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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) 

TDG Air and Marine are now available

TDG Course Overview:
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) introduces participants to the TDG Act and regulations and explains the requirements for receiving, handling, transporting and shipping dangerous goods, as well as the appropriate response in emergency situations such as spills or accidents. In addition, this course will comply with IMDG code regulations & IATA requirments.

Who Should Take the Course?
TDG regulations require that, with few exceptions, all persons engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods by Road, Rail, Marine or Air should be trained in the aspects of handling such goods.

Course Objectives:
Ultimately, the goal of this course is to provide participants with the information they need to comply with the Act and regulations. By completing this course, they will know dangerous goods are classified; understand the regulations pertaining to proper documentation, safety marks, means of containment, forbidden goods, exemptions and special provisions; and know the immediate reporting and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency involving dangerous goods.

This course discusses topics such as:

  1. Introduction to TDG
  2. Act & Regulations & other regulations depending on the course
  3. Classification of Dangerous Goods
  4. Safety Marks Used in Conjunction with Dangerous Goods
  5. Means of Containment
  6. Documentation
  7. Forbidden Goods, Exemptions and Special Provisions
  8. Exemptions
  9. Immediate Reporting and ERAPs

Required Materials:
Students are required to have Air: Dangerous Goods Regulations IATA  Marine: IMDG Code for TDG

Evaluation Process:
Participants must successfully complete a handoff practical throughout the course and a written test and score at least 70%.

Course Duration:
Ground – 4 hours
Rail – 4 Hours
Marine – 2 days
Air – 2 Days
Shipping Lithium Batteries – 2 Days

NOTES:

  1. Please note that a prerequisite of TDG Ground is required for Marine and Air.
  2. Certificate Expiration: The TDG Training Certificate is valid for 3 years.
  3. This class can be arranged for private group training. Please call us at 709-757-7111 to book.
  4. This course can be done in class or online.