Transportation of Dangerous Goods Canada (TDG)
Anyone involved in shipping or receiving dangerous goods must know the TDG regulations. 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.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Canada (TDG)
Online Course
TDG ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
TDG ONLINE cOURSE contents
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.
COURSE DETAILS
TDG ONLINE cOURSE DURATION:
Approximately 30 Minutes
TDG ONLINE TESTING AND REQUIREMENTS:
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.
TDG ONLINE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY:
This course is compatible with desktops and mobile devices of any operating system for your convenience. Now you can complete your training on the go!
Why wait?
This 8 hour course provides a minimum level of first aid training as required by the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Legislation for limited, low hazard occupations or workplace environments, such as offices or administration sites only.