Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training is required by many industries including transportation, shipping, receiving and oil & gas. 

Things to consider:

• TDG stands for Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Anyone handling and transporting Dangerous Goods are required by law to be trained in TDG 
• All employers are required to show diligence in ensuring their employees are trained in TDG

Course Description

Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground (TDG)

Course Location: Resident and on-site

Maximum Class Size: 24 Students

Course Duration: 1/2 day - Classroom and Practical

This TDG training course is ideal for individuals and employers that wish to obtain or renew their Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground certification.

TDG training is required by many industries including transportation, shipping, receiving and oil & gas.

Our comprehensive course will explain in detail what you need to know, emphasize key points and test your knowledge retention after each module. The course has been designed to meet and exceed Transport Canada's Clear Language Regulations that set the training guidelines for TDG, so by completing this course you can become compliant with Federal Regulations and teach you to understand an important system in workplace safety.

Course contents have been updated in accordance with Transport Canada Regulation updates for 2011.

(For information on current TDG Regulations, click here)

This course is Canadian Standards Compliant in ALL provinces and territories

After successful completion of this course, you should be able to understand:

• The importance of UN Numbers, Packing Groups and Schedules
• The TDG Clear Language Regulations
• When Placards & Labels have to be use
• How to safely transport and contain dangerous goods
• TDG exemptions and reporting processes

After successful completion of this course the student will be issued a certificate of completion and a wallet certificate which should be kept on their person at all times.