This course is for certified members of joint committees. Joint committee members need to be aware of the TDG requirements so they can monitor the TDG system in their workplace and make recommendations to protect workers health and safety.

They must know what to look for during inspections, which questions to ask, which workers require TDG training and what adequate training means. To meet this need, this course provides an introduction to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its Regulations. We begin with a discussion of dangerous goods found in participants workplace and how the law defines dangerous goods.

We take a quick look at the nine TDG classes and get an overview of the process involved in transporting dangerous goods. The difference between WHMIS and TDG is revealed. Key terms used in the Regulations are explained, followed by an explanation of the various roles of consignors, carriers, persons and inspectors.

This material is reviewed with a quiz and two teams. In the second half of the course, participants learn about the requirements for means of containment and for shipping documents. They find out how a consignor classifies dangerous goods and work in groups to complete part of a shipping document. They also learn about emergency response assistance plans, security plans and release reports. The program concludes with an important discussion of training requirements and the joint committees role.