Dangerous goods put people, property, or the environment at risk due to their chemical or physical properties. The hazards associated with dangerous goods are magnified when they are moved or transported. Accordingly, Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act ensures public safety by specifying strict regulations that must be followed when transporting these types of materials.

Anyone involved in shipping or receiving dangerous goods not only needs to know the TDG regulations, but also must be aware of what they are handling, what its hazards are, and what to do in case of an emergency. This Transportation of Dangerous Goods Canada (TDG) online course provides an overview of the TDG regulations and teaches how to recognize and handle dangerous goods.

This online Transportation of Dangerous Goods Canada (TDG) course covers the following topics:

• Definitions and classes of dangerous goods.
• Regulations that apply to the transportation of dangerous goods.
• The requirements, purpose and meaning of dangerous goods safety marks, labels and placards.
• Documentation, containment, and training requirements when transporting dangerous goods.
• Consignor (shipper) and receiver responsibilities regarding the transportation of dangerous goods.
• What to do in the event of an accident during the transportation of dangerous goods.

Approximately 45 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Print materials for this course can be accessed online.

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