TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

The course covers the following topics:

1. INTRODUCTION
This introductory chapter explains the potential hazards that are involved in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and products.

It talks about the Transportation of Dangerous Goods acts and regulations created in 1992 as the result of a train disaster in Mississauga, Ontario.

2. WHY DO WE NEED TRAINING?
It is important to realize that at the industry level, if a chemical spill occurs, the workers are always the initial emergency responders rather than the fire department.

This chapter describes the significance of the ‘Right to Know’ of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training to avoid damage or harm to the individuals who are dealing with hazardous substances.

3. THREE TRAINING ELEMENTS
In this chapter, you will learn about the 3 training elements that are included in the TDG training, which are as follows:

- Identification
- Adequate Training
- Safety Standards

4. TRAINING SUMMARY
You will know in this chapter that training is required for everyone involved in the transport of dangerous goods (TDG).

All the pointers needed for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training are listed in this chapter.

5. CERTIFICATE SUMMARY
Certificates must be produced by the employee and be signed by both the employee and employer. In this chapter, you will learn that upon completion of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training, the employee will be provided with a certificate, i.e., a certificate of completion, which is valid for three years.

6. ENFORCEMENT
This chapter covers the responsibilities shared between federal and provincial governments along with the job duties of an inspector. Also learn about the details of penalties imposed for the offences.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
In this chapter, you will learn the requirements that are needed for transporting hazardous chemicals.

Also learn the following three parties who are involved in the handling of hazardous substances for transport.

- Shipper
- Carrier
- Receiver

8. THE SHIPPER
You will learn the responsibilities of the shipper in this chapter.

9. THE CARRIER
Learn the responsibilities of the carrier needed for an effective transportation process.

10. THE RECEIVER
In this chapter, you will learn all the responsibilities the receiver should possess in order to perform their role efficiently.

11. DANGEROUS GOODS CLASSIFICATION
This chapter deals with the classification of dangerous goods according to the types of hazards. There are 9 classes that fall under the Act and some classes are subdivided to specifically identify the risk.

12. CLASSIFICATIONS
In this chapter, you will learn the classification symbol in the form of diamond shaped placards that are used to identify dangerous goods. Some classifications do not have classification symbols or division but have packing groups or risk groups.

13. PACKING AND RISK GROUPS
In this chapter, you will learn the packing groups which are categorized into Great, Medium and Minor based on the inherent danger of the dangerous goods.

This chapter gives precise definition of risk groups along with additional information that is necessary for classifying infectious substances.

14. CLASSES
Know details about class 1 explosives along with chemical reactions and various other components that are related to them.

15. DIVISIONS
This chapter describes the six divisions of explosives – class 1.1 to class 1.6.

16. COMPATIBILITY GROUPS
In this chapter, you will learn about the use of compatibility groups and the number of explosive compatibility groups.

17. CLASS 1 – EXPLOSIVES
In this chapter, you will learn about class 1 explosives in a well-designed and easy-to-comprehend tabular form where items, descriptions, and compatibility groups are given in three different columns. Brief descriptions for compatibility groups are given.

Finally, a summary of class 1 explosives is provided that delivers a clear overview of what they should not load or transport different explosives together.

18. EXPLOSIVE DIVISIONS
This chapter discusses the explosive divisions, from class 1.1 to class 1.5 along with examples.

19. SAFETY MARKS
Learn about the safety marks that are placed on placards and labels 1.1 to 1.6 in this chapter. A brief text about safety marks are provided along with images.

20. CLASS 2 – COMPRESSED GAS
In this chapter, you will learn about class 2 compressed gas along with four physical states that are presented.

21. DIVISIONS
Learn about compressed gas classes 2.1 to 2.3 with examples. Each class has been explained in a comprehensive manner with appropriate examples.

22. CLASS 2 – OXIDIZING GASES
In this chapter, you will learn about oxidizing gases and the given labels that should be displayed on dangerous goods.

23. CLASS 2 – COMPRESSED GAS
This chapter covers the containment exemption from documentation, safety marks, and means of containment of the TDG regulations when being transported by road. Also, this chapter contains the specific requirements for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

24. CLASS 3 – FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
In this chapter, you will learn about flammable liquids that do not have divisions, but have packing groups.

25. PACKING GROUPS – FLAMMABLE LQUIDS
This chapter covers packing groups of flammable liquids that have been divided into Group I, Group II, and Group III.

26. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
In this chapter, you will learn about class 4 i.e., flammable solids, spontaneous combustibles, and water-reactive substances along with examples and relevant images to provide learners with a clear gist.

27. DIVISIONS
Learn about class substances, class, water reactive substances, oxidizing substances and organic peroxides, and Toxic or Infectious Substances along with examples.

28. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
In this chapter, you will learn about toxic substances and infectious substances.

29. RISK GROUPS
This chapter describes the risk group that include micro-organisms. Brief text is provided as explanation along with related image.

A sample of a virus risk group table is shown where different risk group viruses (Risk Group 4, Risk Group 3, and Risk Group 2) are presented in different columns along with their family, genus, and species.

30. CLASS 7 – RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
You will learn about the three categories of radioactive materials that are presented category wise along with images. Also, the colours of each category have been shown above each image.

31. CLASSES (CLASS- 8 CORROSIVES)
Learn about corrosives, its uses, and examples along with an image.

32. CLASSES (CLASS – 9 MISCELLANEOUS)
This chapter describes a miscellaneous class and all the things that are included in this class.

33. CLASSES (DANGER PLACARD)
In this chapter, you will learn about the danger placard and its use in emergency response assistance along with an image.

34. EXEMPTIONS
Learn about the 150 kg gross mass exemption, dangerous goods safety marks, means of containment, training, etc.

You will learn about the details of 150 kg gross mass and 500 kg exemptions.

It has also described the limited quantity of dangerous goods other than explosives in an easy-to-comprehend manner, along with relevant images.

35. FORBIDDEN DANGEROUS GOODS
Learn about the forbidden dangerous goods to understand why it cannot be transported by any means or mode of transportation.

36. SCHEDULES
Schedules are lists of information that breakdown classifications in a manner of quick reference and easy review. In this chapter, you will learn about the precise meaning of schedules along with its classifications – schedule 1, 2, 3.

37. UN NUMBERS
Learn about UN numbers for all dangerous goods along with the samples for better understanding.

38. SHIPPING NAME
In this chapter, you will learn about the names of the dangerous goods that can be given in any means, such as technical names, families of dangerous goods, mixtures of substances etc. Also learn examples of schedule 1 that are presented in the tabular form.

39. SAFETY MARKS
Safety marks are used to identify the presence of dangerous goods and to make us aware of their classes. This chapter describes the safety marks and its use in the identification of dangerous goods.

40. LABELS
Learn about the labels and the use of labels on packages, cylinders and small containers. A brief information along with samples and UN numbers are provided.

41. PLACARDS
Placards are visual warnings of dangerous goods on large containers or vehicles. This chapter provides brief information on placards, along with sample placards displaying UN numbers.

The detailed description of placards and UN numbers has been shown in the tabular form that gives complete information on displaying placards using appropriate UN numbers. Learn about the location of placards described in this chapter.

42. OTHER SAFETY MARKS
In this chapter, learn about the other safety marks i.e. elevated temperature sign, toxic inhalation, fumigation sign, marine pollutant mark, and certification safety mark along with relevant images.

43. REMOVAL OF SAFETY MARKS
This chapter describes the significance of removal of labels and placards from any means of containment that have been unloaded, unpacked, cleaned or purged.

44. DOCUMENTATION
Learn about the shipper’s responsibility to prepare a complete and accurate shipping document. Also, learn about the shipping document information along with requirements and regulations.

In this chapter, detailed information on documentation is given with support of relevant images.

45. MEANS OF CONTAINMENT
This chapter describes the means of containment that is required or permitted by the TDG regulations.

46. LOADING AND SECURING
Learn about loading and securing of dangerous goods to prevent damage or harm to one selves. An accurate information is given in along with relevant images.

47. SMALL VS. LARGE
In this chapter, learn about the small means of containment including drums, pails, boxes, crates, and cylinders. It also describes the safety marks and labels that are used for small means of containment.

Also, learn about the large means of containment i.e. portable tanks, bulk tanks, etc. A detailed information on this type of containment is presented briefly in bullet points.

48. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE AND DUTY TO REPORT
In this chapter, you will learn about the immediate report of the accidental release that an individual who has possession of the dangerous goods should make. Also, learn about the quantity and emission level that are presented in a tabular form.

A detailed follow-up report and the respective authorities to whom reports should be given, along with the requirements that report should contain, are given in an easy-to-comprehend manner.

49. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
This chapter describes the significance of emergency response and reasonable emergency measures to repair or reduce any danger to life, environment or property. Also learn about the emergency measures provided in this chapter.

50. CONSIGNOR CERTIFICATION AND PROOF OF CLASSIFICATION
In this chapter, you will learn about the consignor’s responsibility and the validity of proof of classification, i.e., test report, lab report, etc.

Also, learn about the requirements of documents in order to proceed with proper sampling and accurate analysis.

In this final chapter, learn about the authorization of certification and the declaration of consignment for the proper and safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) according to regulations.

51. FINAL TEST
At the end of the module, there is a final test with multiple choice questions (MCQs) that learners have to pass successfully in three attempts.