Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) CCOHS

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Course Description

People who handle, offer for transport, or transport (i.e. handle, ship, carry or receive) dangerous goods must be adequately trained and hold a TDG Certificate of Training for their work.

This course consists of eight modules that provide detailed descriptions of all aspects of the TDG system for transportation of dangerous goods by road. The course will help employers, owners, managers, supervisors, TDG coordinators, and those who have responsibilities for determining the training requirements for employees who will be handling dangerous goods, meet their responsibilities to ensure that all work involving dangerous goods is done properly according to the requirements of the TDG Act and Regulations.

Examples and quizzes reinforce learning and each module has a self-assessment to test understanding of the material.

A record of completion is provided by CCOHS upon successful completion of the final exam. A formal TDG Certificate of Training is issued by the employer when they determine their employee has a sound knowledge of all the topics and has received workplace specific training that directly relates to their duties with dangerous goods. The course was developed by CCOHS.

Topics include 8 modules:

  1. Overview: Provides an introduction and overview of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations. Includes information on training, classification, documentation, safety marks, means of containment, and emergencies.
  2. Training, Inspection and Compliance: Describes the responsibilities of employers under the TDG Act and Regulations. Information is provided on training and certification of employees, plus information on inspection and enforcement of the TDG Act and Regulations by Transport Canada.
  3. Classification of Dangerous Goods: Describes how dangerous goods are classified under the TDG Act and Regulations. Provides information on the nine hazard classes, and the relationship of TDG classes to shipping requirements and safety marks.
  4. Documentation of Dangerous Goods: Explains the purpose of documentation, the required information elements for shipping documents, and the requirements for consignors, carriers and consignees. The information is based on the requirements in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations.
  5. Safety Marks: Explains the types of safety marks, their purpose, and their requirements under the TDG Act and Regulations. Includes information on when and how the safety marks must be displayed, and when they can be removed or replaced.
  6. Means of Containment: Describes the various kinds of “means of containment” (such as drums and tanks) for dangerous goods under the TDG Act and Regulations. Includes information on the UN Packaging system and other standards for means of containment, certification safety marks, and other requirements such as handling and storage of the means of containment.
  7. Emergency Response: Describes the various types of dangerous occurrences and the requirements for reporting and responding to leaks and spills under the TDG Act and Regulations. Includes information on the use of the Emergency Response Guidebook, and the Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs).
  8. Special Cases for Road Transport: Describes exemptions or partial exemptions from the requirements in the TDG Act and Regulations. Explains when special cases can be used.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the requirements of the TDG system for employers, consignors, carriers and consignees
  • Assess the requirements for training and certification of employees with TDG duties
  • Understand Transport Canada’s inspector role and what your rights are
  • Establish effective procedures for the classification and documentation of dangerous goods
  • Know when shipments are either exempt or partially exempt from the TDG system
  • Select the appropriate means of containment
  • Ensure that the correct safety marks are applied on the means of containment
  • Develop systems for appropriate emergency planning and response
  • Know when special reports are required

Average time to complete this course is about 10.5 hours.

This course includes the SOR/2017-253 TDG regulatory amendment.

Target Audience

  • Strongly recommended for managers and supervisors with TDG responsibilities, and TDG coordinators.
  • Recommended for employers and owners with TDG responsibilities
  • Consignors, carriers, consignees and others with TDG responsibilities who prefer a comprehensive course on the TDG system

CCOHS offers three other TDG courses to meet your specific needs:

  • TDG: An Overview: Designed for managers and supervisors, employees and others who need to know about TDG, but are not responsible for TDG activities.
  • TDG for Carriers: Intended for employees who transport dangerous goods, which may include loading and unloading shipments.
  • TDG for Consignors/Consignees: Intended for employees who work for shippers and receivers and perform duties relating to TDG.

Guidelines for Training Criteria:

Transport Canada has prepared guidelines to help understand the training requirements in Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. For further information on the guidelines, see https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/publications-cladvisory-advol1enew-267.htm.

This comprehensive e-course covers the topics listed in paragraphs (a) to (k) of the Section 6.2 of the TDG regulations.

The course does not cover the 6.2(l) ICAO and 6.2(m) IMDG training requirements.

Note: In addition to taking this course, workplace specific training for the type of substance handled and type of equipment used must be provided by the employer.

Prerequisite

Prior technical knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) system is not a requirement. However, familiarity with commercial chemicals and the transportation industry is helpful.

Delivery Method

This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet – and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Review Process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.

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