81.—(1) If a carrier is carrying any class 1 goods by road in a transport unit he shall ensure that the driver of the transport unit is accompanied by an attendant when the transport unit is not parked.
(2) The carrier shall ensure that the attendant—
(a)is a person who is competent to ensure the security of the class 1 goods in question;
(b)has received written instructions as to the steps that he is required to take to ensure the security of the class 1 goods; and
(c)has received training appropriate to his responsibility for the security of the class 1 goods in accordance with Chapter 1.3 and Section 8.2.3.
(3) But paragraph (1) does not apply if—
(a)
(i)the quantity of the class 1 goods does not exceed the maximum total quantity per transport unit calculated in accordance with Sub-section 1.1.3.6; and
(ii)the goods are carried in packages;
(b)the only class 1 goods being carried are those set out in Schedule 1 to the Control of Explosives Regulations 1991(1);
(c)
(i)the carrier has taken adequate alternative measures to ensure the security of the class 1 goods carried on the transport unit; and
(ii)such measures have been agreed in writing with the Health and Safety Executive; or
(d)the transport unit is in a convoy of more than two transport units, unless it is the first or the last transport unit in the convoy.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 81 in force at 1.7.2007, see reg. 1
S.I. 1991/1531, amended by S.I. 2005/1082.