The transportation of some Silikal is subject to statutory dangerous goods regulations, regulated in the ADR (abbreviation for "Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route", the "European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road"). Anyone who collects goods from us in Mainhausen that are classified as dangerous goods must know and comply with the ADR regulations. (Some of our Silikal are assigned to dangerous goods classes: Class 3 flammable liquids, 5 flammable substances, 8 corrosive substances or 9 miscellaneous dangerous substances). Before you load goods with us, we take care of the product labeling and the transport documents. We also check incoming vehicles to ensure that they meet the requirements for the transportation of hazardous goods: the driver's qualifications, the equipment and the securing options. The specific requirements of the transport are determined by the so-called ADR points. ADR points result from a formula according to the specification and quantity of the products ordered. We calculate these points for you.
The following applies to transports under 1000 ADR points:
- Driver was instructed in ADR
- Equipment: 2 kg ABC fire extinguisher
The following applies to transports of 1000 ADR points or more:
- Driver has a current ADR certificate (proof of training on the suitability to transport dangerous goods)
- Equipment: safety goggles, safety gloves, eye rinsing liquid, hand lamp, wheel chock(s), self-standing warning signs, safety vest(s), two fire extinguishers, also (depending on the hazardous materials) emergency escape mask, shovel, sewer cover, collection container
- Vehicle identification: orange warning signs for the front and rear; when transporting explosive substances: placards.
Loading also means securing the load - this always applies. We pay attention to this and are obliged to load all hazardous goods transports safely and to check the loading, labeling and equipment in your vehicle.
And then it's time for a safe journey!
(Our news provides an overview and does not replace the full ADR wording).
