Case Studies

Real-world examples of how we've helped organisations identify and resolve dangerous goods compliance challenges.

Higher Education Higher Education

University Chemical Waste Compliance

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The Challenge

A leading Scottish university with 12 active laboratory sites had no formal dangerous goods procedures in place for chemical waste. Staff were uncertain about their obligations under ADR and CDG 2009, and waste was being stored and moved without proper classification, packaging, or documentation. An internal review flagged significant compliance risks, prompting the university to seek external specialist support.

Our Approach

DG-Express conducted a comprehensive audit across all 12 laboratory sites, assessing chemical waste handling procedures against ADR and COSHH requirements. We classified all waste streams, developed site-specific procedures for segregation, packaging, and labelling, and created a suite of documentation templates for transport. We then delivered awareness guidance to laboratory managers and technical staff to embed the new procedures.

The Outcome

Full regulatory compliance achieved across all 12 sites within a structured remediation programme. The university now operates documented, auditable procedures for chemical waste handling and transport, with ongoing DGSA oversight provided through a retainer arrangement.

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Council Multi-Site DGSA Oversight

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The Challenge

A Scottish local authority operated multiple depots and waste transfer stations where staff handled hazardous materials including paints, solvents, batteries, and aerosols. The council had no appointed DGSA and was unaware of its statutory obligations under CDG 2009. A regulatory inspection identified gaps, and the council needed to establish compliant oversight across all sites.

Our Approach

We began with a full assessment of the council's dangerous goods activities across all operational sites. We identified the scope of their statutory DGSA requirement, conducted gap analysis against ADR and CDG 2009, developed compliance policies and operational procedures, and established a monitoring schedule. We were appointed as the council's outsourced DGSA, providing ongoing oversight, annual statutory reporting, and on-call advisory support.

The Outcome

The council achieved full regulatory compliance across all sites, with documented procedures, trained staff, and a defensible DGSA appointment in place. Annual statutory reports are now delivered on schedule, and the council is confident in its compliance position for both regulatory inspection and internal audit purposes.

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NHS Medical Gas Transport Solution

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The Challenge

An NHS trust needed to transport medical gases (primarily oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders) between hospital sites across the Central Belt. Their existing ad-hoc transport arrangements lacked ADR compliance documentation, and staff involved in the movements had not received appropriate dangerous goods awareness training. The trust needed a reliable, fully compliant transport solution that met both ADR requirements and NHS clinical governance standards.

Our Approach

DG-Express provided a complete compliant transport solution: ADR-qualified driver, appropriately equipped vehicle, full transport documentation for each movement, and proper classification and labelling verification. We also provided guidance to the trust's portering and logistics staff on their obligations when preparing cylinders for collection, and developed standard operating procedures for the regular transport routes.

The Outcome

A reliable, fully documented ADR transport service was established with zero compliance incidents. The trust now has documented standard operating procedures, trained staff at each site, and complete transport records for governance and audit purposes. The service has been running continuously with no regulatory issues.

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