# Dangerous goods officer

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Companies that send, carry, or receive dangerous goods are required in many jurisdictions to appoint a dangerous goods safety adviser – a named, qualified individual responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable transport regulations.

Companies that send, carry, or receive dangerous goods are required in many jurisdictions to appoint a dangerous goods safety adviser – a named, qualified individual responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable transport regulations. Depending on the mode of transport, these include ADR (road), RID (rail), IMDG (sea), and IATA DGR (air). The officer trains staff, monitors correct classification, packaging, and documentation of shipments, conducts internal compliance checks, and reports to the competent authorities. The role is advisory and supervisory rather than operationally hands-on, but carries significant liability implications: failure to appoint a qualified officer can expose the company to serious consequences in the event of an incident.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gefahrgutbeauftragter](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gefahrgutbeauftragter)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dangerous goods officer |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gefahrgutbeauftragter |

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