Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada Training
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Overview of regulations affecting dangerous goods Structure of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) Shipper's and carrier's responsibilities Training requirements 7 Steps to Compliance Using the list of dangerous goods (numerical and alphabetical) Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) requirements Special cases and exemptions Brief overview of the applicable provincial and transborder regulations |
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Relevant publication Placarding guide Performance packaging guide Compliance checklist Relevant literature |
Canada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG) cover transport by road, rail and domestic water and require shippers, carriers and handlers to meet strict safety and hazard communication requirements.
There are also a variety of special cases or exemptions covered in our courses that can ease or alter the way you ship dangerous goods by ground.
Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: 2-Day Initial TrainingThis is an entry-level program. It is designed for the beginner or anyone new to regulations for shipping by ground in Canada. It is a comprehensive program designed to take the student through 7 Steps to Compliance. English course includes a copy of our TDG mini. French course includes a copy of our TDG 3-ring binder. Optional binder upgrade is available for English courses, ask for details. Schedule: CanadaDuration (live in-person): 2 days Languages: English or French Prerequisite: None Course Agenda PDF: Canada (English) or Canada (Français) Course Codes:
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: 1-Day Refresher TrainingCanada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG) cover transport by road, rail and domestic water and require shippers, carriers and handlers to meet strict safety and hazard communication requirements. There are also a variety of special cases or exemptions covered in our courses that can ease or alter the way you ship dangerous goods by ground. This is a refresher program that provides regulation updates for shipping by ground in Canada to experienced students. Upon completion of this course, students will be issued a certification which holds an expiry of 3 years. As identified in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and by International Governmental agencies, at a minimum, the following personnel require General Awareness and familiarization training who:
Course materials provided are as follows (available via digital download from within the program):
Schedule: Canada
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: 1/2-Day Drivers & Handlers TrainingThis program is aimed at drivers and handlers who require training to verify that dangerous goods are being shipped properly. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the goods are compliant before placing them on the vehicle for transport. This course includes a copy of our Shipper and Driver Handbook. Schedule: CanadaDuration (live in-person): 1/2 day Languages: English or French Prerequisite: None Course Agenda PDF: Canada (English) or Canada (Français) Course Codes:
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground: 1-Day Canada/USA Transborder TrainingThis program will help you comply with shipping dangerous goods from Canada to the United States. There is a reciprocity agreement that exists between Canada and the United States; however there are some restrictions to the agreement through 49 CFR. Schedule: CanadaDuration (live in-person): 1 day Languages: English or French Prerequisite: TR-CLR10 or equivalent Course Agenda PDF: Canada (English) or Canada (Français) Course Codes:
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: 1-Day Initial TrainingThis 8-hour course provides new students with the information they need to comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Part 6.5 (b). Students new to the regulations will receive an introduction and the various steps needed to ensure they offer, ship or handle dangerous goods in compliance with the regulations. Students will be provided with handouts and a mini version of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Certificate and wallet card is provided upon completion of a quiz. The course covers all classes of dangerous goods except radioactive and biological. Schedule: CanadaDuration (live in-person): 1 day Languages: English or French Prerequisite: None Course Codes:
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: 1/2 Day Refresher TrainingThis 4-hour course provides experienced participants with the information they need to recertify according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations Part 6.5 (b). Students will be provided with handouts and a Shipper and Driver Handbook. Certificate and wallet card is provided upon completion of a quiz. The course covers all classes of dangerous goods except radioactive and biological. Schedule: Canada
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: Refresher Training - Online TrainingCanada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG) cover transport by road, rail and domestic water and require shippers, carriers and handlers to meet strict safety and hazard communication requirements. Webinar Recordings included in this program are as follows:
Duration (recorded webinar): 2 hours 42 minutes Languages: English or French Prerequisite: TR-CLR10 or equivalent Course Agenda PDF: Canada (English) or Canada (Français) Course Codes:
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground in Canada: Drivers & Handlers Training - Online TrainingThis program is aimed at drivers and handlers who require training to verify that dangerous goods are being shipped properly. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the goods are compliant before placing them on the vehicle for transport. This course includes a copy of our Shipper and Driver Handbook. Schedule: CanadaDuration (recorded webinar): 2 hours 20 minutes Languages: English or French Prerequisite: None Course Agenda PDF: Canada (English) or Canada (Français) Course Codes:
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Shipping Dangerous Goods by Ground: Canada/USA Transborder Training - Online TrainingThis program will help you comply with shipping dangerous goods from Canada to the United States. There is a reciprocity agreement that exists between Canada and the United States; however there are some restrictions to the agreement through 49 CFR. Schedule: CanadaDuration (recorded webinar): 2 hours 42 minutes Languages: English or French Prerequisite: TR-CLR10 or equivalent Course Agenda PDF: Canada (English) or Canada (Français) Course Codes:
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