Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

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In the TDG Course you will learn - Introduction to TDG, its regulations and proper training, proper documentation, safety marks and means of containment, forbidden goods, exemptions and special provisions as well as, immediate reporting and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

The course is presented in 7 Units that consist of the following:

Unit 1 - Introduction to TDG

Unit 2 - Regulations and Training

Unit 3 - Classification of Dangerous Goods

Unit 4 - Safety Marks and Means of Containment

Unit 5 - Documentation

Unit 6 - Forbidden Goods, Exemptions and Special Provisions

Unit 7 - Immediate Reporting and ERAPs

Course Objectives
The training objectives TDG training, are to assists employers to comply with the training requirements of The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act as well as to instruct participants with respect to the requirements of the legislation for receiving, handling, transporting, or shipping dangerous goods and to prepare participants for emergency situations such as spills or accidents.

Evaluation Process
At the end of each module, there is a quiz that each course participant must challenge and successfully complete with a passing grade before continuing to the next content module. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to print your TDG Certficate --- This Certificate must be signed by your employer/designated manager to be considered valid. Self employed persons may sign off on their own Certificate.

Course Duration
The course is self paced so course duration will depend on the individual participant and their prior knowledge base with the course subject matter. On average, the course will take between 2-5 hours to complete

Who Should Take the Course?
The TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, every person engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods be trained in the aspects of handling such goods.

Certification Expiration
The TDG 'Clear Language' Training Certificate is valid for 3 years.

Retail Course Price
$34.95+Tax
 

* PEP credit hours assigned by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS)

TDG - Ground Transport
0.3 CPS/ART credits 5.5 PEP hours