What Is TDG?
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) is governed in Canada by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its federal regulations, applicable in all provinces including Quebec. Any company that ships, handles, or transports classified dangerous goods is subject to this law.
Did you know? Common products like industrial paints, concentrated disinfectants, lithium batteries, and certain cleaning agents are classified as dangerous goods under the TDG Act.
The 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods
Shipper Obligations
- Correctly classify your goods according to the dangerous goods list
- Label and placard containers in accordance with standards
- Prepare the mandatory TDG shipping document
- Inform the carrier of the exact nature of the goods
Carrier TDG Certification
To transport dangerous goods, drivers must be trained and certified. Training covers classification, emergency procedures for spills or accidents, required documentation, and proper load securing. All Transport 3000 drivers are trained and certified for TDG transport in compliance with federal requirements.
Emergency Procedures
In case of an accident involving dangerous goods, the carrier must: alert authorities immediately (911, CANUTEC at 1-613-996-6666), remain on site without attempting to contain a spill without proper equipment, and provide shipping documents to emergency responders.
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