TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) is the Canadian regulatory framework governing the safe transport of hazardous materials by road, rail, air and marine, administered under the TDG Act.
What Is TDG?
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) program is governed by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its regulations in Canada. It establishes the classification, documentation, labelling and containment requirements for anyone who handles, offers for transport, or transports dangerous goods.
TDG Classification
Dangerous goods are organized into nine classes: explosives, gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing substances, toxic and infectious substances, radioactive materials, corrosives and miscellaneous dangerous goods. Each class has specific labelling and placard requirements.
Key Requirements
- Training: Anyone who handles or transports dangerous goods must hold a valid TDG training certificate.
- Documentation: A shipping document must accompany every shipment, listing UN numbers, proper shipping names, classes, packing groups and quantities.
- Safety Marks: Labels, placards and UN numbers must be visible on packages and vehicles.
- Emergency Response: An Emergency Response Plan (ERAP) may be required for high-risk shipments.
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