Monday 20 October 2008

Less bucks = more bang

Delivering fireworks.....

Fireworks are generally not allowed to be delivered by couriers. Quick quiz: If you are a professional truck driver, a good thing to haul is…

a) jelly doughnuts
b) bunny rabbits
c) designer shoes
d) highly explosive fireworks

You need specialist training to deliver fireworks, and if you are using a courier to do this, check the small print before suggesting they do not need the training… if you wrongly suggest they can deliver the fireworks and they have an accident where do you stand with your corporate manslaughter liabilities?

Be very careful not to get caught up in the small loads small print of 8.2.3 of ADR Link how VOSA and other agencies interpret may be different from how you do. To be quite blunt, a white diamond symbol does not mean you can transport and deliver fireworks as a courier.Fireworks: Delivering without the bang!There are no fireworks in the uK that can be carried by road for hire and reward without the courier in question having at the very least ADR 'awareness training!

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2 comments:

Sally Church said...

I think Mr Grainger might have something to say about this one!

Anonymous said...

It is worth bearing in mind that if you are sending or receiving fireworks of any quantity you really should check with a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser exactly what the requirements are for that transport move.
Fleet Risk Consultants will not charge to advise you whether you fall within the rules of ADR.
They can also help you complete the paperwork and the legally required audits and reports.