codes, and special requirements for solid bulk dangerous goods. Bulk operations differ significantly from packaged goods in risk profile.

Lesson 2 • Tank Code System and Selection

Reviews the portable tank instruction system, fixed tank codes, and tank container designations. Correct tank selection is mandatory before any liquid or gas dangerous goods transport.

Lesson 3 • Filling Ratios and Pressure Requirements

Covers maximum filling degree calculations, test pressure requirements, and vapor space management. Overfilling tanks is a primary cause of pressure relief activation and spills.

Lesson 4 • Tank Inspection and Certification

Refreshes periodic inspection intervals, intermediate inspection requirements, and out-of-service criteria. Uninspected tanks are prohibited from transport regardless of apparent condition.

Lesson 1 • Vehicle Approval and Type Requirements

Covers EX, FL, AT, and OX vehicle type approvals and their applicable substance categories. Deploying an unapproved vehicle type is a serious regulatory violation.

Lesson 2 • Mandatory Vehicle Equipment

Covers fire extinguisher specifications, personal protective equipment, and general safety equipment requirements. Missing equipment is an immediate prohibition-from-movement offence.

Lesson 3 • Pre-Trip and En-Route Obligations

Refreshes pre-departure checks, journey documentation carriage, and en-route parking and rest rules. Systematic pre-trip discipline prevents the majority of avoidable compliance failures.

Lesson 4 • Prohibited Actions and Behavioral Rules

Addresses smoking, mobile phone, and ignition source prohibitions, plus supervision requirements during loading. Behavioural rules target the human factors most frequently cited in incident reports.

Lesson 1 • Emergency Service Notification

Refreshes notification obligations, information to communicate to emergency services, and authority reporting timelines. Delayed or incomplete notification worsens outcomes and increases liability.

Lesson 2 • Written Instructions and Emergency Actions

Reviews the mandatory written instructions format, language requirements, and driver action sequence. Written instructions are the primary decision tool for drivers in the first minutes of an incident.

Lesson 3 • Scenario-Based Emergency Drills

Applies emergency response knowledge through tabletop and practical drill scenarios covering multiple hazard classes. Drill practice converts procedural knowledge into reliable emergency behaviour.

Lesson 4 • Fire and Spill Initial Response

Covers fire extinguisher deployment decisions, spill containment priorities, and evacuation distance guidance. Correct initial actions in the first three minutes determine incident severity.