{"id":8309,"date":"2025-05-26T09:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T08:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/?p=8309"},"modified":"2025-06-23T14:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:59:03","slug":"dangerous-goods-safety-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/dangerous-goods-safety-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development \u2013 Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Status"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK based freight forwarder<\/a> Mercator is delighted that George (one of our Directors) has been awarded with the qualification of a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA).\u00a0 After rigorous in depth learning and examinations, we are now equipped with an inhouse Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor is a requirement if you are transporting dangerous goods.&nbsp; Traditionally, Mercator has employed an external consultant to fulfill the role, however, now having George fully qualified means that he will be able to draw up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/dangerous-goods-declaration-note\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dangerous goods notes (DGN)<\/a> in a timely manner, directly advise our customers of packaging and packing requirements, and offering a value added service to our customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team handles various dangerous goods for import and export from the UK.&nbsp; If you are looking for a freight forwarder who can advise and understand your requirements for handling and shipping dangerous goods, then 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