At the University of Toronto, workers may be required to handle, ship and transport dangerous goods, which is regulated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and TDG Regulations.
At the University of Toronto, workers may be required to handle, ship and transport dangerous goods, which is regulated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and TDG Regulations.
Workplace parties must be aware of the potential hazards involved when transporting these materials. Different courses are available at U of T, depending on whether chemical, radioactive or biological materials are being transported.
EHS 910 - Transportation Of Dangerous Goods - Chemical
Notes: A Certificate of Training signed by the employer MUST be generated for any person taking this course. This Certificate of Training would need to be produced if requested by an Inspector (e.g. Ministry of Transport Officer). Certificates are only valid for 3 years after the date of issue.
EHS 907 - TDG Radioactive Materials / EHS 908 - TDG Radioactive Materials - Receiving Only
Notes: To register for EHS 907 or EHS 908, log in to My EHS Training.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training for Biological Agents
The transportation of infectious substances is covered under the TDG Act and Regulations, including but not limited to: human and animal pathogens, diagnostic specimens, genetically modified plants or organisms, toxins, and dry ice.
The Regulations also require that any individual transporting an infectious substance be trained in the transportation of dangerous goods (infectious substances).
If you will be shipping, receiving or importing biological agents at U of T, you are required to be complete TDG training externally. More details can be found on the EHS website.
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The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) is regulated within Canada and the TDG Act and Regulations and requires that anyone who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods must be trained.
This program has been developed for all carriers, shippers, receivers and drivers who are responsible for the shipping, receiving and delivery of Dangerous Goods as defined under Transportation of Dangerous Goods legislation.
This Transportation of Dangerous Goods training course introduces shippers, receivers, drivers or handlers to the TDG Act and explains up to date requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods.
The TDG course provides participants with the knowledge to understand the regulations and proper procedures for packaging, handling and transporting dangerous goods.
This is a 3-4 hour course designed to protect the public during transportion of dangerous goods. This program will help develop a more clear understanding of basic TDG requirements including shippers, handlers and receivers of dangerous goods.
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