Updating the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) may be one of the worst jobs in the dangerous goods industry. At…
Barbara FosterJanuary 28, 2020
Regulations
The title says it all, can you see clearly when you ship lithium batteries, or are the waters still a…
Michael ZendanoJanuary 14, 2020
As we start our new year, one of our resolutions should be to make sure our dangerous goods shipments get…
Barbara FosterJanuary 14, 2020
As a former member of the Canadian Armed forces, I have always tried my best to keep keenly aware of…
Elton WoodfineJanuary 9, 2020
Here it is – January 2020. The time when all holiday decorations are put away and people make resolutions for…
Paula ReavisJanuary 7, 2020
It’s really no surprise that something new has come up with shipping lithium batteries again. Frankly speaking, these days it’s…
Racheal ManiDecember 4, 2019
Every few days one of our customers will call our Regulatory Helpline with questions about overpacks. Given the complexity of…
Paula ReavisNovember 25, 2019
Hello everyone. I’m back with the subject of TDG training. In my last blog, we made it clear who has…
Pierre BoiesNovember 4, 2019
Hello everyone and welcome back! In my last blog, we made it clear who needs to be trained by using…
Pierre BoiesOctober 21, 2019
If you were planning on watching your favorite movie or a TV show on your Macbook Pro on your next…
Racheal ManiOctober 9, 2019
Popular Topics
Okay, so it's finally time to start talking about the famous electronic shipping document. Transport Canada is presenting a study…
Pierre BoiesFebruary 3, 2020
The title says it all, can you see clearly when you ship lithium batteries, or are the waters still a…
Michael ZendanoJanuary 14, 2020
As we start our new year, one of our resolutions should be to make sure our dangerous goods shipments get…
Barbara FosterJanuary 14, 2020
As a former member of the Canadian Armed forces, I have always tried my best to keep keenly aware of…
Elton WoodfineJanuary 9, 2020
Did you ever say to yourself; I wish there was a handbook for that? Handbooks are designed to provide a…
Michael ZendanoDecember 18, 2019
There are numerous holidays in the months of November and December. Just a quick look at Wikipedia confirmed at least…
Paula ReavisDecember 10, 2019
Top Ten lists are often the topic of very enjoyable discussions. Whether its movies, music, sports teams, or restaurants. However…
Michael ZendanoNovember 6, 2019
If you have followed my blogs for any length of time you know that both my husband and I work…
Paula ReavisNovember 1, 2019
Here is one more blog in support of knowing it is autumn even though the weather may not feel like…
Paula ReavisOctober 15, 2019
Anyone that has taken a training class with me discovers my secret love of superheroes. There is just something about…
Paula ReavisOctober 2, 2019
FAQs
Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions. We’re here to help you…
Karrie IshmaelNovember 26, 2018
Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions. We’re here to help you…
Karrie IshmaelNovember 9, 2018
Frequently asked questions about UN Performance Packaging. A receptacle and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacle to…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Learn why training is needed, who needs it, when it is needed, and what training must be done. Aside from…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Transport Canada published Amendment 6 to the TDG Regulations on February 20, 2008. This is the largest amemdment to the…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Frequently asked questions about the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. No, sections 1.19.1 and 1.19.2 do not apply to this…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Following rules from multiple organizations (IATA/ICAO) can make training requirements confusing. In the United States: The US DOT requires that employees…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Frequently asked questions regarding placards and placarding requirements. A placard is a diamond-shaped sign that identifies the class of dangerous…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Content-related and technical questions regarding our online training courses and Instructor-led webinars. Online training is a type of learning whereby…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Frequently asked questions regarding labels and labeling requirements. TDG requirements for small means of containment when shipping by road, rail, marine, and…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
Learn about the relationship between the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the ICAO Technical Instructions. Information on shipping lithium batteries…
The Compliance CenterApril 29, 2018
What is GHS? How does the Globally Harmonized System affect your workplace regulations. GHS refers to the United Nations (UN) Globally Harmonized System…
The Compliance CenterApril 28, 2018
Frequently asked questions about completing a bill of lading containing hazardous materials / dangerous goods. In general, documentation for hazardous…
The Compliance CenterApril 28, 2018
Frequently asked questions about ICC Compliance Center. For over 30 years, ICC has been a leader in regulatory compliance and…
The Compliance CenterApril 28, 2018
REGISTRATION and FINES and FAQs, OH MY! February and March contain some interesting items potentially impacting the Canadian TDG landscape...…
Clifton J. BrownMarch 19, 2018
Let's Have the FAQs! Transport Canada published an FAQ ("Frequently Asked Question") summary on January 17 to clarify and provide…
Clifton J. BrownJanuary 26, 2018
Top 5 Questions from the Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods &…
Karrie IshmaelNovember 30, 2017
Or: “When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, ... "it means just what I choose it to mean ...”…
Clifton J. BrownOctober 12, 2017
If you ever navigate our packaging section on our website, you will notice a section for U.S. Special Permit Kits.…
Michael ZendanoAugust 3, 2017
Frequently Asked SDS Symbols Questions How many times have you thought you understood a requirement, only to second guess yourself…
Toni-Ann McLeanDecember 20, 2016
Validation Oprah Winfrey once said, “I’ve talked to nearly 30,000 people on this show, and all 30,000 had one thing…
Paula ReavisNovember 11, 2016
