Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

The safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods within Canada is a very serious business and the Federal and Provincial Governments require all participants, including handlers, shippers, carriers, and receivers, to be properly TDG trained and certified.

Global HazMat offers TDG Training in a number of formats to suit your safety training needs. Training is available as Custom Onsite, Company Specific Webinar, Online, or as an independent Self-Study Program.

Course Outline

Lesson 01

Introduction
  • Background and purpose of the Regulations
  • Training and certification
  • Enforcement
  • Definition of terms / Glossary
  • Responsibilities of all parties
  • Proof of Classification
  • 9 classes of Dangerous Goods
  • Subsidiary Classes, Divisions, Packing Groups, Categories
  • UN Numbers, Proper Shipping names, Technical Names
  • Use of the TDG Schedules (1, 2, 3)
  • Information required on all shipping documents
  • Certification Requirements
  • Distribution and Retention of Documents
  • Residue and Residue Last Contained 
  • Waste manifests / Movement Documents
  • Labels, markings, and placards
  • Overpack and Consolidation
  • UN Packaging and “Safe” Packaging
  • Closure Instructions
  • TP14850, CGSB, CSA, DOT and UN Regulations or Guidelines
  • Lost / Missing / Stolen Dangerous Goods
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Agencies
  • Multi-Modal and Trans-Border Shipments
  • Special Cases and Exemptions
  • Equivalency Certificates
  • ERAP Requirements

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Course Overview

2-3 Hours

1-3 Days

None

Exam

Included

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Who needs TDG training?

Anyone who handles, offers for transport, or transports dangerous goods — or who supervises people who do. That includes shippers, packagers, drivers, warehouse and receiving staff, and the people signing shipping documents. Under the TDG Regulations, a person must be trained (or work under the direct supervision of someone who is) before performing these tasks.

Yes. The Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations require that anyone involved in these activities be adequately trained for the specific tasks they perform. The employer is responsible for ensuring employees are trained and for issuing the training certificate.

No. TDG training must cover the aspects that apply to a person’s actual job. A driver, a shipper preparing documentation, and a warehouse worker loading a trailer each need training relevant to their function. We tailor content to the roles on your team.

The core areas include classification of dangerous goods, shipping names and UN numbers, documentation and shipping papers, safety marks (labels and placards), means of containment, and emergency response information. The depth depends on the role.

TDG covers dangerous goods in transport. WHMIS covers hazardous products in the workplace — labels, safety data sheets, and worker education. Many workers need both, and we can combine them into a single session.

No. TDG applies on the Canadian side; U.S. shipments fall under 49 CFR. If your goods cross the border, you’ll likely need both. Contact us and we’ll confirm the right combination.