SANS 10231 : 2010 – Edition 3.1 Operational Requirements

This standard was updated and published on the 13 May 2010 by SABS

There were numerous amendments to this standard

The main amendments affected the role of the “ Qualified Person “  and the Dangerous Goods Driver

With immediate effect ALL drivers irrespective of the type and size of vehicle must receive training by an

accredited service provider on an annual basis

SANS 10231 - Clause 4.3.1 Previously only applied this requirement to drivers of vehicles with a

G V M over 3500 kg

Amendment was also made to the Dangerous Goods Declaration requirement

In total there were over 20 amendments that affected various role players

SANS 10231 also references the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 with special reference to :

Section 8 – General duties of employers to their employees

Section 16 – Chief Executive Officer charged with certain duties

The OSH Act also references :

Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Substances – Clause 3 : Information & Training

Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents – Clause 4 : Information & Training

We have updated our training programmes and have included all relevant changes

 These training courses are offered to personnel who are assigned the following tasks :

·         Management , Supervisory staff

·         Client / Staff liason

·         Creation of any documentation connected with the transport and warehousing

·         Dangerous Goods Drivers

·         Classify dangerous goods and identify Proper Shipping Names of dangerous goods

·         Pack dangerous goods

·         Mark , label & placard dangerous goods

·         Load / Unload Cargo Transport Units

·         Prepare transport documents for dangerous goods

·         Offer dangerous goods for transport

·         Accept dangerous goods for transport

·         Handle dangerous goods in transport

·         Prepare dangerous goods loading / stowage plans

·         Load / Unload dangerous goods into / from ships

·         Carry dangerous goods in transport

·         Enforce or survey or inspect for compliance with applicable rules and regulations

·         Are otherwise involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods as determined by the competent authority

Landside training has also become a mandated requirement by The International Maritime Organisation ( IMO )

– IMDG 34 – 08 : 01 2010

The following training programmes are presented by our company to assist clients and their staff to comply with

regulatory training

This applies to all persons undertaking any activity regarding Dangerous Goods

We have a training centre in Johannesburg , we also travel to client premises

throughout South Africa as well as all Southern African countries

EC Logistics has the following accreditations :

Company : Department of Transport ( DoT ) – PrDP ( D ) – 2009/32

Company : Transport Education Training Authority ( TETA ) - Reg No – TETA08-186

Moderator : E Crane – TETA Registration No : TETA-MODR09-264

Assessor : E Crane – TETA Registration No : TETA-ASSR08-1689

Assessor : S Merensky – TETA Registration No : TETA-ASSR09-2422

ETDP SETA – Accreditation no : 696226US

The following courses are offered :

1)     Pr-DP-D Driving Permit – All Hazard Classes

Unit Standard 123259 : Convey dangerous goods by road

2)     Pr-DP-D Driving Permit – Class 6.2 : Infectious Substances

      Unit Standard 123259 : Convey dangerous goods by road

3)     Management & Supervisory Seminar – All Hazard Classes – All Industry sectors

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities :

Transport Operational requirements & Emergency Information Systems as referenced in

SANS 10231 & SANS 10232.1

4)     Management & Supervisory Seminar – Class 6.2 : Infectious Substances

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities :

Transport Operational requirements & Emergency Information Systems   as referenced in

SANS 10231 & SANS 10232.1

5)     Freight Forwarding and Clearing Sector -  IMO Landside Employees training course –

      All Hazard Classes  

Management , Supervisory and all employees Responsibilities :

Transport Operational requirements & Emergency Information Systems as referenced in

SANS 10231 & SANS 10232.1 as well as the IMO Landside training requirements which has become

mandatory for all employees with any dealing relating to Dangerous Goods , be it Clerical , Sales ,

Operational , or any other related tasks

6)     Qualified Person’s & Consignee’s Seminar – All Classes 

These are 1 day courses & seminars which take place at a venue nominated by the Client.

The seminars consist of a detailed explanation of the new Dangerous Goods Legislation including

guidelines to being compliant of this legislation.

A certificate of Competence is issued to the delegates passing the Pr-DP-D Courses after successfully

completing a Theoretical & Practical examination.

Certificates of attendance are issued for all other courses as there is no SAQA Unit Standard for these

training modules

Module content for the above courses are available from : marketing@eclogistics.co.za

( Development and copyright of the course & seminar material belongs to

Dangerous Goods Consultants & Trainers cc Trading as EC Logistics )

Email us : Eddie : eddie@eclogistics.co.za or Sherry : jhb@eclogistics.co.za for more information or contact us at the phone numbers below

Visit our website : www.eclogistics.co.za for detailed information on course content as well as our accreditations

Eddie Crane

CEO : EC Logistics ( DG C & T cc )

The " TOTAL SOLUTION " Dangerous Goods Legislation Specialists

Eddie's Phone - 031 332 1212

Eddie's Mobile - 082 492 8355

Eddie's Fax - 086 688 7485

Johannesburg Office - 011 613 4116 / 7

PO Box 38224 , Point , Durban , 4069 , South Africa

Website : www.eclogistics.co.za

Dept of Transport ( DoT ) accredited Training Service Provider : PrDP(D) 2009 / 32

TETA Accreditation : TETA 08-186