Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

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The TDG Regulations require that anyone who handles, offers for transport, transports or imports dangerous goods must be adequately trained.

Handling Means:

Loading, unloading, packing or unpacking dangerous goods in a means of containment or transport for the purposes of, in the course of or following transportation, and includes storing them in the course of transportation.

Examples of a Person Handling Dangerous Goods:

Cargo Handler
Lift Truck Operator
Dock Worker
Loader/Unloader
Receiver/Shipper
Towmotor Operator
Freight Handler
Warehouse Operator
Shipper

Topics covered in our course:

• Introduction to the Act and Regulations
  
• Classification of restricted products (UN numbers and packaging groups)
  
• Responsibilities of the shipper, carrier and receiver of dangerous goods
  
• Documentation requirements for shipments
  
• Safety marks, labels and placards
  
• Exemptions under the Act
  

Participants receive a course overview booklet, a placarding guide, a wall certificate and a wallet certificate.