Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Canadian law requires that any person shipping, handling, or transporting dangerous goods must be trained in accordance with Transport Canada’s standards. Our Certification program has been developed in compliance with Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations.

A TDG certificate is valid for three years. TDG certificates are not transferrable (a new certificate is required each time a driver changes employment).

Course Description:

The Saskatchewan Safety Council TDG course will properly prepare a driver to safely perform their job.

Topics Covered:

• Identification and classification of dangerous goods
• Responsibilities of consignors, carriers, and consignees
• Emergency response plans
• Assessing compliance through driver audits
• How to report an incident
• General exemptions and special requirements