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name: dangerous-goods-safety-adviser
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'dangerous goods safety adviser' (also: dangerous goods safety person, dangerous goods safety guide, dangerous goods transport guide, hazardous goods safety adviser, dangerous goods transport adviser, dangerous goods transport person). Use when the user asks for typical dangerous goods safety adviser work such as: typical dangerous goods safety adviser responsibilities"
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# Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser

Dangerous goods safety advisers inspect and make transport recommendations in line with the European regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods. They may advise on the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea and air. Dangerous goods safety advisers also prepare safety reports and investigate safety infringements. They provide individuals with the procedures and instructions to follow during the loading, unloading and transporting of these goods.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt communication style according to recipient
- advise on safety measures
- check dangerous goods transport unit
- cooperate with colleagues
- coordinate import transportation activities
- ensure appropriate packaging of dangerous goods
- follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
- handling of dangerous goods
- health and safety regulations
- instruct on safety measures
- international carriage of dangerous goods by road
- laws on the transportation of dangerous goods
- liaise with colleagues
- manage documentation for dangerous goods
- present reports

## Hot technologies

- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/74d47633-8e9e-4e08-9cba-d2292c211218), O*NET 30.3 (43-5032.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*