Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TDG History
In November 1979, the second most important dangerous goods transportation accident in Canada occurred in Mississauga, Ontario. A freight train derailed in a densely populated area and a dozen different dangerous goods were released.
Despite the importance of the accident, no one died. However, over 200,000 people were evacuated for several days.
The first TDG Act was created in 1980. Its area of application was described in terms of the National Transportation Act and was intended to cover "surface" transportation, which is road and rail.
The first TDG Regulations were published in 1985. The Regulations were often modified; however, in general, they appeared to work.
Finally, a near final version was proposed in August 2000, in Part I of the Canada Gazette. A year of public consultation followed on the proposed text. On August 15, 2001, the "final" version was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette and the new regulations came into force in August.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training
Are you complying with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Clear?
Have they been certified?
What managers, drivers, dockworkers, shippers and receivers Need to know !
Learn about
TDG Regulations
Schedules 1 2 3
Dangerous good classification
Documentation
Permits & Exemptions
Emergency responses
Means of containment Small and Large
Placarding requirements
Shipping document
Accidental releases of dangerous goods
And more
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TDG FACTS
Once trained, how long is my certificate valid for?
A TDG certificate is valid for 3 years.
If I change employers / jobs, do I have to retrain?
According to the TDG Regulations a TDG certificate is not transferable between employers. This means that if a trainee changes employers, they will need to be re-certified by the new employer and possess a training certificate with the new employer's name, address etc.
Where do I keep my certificate?
A TDG training certificate is required to be kept on the individual when they are working. Most people keep it in their wallets. If a Transport Canada inspector requests to see your TDG certificate while you are working, you are required to show it to them.
What happens if I do not have a valid TDG certificate?
If you do not have a valid TDG 'Clear Language' Certificate, you are in violation of the regulations. Non-compliance of transporting dangerous goods is usually identified through inspections carried out on the highway. Convictions may start at $500.00 and up to $50,000.00 for a first time offense, Second time offense up to $100,000.00
To Learn more TRANSPORTATION OF DANERGOUS GOODS please visit the following links
TRAINING : Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Part 6 - Training
TDG http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/menu.htm
TDG ACT http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/t/tdg/act/tdg.htm
How often is the Acts and Regulations site updated?
The site is updated regularly with information from the following sources:
- Canada Gazette Part II
- Canada Gazette Part III – coming into force of Acts
- Notifications from users of a broken link or an error on site
The latest consolidated Acts and Regulations are available (in HTML format) on the Web at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/menu.htm.
Transport of dangerous goods - Transport Canada regulations, standards and services for the safe transport of dangerous goods including information and guidance on dangerous goods transport for the public, industry and government employees.
CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency response personnel in handling dangerous goods emergencies.
How can I download and install Acts and Regulations to my hard disk?
Instructions for downloading and installing Acts and Regulations to a hard disk in Executable (EXE) or ZIP formats are available at the following link:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/files/instructions/menu.htm
Printed copies of the individual Canada Gazette, Part I, Part II or Part III , as well as the Consolidation for Regulations 1978 , and the Consolidation for Acts 1985 , can be obtained from the government publications office, at the following address:
Government of Canada Publications – PWGSC
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0S9
Telephone: 1-800-635-7943 or 819-941-5995
Facsimile: 1-800-565-7757 or 819-954-5779
Web site: http://publications.pwgsc.gc.ca
Course Outline
At the end of this training program you will know the purpose of TDG and how to:
- Use the TDG Regulations and Schedules
- Determine the classification of a dangerous good
- Mark and label small means of containment
- Select and display placards for large means of containment
- Prepare, take custody of and maintain a shipping document
- Report accidental releases of dangerous goods
- Determine if a means of containment is ‘in standard'
- Apply any exemptions that are available to you
- Meet your responsibilities as a handler
