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Transportation of Dangerous Goods – TDG

In Canada, the laws regulating the transportation of hazardous materials are both federal and provincial. It is mandatory for any individual involved in handling, suggesting for transport, or transporting dangerous goods to undergo training on the transportation of dangerous goods.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods – TDG

COURSE OVERVIEW

In Canada, the safe transportation of hazardous materials is governed by both federal and provincial laws. It is a legal requirement for anyone engaged in the handling, suggesting for transport, or transporting dangerous goods to have undergone a course on Transportation of Dangerous Goods – TDG.

After finishing this course, you will have a better understanding of the significance of adhering to the regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods.

Though dangerous goods can be moved via road, rail, air, or water, this specific course on Transportation of Dangerous Goods – TDG only emphasizes the laws for land-based transportation of dangerous goods. There are nine types of dangerous goods, and after completing this course, you will be permitted to handle all except Classes 1, 6.2, and 7 as these require additional training.

It is recommended to consult your supervisor or employer regarding any special equipment, or any site-specific or job-specific training you might need for the transportation of dangerous goods.

Upon course completion, you will be required to take the final test. A minimum score of 80% is required to obtain a certificate of completion. If you don’t succeed on the first attempt, you can retake the test until you pass.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Module 1: Legislation
  • Module 2: Chemical Hazards and Classes of Dangerous Goods
  • Module 3: Packaging and Labeling
  • Module 4: Shipping Documents
  • Module 5: Segregation and Vehicle Loading
  • Module 6: Accidents and Emergency Response Assistance Plans

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 3 hours

PASS MARK

Throughout this online course on Transportation of Dangerous Goods – TDG, testing is used to reinforce the knowledge imparted. A pass mark of 80% is needed to secure a certificate of completion. If the participant doesn’t succeed in the first attempt, they can retake the course twice. This course’s print materials can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 180 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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