Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Course

OBJECTIVES:

The training course on Transportation of Dangerous Goods aims to help participants to develop the following critical objectives:

• Understand the requirements of the TDG system for employers, consignors, carriers, and consignees
• Assess the requirements for training and certification of employees with TDG duties
• Establish effective procedures for the classification and documentation of dangerous goods
• Ensure that the correct safety marks are applied to suitable means of containment
• Develop systems for appropriate emergency planning and response

CONTENT:

Introduction to Transportation of Dangerous Goods

• Background and purpose of the regulations
• Training and certification
• Enforcement
• Definition of terms
• Responsibilities of shipper, carriers, and receivers
• History and Purpose of the Regulations
• Training and Certification Requirements
• Responsibilities while having charge, care, and control of a dangerous goods shipment

Classification

• 9 classes of dangerous goods
• Class Divisions
• Primary and Subsidiary Classification
• Packing Groups
• Special Divisions
• Divisions, packing groups, subsidiary classification, special provisions
• Shipping names, UN numbers
• Use of the TDG Schedules

Documentation

• Information required on all shipping documents
• Location and distribution of documents
• Requirements for Shipping Documentation Information
• Empty or Residue Containing/Packaging Requirements
• Overview of Hazardous Waste Manifest
• Retention of documents
• Waste manifests/movement document

Emergency Protocols

• Accidental Release:
• Responsible Emergency Measures
• Reporting Responsibilities and Requirements
• Incident Containment
• Establishing an ERAP

Dangerous Occurrences

• Definition of “Dangerous Occurrences”
• Reporting Requirements
• ERAP Requirements
• Special Requirements
• Multi-modal and trans-border shipments
• Special Cases and Exemptions
• Equivalency Certificates

FOR WHOM:

Forklift & Crane Operators, Mechanics & Engineers, Safety Officers and other who perform related functions.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.