On Canada 's highways, nearly one out of every seven trucks is carrying dangerous goods. Gasoline, diesel, antifreeze and acids are just a few of the 3000 dangerous goods transported on our roads everyday.
The TDG course offered by Spectrum Safety Services is a comprehensive course that is administered as a self study program.
Arrangements can be made to purchase the 78 page self study guide which contains interesting reading and excercises designed to help you understand and master the knowledge and skills you need in order to comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
The self study guide can usually be completed in 2-4 hours. Once completed, a representative from Spectrum Safety Services will review the guide, correct the self-administered exam and issue certification.
Instructor led classes are also an option for groups wishing to train a number of people at once. Please contact us to discuss this option.
Length of Course: Self Study program or 4 hour Classroom Session
Certification: Spectrum Safety Services
Valid: 3 years from time of issue under federal law. Complies with Industry and Workplace Heath & Safety Standards
Course Outline:
Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulation
Classification
Packaging Requirements
Safety Marks
Documentation Requirements
Dangerous Occurrences
Special Requirements
Written Exam (open book)
Course involves interactive lecture, video, exercises and examples of real situations and competency examination.
Alberta-wide safety training in TDG is available through Spectrum Safety Services in Edmonton. This course is recognized across Canada
How do you know if you need dangerous goods training? Anyone who handles, ships or receives, transports or offers a consignment for transport requires dangerous goods training under federal law.
Your safety training begins with an understanding of the federal law and who can enforce dangerous goods laws. You will learn how dangerous goods are classified under the international system, safe packaging requirements and how to protect yourself from hazards by familiarizing yourself with safety marks such as placards and labels. Filling out a Shipping document is also part of the dangerous goods course.
Special requirements such as for PCB's, radioactives and explosives will also be discussed. Finally you will complete an open book exam to receive your certification. This course is offered onsite at your facility or at our safety training locations.
