Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (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.

Our TDG training program will provide course participants with an understanding of the regulatory requirements associated when shipping or offering for transport dangerous goods.

Course Format

• On-site training at your location – Contact MidSouthWest Training and Consulting to request a quote.
• Open classroom training – Held at locations throughout southwest Ontario, including Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Kitchener, and London. Find a training class location near you.
• Train the Trainer – Have your trainer trained by the best by having MidSouthWest Training and Consulting train them.
• Online learning – Online courses can be purchased indvidually or as part of our Online Training Membership Packages. Membership packages provide access to industry-specific collections of online training courses from as low as $3.50 per person!

Course Agenda

• An overview of the TDG requirements Responsibilities of shippers, handlers and drivers
• Classes of dangerous goods
• Shipping documents
• Safety marks
• Containers
• Special situations
• Emergency actions

• Failure to understand the consequences of improper shipping and handling of dangerous goods can be costly.

Attendees will receive a participant manual, drivers handbook, test, and wallet card.

Course Length

Certification

• 8 hours

Recertification

• 4 hours

CPD Points

Our health and safety training courses can quality for CPD points with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

This course contains 6.5 technical hours and may be eligible for HRPA and/or BCRSP CPD points.