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Transport of Hazardous Goods & Corridor Safety (Basics)
Plan corridor safety measures that account for freight operations, emergency response and nearby communities.
Course overview
A 2-day course covering the safety and emergency management requirements for road transport of hazardous goods in Zambia and the broader SADC corridor network. Covers ADR/GHS classification, HAZCHEM placarding, emergency response cards, route risk assessment, corridor safety management, and community risk communication.
What the course covers
- Identify hazards linked to dangerous goods movement
- Assess route, vehicle, driver and community exposure risks
- Coordinate emergency response and communication roles
- Prepare a corridor safety improvement plan
Topics you will study
- Hazardous Goods Incidents in Zambia: Context and Risk
- Hazardous Goods Classification: GHS/ADR
- Emergency Response Cards and First Response
- Route Risk Assessment for Hazardous Corridors
- Community Risk Communication and Corridor Safety Action Plan
- Assessment and Action Planning
Practical learning
Assess a hazardous-goods route, interpret emergency-response information and prepare a corridor risk-communication plan.
Who should enquire?
Logistics managers, transport officers, RTSA inspectors, corridor safety officers, community risk officers. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
2 days. Short-course starts are available throughout the year by arrangement. Share your preferred dates when you enquire; ZTSI will confirm a scheduled cohort or employer booking.
Learning combines taught sessions, case work and practical tasks. ZTSI will confirm teaching days, assessment dates, breaks and any field or placement arrangements before enrolment.
Entry and prior experience
Proposed entry requirement: Grade 12 Certificate or O Levels; recognition of prior learning may apply for working professionals.
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Start with an enquiry. ZTSI confirms intake dates and delivery arrangements. Ask about the proposed award and its recognition. Expressing interest does not confirm admission or reserve a place.
Course fee
ZMW 4,000 standard fee per participant.
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Discuss this course with ZTSI.
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