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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

This web-based course on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) serves to instruct individuals on the laws that regulate the shipment of hazardous goods across Canada.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

COURSE OVERVIEW


The Act pertaining to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) outlines significant criteria for the conveyance of harmful substances and chemicals across Canada. These rules safeguard the public and all parties involved in the shipping of these hazardous goods by identifying such goods and establishing specific regulations for their shipment.

This web-based course on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) provides vital knowledge regarding the lawful shipment of hazardous goods on Canadian roads. Upon course completion, participants will gain understanding of the laws that regulate the shipment of dangerous goods in Canada; the 9 categories of hazardous goods; the required placards, labels, and associated TDG symbols on vehicles and containers; procedures for proper emergency response in case of an accidental product release or spill; and the documentation required when transporting dangerous goods.

COURSE TOPICS


The following topics are explored in this web-based Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) course:

  • TDG training and certification prerequisites
  • Classification of hazardous goods
  • Groupings for packing
  • Naming for shipping
  • Compatibility groupings
  • UN numbers and placards
  • Requirements for labels
  • Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs)
  • Reporting prerequisites
  • Marks for safety
  • Requirements for packaging and vessels
  • Documentation prerequisites
  • Schedules for TDG
  • Exemptions
  • Containers

ONLINE COURSE DURATION


Estimated to be 3.5 hours


PASS MARK


Testing carried out during this web-based course is designed to reinforce the presented information. A score of 80% is required to obtain a certificate of completion. Each purchase allows participants 3 attempts to reach the pass mark.


CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION


On successful completion of this web-based course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The validity of this certificate is 3 years from the date of completion printed on the certificate, provided there is no change of employer.


COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 210 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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