Security advisers in hazardous goods are responsible for preventing risk and the safety of people, the environment and goods in transport and storage activities for companies' hazardous goods.

Security advisers must also assure that companies and their employees comply with legal and administrative obligations and they participate if there are accidents or incident involving these hazardous materials. Since 1999, it has been compulsory at companies in all EU member countries that transport hazardous products by road, rail or sea, and/or execute loading and unloading operations to appoint at least one security adviser in hazardous goods.

• Verify compliance with the European International Agreement on Dangerous Freight Transportation (ADR).
  This is the person in charge of planning and establishing the company procedures to be followed during the loading, unloading and transport of hazardous merchandise.
  Intervene in the event of accidents or incidents arising during the transport or storage of hazardous merchandise and take the appropriate corrective measures.
  
• Present safety plans and procedures.
  Check that the company and subcontractors abide by the established plans and regulations and are in possession of the necessary administrative documention. Keep a record of any accidents or incidents the company might find itself involved in with regard to hazardous merchandise and define the corrective procedures to be followed in order to prevent their reoccurence.
  
• Draw up the relevant reports.
  Draw up annual reports regarding activities involving hazardous merchandise.
  
• In charge of providing appropriate training regarding the safety procedures to be applied in the company :
  Promote actions of sensitivity and training for staff that intervene in operations with dangerous goods.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Química
• Grau: Administració d'empreses i gestió de la innovació
• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses (BBA)
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses tecnològiques
• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management
• Grau: Economia
• Grau: Economia i gestió
• Grau: Gestió d'empreses en comerç i distribució
• Grau: Negocis i màrqueting internacionals
• Grau: Negocis internacionals
• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Enginyeria química
• Grau: Logística i negocis marítims

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Self-confidence: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Communication: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 1

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Safety

Those who prefer to work in the field of security enjoy carrying out duties of protection, security and surveillance of individuals, goods, data or information. Activities such as protecting people who work with an entity and their staff in order to prevent offences and crimes, as well participating in processes that investigate criminal activity are examples of the professional tasks that comprise this field. Knowing the laws that are applicable in the field or professional context within which this task takes place is key when carrying out these kinds of activities.

Responsible for production planning

Logistics Operations Manager

Stock Control Manager

Logistics Engineering Technician

Director of Operations Planning

• Work hours

  The working day is usually of eight hours.

• Salary

  Salaries vary between 28.374 euros and 39.889 euros/annum gross. Median: 33.643 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician