Arco Helps Out with New PPE Requirements for Transportation of Dangerous Goods
In January 2009, the Accord Dangereuse Routiers (ADR) introduced Europe-wide
regulations that require transporters of certain dangerous chemicals to carry
new items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on board. Arco, as the
UK's leading supplier of personal protective equipment, workwear and workplace
safety products, can offer expert advice to anyone involved with carriage of
hazardous goods by road, in order to comply with the very specific new legal
requirements and ensure their drivers are safe in the event of an accident or
emergency.
Jon Hammond, Sales Manager for Transport and Distribution at Arco,
explains, Each chemical has a specific health and safety information sheet that
outlines the risks from contact with the chemical and the safety precautions to
be considered. Depending on the type of chemical carried by road, mandatory
protective equipment for drivers and other crew may now include chemical suits,
footwear, gloves, specialised chemical booms, skincare products and
extinguishing materials in addition to the PPE already carried.
As
safety equipment like respirators and protective clothing has different levels
of protection against different types of chemicals it can be an arduous task for
safety equipment specifiers to understand the updated requirements and source
the appropriate equipment quickly and cost effectively.
Jon adds. At Arco,
workplace safety is our number one priority and this extends to people whose
workplace is on the road. Our aim is to help large and small haulage companies
cut through the technicalities of the new transportation of dangerous goods
requirements and supply all the safety equipment necessary to keep drivers on
the right side of the law. We have national account product specialists and
staff at our 39 UK branches who keep up to date with health and safety
regulations. To save buyers time and to give them peace of mind that the
equipment they buy is fit for purpose, we can offer expert advice as well as the
best quality products at excellent value for money.
