(TDG) Transportation of Dangerous Goods introduces participants to the TDG Act and regulations and
explains the requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods, as well as
the appropriate response in emergency situations such as spills or accidents.
Who Should Take the Course?
The TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, every person engaged in the
handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods be trained in the
aspects of handling such goods.
Course Objectives:
TDG training is designed to assists employers to comply with the training requirements
of The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act as well as to instruct participants with
respect to the requirements of the legislation for receiving, handling, transporting, or
shipping dangerous goods and to prepare participants for emergency situations such as
spills or accidents.
The course is presented in 9 Modules that consist of the following:
Module 1: Introduction to TDG
module 2: Regulations and Training
Module 3: Classification of Dangerous Goods
Module 4: Safety Marks Used in Conjunction with Dangerous Goods
Module 5: Means Containment
Module 6: Documentation
Module 7: Forbidden Goods, Exemptions and Special Provisions
Module 8: Exemptions
Module 9: Immediate Reporting and ERAPs
Evaluation Process:
At the end of each module there is a quiz that each course participant must challenge and
successfully complete with a passing grade before continuing. Upon successful
completion of the course, you will be able to print your TDG certificate. This certificate
must be signed by your employer/designated manager to be considered valid. Selfemployed
persons may sign off on their own certificate.
Course Duration:
The course is self paced so course duration will depend on the individual participant and
their prior knowledge base with the course subject matter. On average, the course will
take between 2-5 hours to complete.
Certification Expiration:
The TDG 'Clear Language' Training Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Please Note: Employers are responsible for providing workplace-specific training
including: safe handling and transportation practices, and the characteristics of the
dangerous goods you use; the proper use of equipment used to handle or transport the
dangerous goods; company emergency measures to take to reduce or eliminate danger to
the public.
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