TDG: Transporting Dangerous Goods in Full Compliance (PAID TRAINING)

This training will mainly cover the following elements:

• Introduction: situational context and relevance of the training for the participant's role.
• Lesson 1: why TDG exists — regulatory framework, four main risks and risk profile by mode of transport.
• Lesson 2: obligations by role — shipper, carrier, consignee, handler, employer.
• Lesson 3: TDG training and certification — who must be trained and how to stay compliant.
• Lesson 4: the 9 classes of dangerous goods and their pictograms.
• Lesson 5: UN number, placards, labels and marks — how to identify them in the field.
• Lesson 6: the shipping document — mandatory content and how to locate information quickly.
• Module 7: containers and packaging — packing groups and decanting.
• Lesson 8: the Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) — origin, content and when it is required.
• Lesson 9: emergency measures and CANUTEC.
• Lesson 10: exemptions, tunnels, ferries and special cases (contaminated soils).
• Conclusion: summary and disclaimer.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the TDG regulatory framework in Canada and Quebec, and the hierarchy of applicable sources.
• Know the four main risks associated with the transportation of dangerous goods and how they vary by mode of transport.
• Distinguish the specific obligations of each party involved: shipper, carrier, consignee, handler, and employer.
• Know the TDG training requirement and the conditions related to the certificate (duration varies by mode of transport).
• Recognize the 9 classes of dangerous goods and their pictograms.
• Identify mandatory placards, labels and marks, and know how to read a UN number.
• Understand the mandatory information on a shipping document and know how to locate it quickly.
• Know the requirements for containers and packaging, including the rules for decanting.
• Understand what an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) is, why it exists and when it is required.
• Apply best practices in emergency situations and know the available resources (CANUTEC, ERG).
• Recognize the common exemptions (150 kg, 500 kg, limited quantities) and their specific conditions.
• Know the situations specific to Quebec: tunnels, ferries, and excavated contaminated soils.