Transportation of Dangerous Goods Overview

We need to train our workers about how to handle and transport hazardous materials safely. This is called Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Awareness training. It is important for employers t...

Consignor - A consignor is also known as a shipper, they are the people who are managing and controlling the dangerous goods before it is transferred to the carrier.  Carrier - A carrier is the tra...

When transporting dangerous goods, there are three kinds of people who need to follow the rules.   The Consignor:  This is the person in charge of the dangerous goods before they are given to the c...

Legislation There are Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations that support the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and are applied to all forms of transportation. Their main goal is to impr...

Upon preparing goods for transport, it's crucial for the shipper to determine if they pose any dangers like flammability, toxicity, or corrosiveness. Typically, manufacturers conduct tests to class...

There are 9 different Hazard Classes of dangerous goods, each with its own label:    Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable Liquids Class 4: Flammable Solids Class 5: Oxidizing Subs...

When dangerous goods are being transported, they need a document that describes what they are. This is called a shipping document. The purpose of a shipping document is:  To identify the dangerous...

To make sure dangerous goods stay safe during transportation, they need to be shipped  in the right kind of containers. These containers, called means of containment, can be:   Boxes  Cans Drums J...

Safety marks are used to show the hazards of these goods. They might be labels, signs, or other markings on the container holding the goods.    Examples of some safety marks include: Safety mark...

Part 1 of the TDG Regulations contains useful information about symbols for units of measure, safety standards and requirements, definitions of important terms, and special cases where exemptions a...

As technology has evolved, the use of lithium batteries has gone up quite a lot. These batteries are now used in many things like cell phones, laptops, scanners and hybrid electric trucks.   There ...

Sometimes, shipments contain dangerous goods that are not declared. This can cause accidents. All employees need to be careful and spot potentially harmful materials. It could mean checking them mo...

While shippers strive to package their shipments, especially dangerous goods, securely and in good condition, spills or leaks can still occur occasionally.   When a spill or leak happens, the marki...