Transportation of Dangerous Goods

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act was published after the Mississauga train derailment on Nov 10, 1979. The incident involved the derailment of approximately 18 cars of a train which was carrying dangerous goods.  One of the derailed cars contained chlorine, eleven others contained propane, three contained toluene and three contained caustic soda.

On August 15, 2001, the long awaited Clear Language TDG Regulations were published in Canada Gazette Part II. This makes them official. On August 14, 2002 at midnight, these regulations came into effect. The purpose of the Clear Language is to make the regulations simpler and easier to understand.

This on line four (4) hour training program is designed to deliver an overview to employees who are involved with handling and transporting dangerous goods. This course is suitable for persons with no prior training as well as those who currently hold a Dangerous Goods Certificate and who may need refresher training.

This course is a 'must' for shippers, receivers, drivers and all personnel who are likely to be dealing with the transportation of dangerous goods. The employee is required under the regulation to produce a certificate of training, if requested to do so by an inspector. Certificates of training shall be kept on file for two (2) years beyond the date of expiration.

All persons involved in handling, offering for transport and/or transporting of dangerous goods are required by law, to be trained in the following:

• Classes of dangerous goods and their associated hazards
• Safety marks for small means of containment
• Placards
• Shipping Documents
• Accidental Release
• Means of Containment
• Exemptions
• Shippers' and Drivers' Duties

 

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