Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) & ADR Training
DGSA & ADR Driver Training in Suffolk & Norfolk
DGSA consultancy and dangerous goods training for businesses in Ipswich, Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and across both counties. Delivered by practising DGSAs.
- DGSA consultancy
- ADR & dangerous goods training
Dangerous Goods Expertise Across Suffolk & Norfolk
Suffolk and Norfolk move a large volume of dangerous goods. The Port of Felixstowe, Britain's busiest container port, handles dangerous goods containers every day, and the A14 carries them on to the rest of the country. Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft support the offshore energy industry, and the region's farming and food businesses rely on fertilisers, agrochemicals, fuels and gases.
We work with businesses across both counties as their appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser, and deliver ADR, DGSA and dangerous goods training on-site at their premises. Your team stays on site, and the training is built around the goods they actually handle.
Our Services in Suffolk & Norfolk
Every course and consultancy service, delivered at your premises.
DGSA Consultancy
Appoint us as your Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser: site audits, annual reports, accident reports and 24/7 support.
Find out more →ADR Driver Training
Full ADR, Packages, Tanks and Refresher courses, plus Class 1 and Class 7. Up to 28 Driver CPC hours.
Find out more →DGSA Training
A 5-day course preparing you for the Core, All Classes and Road exams to become a qualified DGSA.
Find out more →Dangerous Goods Awareness
ADR chapter 1.3 training for warehouse, dispatch and office staff, and drivers below the thresholds.
Find out more →Lithium Battery Training
Classification, packaging and paperwork for lithium and sodium-ion batteries, including damaged and waste batteries.
Find out more →Consignor Training
For the staff who prepare and dispatch dangerous goods consignments.
Find out more →Why Choose dgsa.net in Suffolk & Norfolk?
We come to you
Training and audits at your premises, so your team learns on the sites and with the goods they actually handle.
Practising DGSAs
Every course is led by working Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers, not general trainers.
Ready for ADR 2027
Our training and advice already cover the changes coming in from 1 January 2027.
24/7 support
Help when you need it, including after a roadside stop or DVSA check.
Who We Work With
We can support businesses such as:
- Port, freight and container logistics operators
- Freight forwarders and customs agents
- Hauliers and fuel distributors
- Agricultural merchants and agrochemical suppliers
- Offshore energy and engineering businesses
- Waste and recycling operators
Training at Your Premises
Your team doesn't need to travel. We deliver courses on-site anywhere in Suffolk & Norfolk, which means:
- No travel time or costs for your staff
- Less time off the road and away from work
- Training built around your own goods, documents and loading areas
- Group sessions for your whole team on one day
Not sure which course you need? Call 0203 137 3014.
Dangerous Goods Awareness Training in Suffolk & Norfolk
ADR chapter 1.3 requires training for everyone whose job involves dangerous goods, not just drivers. Our awareness course covers warehouse, dispatch, loading and office staff, built around the goods your business handles.
- General awareness, function-specific and safety training
- Security awareness (ADR chapter 1.10)
- Training records your business must keep under ADR 1.3.3
Areas We Cover in Suffolk & Norfolk
We act as DGSA and deliver on-site training for businesses throughout Suffolk and Norfolk.
- Ipswich
- Felixstowe
- Bury St Edmunds
- Lowestoft
- Stowmarket
- Haverhill
- Sudbury
- Norwich
- Great Yarmouth
- King's Lynn
- Thetford
- Dereham
Free Dangerous Goods Guides
ADR 2027: What's Changing
Key dates, the main changes, and what to do before 30 June 2027.
Read the guide →Do I Need a DGSA?
Who must appoint one, consignors explained, and a quick exemption check.
Read the guide →How Much Does a DGSA Cost?
Our prices, what affects the cost, and what should be included.
Read the guide →Suffolk & Norfolk FAQs
Yes. We act as DGSA for businesses across Suffolk and Norfolk, including Ipswich, Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth, and deliver training on-site at your premises.
Yes. We advise consignors, freight forwarders and hauliers on classification, documents, packing and loading for dangerous goods moving by road, and can advise on IMDG for goods going by sea.
No. We deliver ADR, DGSA, awareness and lithium battery training at your premises anywhere in Suffolk and Norfolk, so your team doesn't need to travel.
Yes. Our courses and advice cover the ADR 2027 changes, which come into force on 1 January 2027, with ADR 2025 still usable until 30 June 2027.
Yes. We train warehouse, dispatch and office staff anywhere in Suffolk and Norfolk, covering the ADR chapter 1.3 training everyone involved with dangerous goods needs, plus security awareness.
Talk to Us
Speak directly to a practising Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser.
- Call us0203 137 3014
- WhatsAppMessage us on WhatsApp
- Emailinfo@dgsa.net
- Enquiry formComplete the enquiry form