Transport of dangerous goods by road, inland waterways or rail: examination requirements for safety advisers

OBJECTIVE: to improve the safety of the transport of dangerous goods in the Community by harmonizing to a high standard examination requirements for safety advisers. SUBSTANCE: the proposal for a Directive seeks to harmonize the regulations of the Member States concerning examinations qualifying successful candidates as safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway. The proposal lays down minimum requirements regarding the organization and substance of the examinations. It also sets conditions for participation by enterprises which wish to offer their services as examiners, and determines the role of the competent national authorities. �