How's the job and training? - 29/08/2025

 Four days at Galaxy and I'm already given a day off.

The great thing about NDI was them not giving me a day off.

It was consistent even though they claimed to be struggling for consistent output.

Any how, good luck to them.

The consistency just added to being able to sustain commitment to my Playbook Strategy.


Where am I with ADR learning?


Taking another look at my training plan

Phase 1 – Core Foundations

  • Legal framework (ADR agreement, UK regs, responsibilities).
  • Roles of the driver, employer, consignor, consignee.
  • Documentation: Dangerous Goods Note, Tremcards, etc.
  • Vehicle requirements & safety equipment.
  • Marking, labelling, placarding.
  • Basic emergency procedures (spills, fires, PPE, first actions).
  • Limited quantities, exemptions, tunnel categories.

Phase 2 – Transport Forms

  • Packages module → packaged goods (boxes, drums, IBCs, cylinders).
  • Tanks module → bulk liquid/gas in tanks and tank containers.

Phase 3 – Hazard Classes (1–9)

  1. Class 1 – Explosives
    • Subdivisions (1.1 mass explosion risk → 1.6 extremely insensitive articles).
    • Special rules for storage, separation, and documentation.
  2. Class 2 – Gases
    • Flammable, non-flammable, toxic.
    • Cylinder/tank rules, pressure relief, venting.
  3. Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
    • Flashpoints, packaging, temperature control.
    • Petrol, diesel, ethanol, solvents.
  4. Class 4 – Flammable Solids / Spontaneously Combustible / Dangerous When Wet
    • Division 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 differences.
    • Packaging and segregation.
  5. Class 5 – Oxidising Substances & Organic Peroxides
    • Why they intensify fires.
    • Transport restrictions.
  6. Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Substances
    • 6.1 (Toxic) vs 6.2 (Infectious).
    • Medical waste, biohazards.
  7. Class 7 – Radioactive Material
    • Transport index, category I–III.
    • Shielding, documentation, and special ADR rules.
  8. Class 8 – Corrosives
    • Acids, alkalis, industrial chemicals.
    • Packaging, PPE, spill control.
  9. Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances & Articles
    • Lithium batteries, asbestos, dry ice, environmentally hazardous goods.

Phase 4 – Practical & Safety Drills

  • PPE (gloves, goggles, chemical suit).
  • Spill response drills.
  • Fire extinguishers & emergency actions.
  • Real-life paperwork check exercise.
  • Mock roadside inspection scenario.

Phase 5 – Mock Exam & Case Studies

  • Multiple-choice practice exams (by module + full test).
  • Review of ADR accident case studies (e.g. fuel tanker rollovers, chemical leaks, tunnel fires).
  • Analysis of what went wrong and what could have been prevented.

I am up to 

ADR Mock Quiz – Core + Classes

Q1 – Documentation

A DGN states:

UN1203 Petrol, Class 3, 2,000L, Consignor: FuelCo, Consignee: GarageCo

What are two missing details that make this non-compliant?

Q2 – Vehicle Kit

You inspect a 26t vehicle:

  • Fire extinguishers: 10kg + 2kg

  • PPE: hi-vis, gloves, goggles, sturdy boots, intrinsically safe torch

  • Vehicle kit: 2 triangles, 1 HGV wheel chock, 500ml eye rinse, shovel, container, no drain seal

Is the kit ADR compliant? Yes/No, and why?

Q3 – Marking

You’re carrying UN1789 Hydrochloric Acid (Class 8) in 4 × 25L drums.
What markings must be on:

  • Packages?

  • Vehicle?

Q4 – Segregation

You’re offered a mixed load of Ammonium Nitrate (UN1942, Class 5.1) and Paint (UN1263, Class 3). What do you do?

Q5 – Tunnel Codes

You are carrying UN1170 Ethanol (Class 3, PG II) in a tanker. The DGN shows tunnel restriction code D/E. You approach a Category D tunnel. Can you enter?

Q6 – Limited Quantities

You have 5t of aerosols (UN1950, Class 2.1) carried under LQ rules in a 7.5t truck.
What must be displayed on the vehicle?

Q7 – Class 2.3 Toxic Gas

What extra PPE is mandatory when carrying Class 2.3 gases?

Q8 – Class 4.3 Dangerous When Wet

You spill some Calcium Carbide (UN1402). What must you never do?

Q9 – Class 6.2 Biological Substances

What special mark goes on packages of UN3373, Category B diagnostic samples?

Q10 – Class 9 Lithium Batteries

A pallet of lithium-ion batteries (UN3480) catches fire. What is your emergency response? 



I didn't perform great on this test.

Areas I need to focus on are:

1. Markings: Package vs LQ vs Vehicle

  • Full ADR package → Class diamond + UN number.
  • LQ package → LQ square-on-point only (⚠️ no UN number).
  • Vehicle (packages) → Blank orange plates.
  • Vehicle (LQ only) → No plates if ≤8t gross. LQ diamond if >8t.
  • Vehicle (tanker/bulk) → Numbered orange plates (Kemler + UN) + class diamonds.

2. Small Load Thresholds (memorise!)

  • Class 3 (flammable liquids) → 333 L.
  • Class 6.1 (toxic substances) → 333 L.
  • Class 8 (corrosives) → 1,000 L.

👉 Below threshold = reduced kit, no plates.

3. Tunnel Codes (X/Y)

  • First letter = tank restriction, second letter = packages restriction.
  • Example: D/E →
    • Tankers banned from Category D + E tunnels.
    • Packages banned from Category E only.

4. Escape Mask Requirement

Mandatory for:

  • Class 2.3 toxic gases.
  • Class 6.1 toxic substances.

👉 Not required for other classes.

5. Special Labels

  • UN3373 (Category B infectious) → square-on-point “UN3373” mark, not hazard diamond.
  • Lithium batteries → Class 9 striped diamond + lithium battery mark (battery/flame).
  • LQ packages → LQ diamond only (no UN).

6. Emergency Actions – Always the Core 4

  1. Stop engine.
  2. Warn others (hazards, beacons, triangles).
  3. Consult Tremcard.
  4. Call emergency services (give UN, Class, PG, location).

👉 Drivers are not firefighters. Extinguishers = cab/tyres only.
👉 Key trap: Class 4.3 (Dangerous when wet) → never add water.

Bottom of Form

 

The stage I am currently at is taking a mock covering all modules to date which will have around 30 questions.

I am a bit apprehensive about this mock even though I shouldn't be.

I have trimmed the fat off my training material and need to read through it one final time before taking this mock exam.

I am also booking myself onto a course.

It makes sense to do so for a couple of reasons;

  1. What I have been learning might not be completely up to date, but chances are, most of it will be accurate
  2. Doing a course will actually contribute to my CPC hours; 4 days of training gives me 28 hours towards CPC
So this week I will be finalising the booking. Monday 15th to Friday 18th September.

I'll need to take these days off so I won't be earning for that week.

I don't think it will impact my Playbook Strategy too much.

Plus, putting myself in a better position to earn more would soon fill whatever gap is created.

Back at Galaxy on Monday (Tomorrow) so much get some rest soon, but not before an Indian snack that is going to make my farts stink.

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