This unit teaches participants a brief introduction to transportation of dangerous goods (TDG). Topics include who it applies to, definitions & regulations
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
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Lessons
Unit 2 – Regulations and Training
Unit 2 discusses compliance and outlines the training requirements set out in the TDG Act and regulations.
Unit 3 – Classification of Dangerous Goods
In this unit participants will learn to recognize that classification matters for dangerous goods are dealt with in Part 2 of the TDG regulations,
Unit 4 – Safety Marks
Unit 4 examines the safety marks used with dangerous goods. Upon completion of unit 4, participants will be able to: Recognize and interpret the safety marks used to identify each class (and division) of dangerous goods, and signs (elevated temperature, fumigation, and marine pollutant) Understand the meaning of packaging type and construction codes; Know the […]
Unit 5 – Means of Containment
Unit 5 identifies the possible “means of containment” for transporting dangerous goods, and describes the procedure used in the selection and safety marking
Unit 6 – Documentation
This unit is focused on identifying, knowing and explaining shipping documentation in relation to TDG
Unit 7 – Forbidden Goods, Exemptions and Special Provisions
Unit 7 focuses on forbidden goods and special provisions in TDG regulations.
Unit 8 – Exemptions and Exceptions
Unit 8 focuses on further exemptions, and highlights the transportation within a facility exemption and the transportation between two properties exemption in particular
Unit 9 – Immediate Reporting and ERAPs
Unit 9 focuses on accidental releases of dangerous goods