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Is TDG company specific?

Are training certificates transferable from one company to another? No. Training certificates are NOT transferable because they are issued by the employee’s current employer. If an individual works for more than one company at the same time, the person would need more than one training certificate.

Are TDG Regulations different in every province?

Whether or not the TDG Regulations are provincial or federal, they are enforced by the province as the TDG Directorate (who is responsible for the federal TDG Regulations) has a Memorandum of Understanding with each province and territory.

Is TDG certificate transferable?

Training certificates are NOT transferable. When an employee has received training, the employer must issue a certificate. An individual who works for more than one employer at a time will receive more than one certificate.

What is required on a TDG shipping document?

Alberta Transportation is responsible for administering the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) legislation for dangerous goods transport by road in Alberta. A shipping document is similar to a standard bill of lading but it has specific dangerous goods description requirements.

What happens to your TDG certificate?

The short answer is 3 years because a TDG training certificate is valid for only 36 months, or 3 years. This means that if a trainee changes employers, they will need to be re-certified by the new employer and possess a training certificate with the new employer’s name, address etc.

How many Schedules are there in the TDG Regulations?

3 Schedules
The TDG Regulations are comprised of 16 Parts and 3 Schedules: Part 1: Coming into Force, Repeal, Interpretation, General Provisions and Special Cases.

How do I fill out a TDG shipping document?

As a minimum, the shipping document must contain:

  1. Consignor’s name and address in Canada;
  2. Date of shipment;
  3. Description of the dangerous goods in the following order:
  4. The quantity in metric measurement (e.g., kg or L) for transport originating in Canada;

Who is responsible for keeping a copy of a valid certificate on hand your employer you Transport Canada?

6.8 Showing Proof of Training: Trained Person’s Responsibility. A person who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods, or who directly supervises another person engaged in these activities, must give his or her training certificate, or a copy of it, to an inspector immediately on request.

What information must be on shipping papers?

Information on the shipping papers must include: The identification number, identified in the Hazardous Materials Table. The proper shipping name, identified in the Hazardous Materials Table. The hazard class.

What happens to your TDG certification if you change jobs?

According to the TDG Regulations, a TDG certificate is not transferable between employers. This means that if a trainee changes employers, they will need to be re-certified by the new employer and possess a training certificate with the new employer’s name, address etc.

Who is responsible for keeping a copy of a valid certificate on hand your employer you transport Canada?

Do You need A TDG certificate to transport dangerous goods?

The TDG Regulations require the employer to issue a training certificate to any person who handles, offers for transport, or transports dangerous goods.

What do you need to know about TDG training?

These aspects are set out in Section 6.2 of the TDG Regulations. For example, a highway tank driver who transports nothing but Class 3 products may only need specific training on the transport of Class 3 dangerous goods. Training on the transport of other classes of dangerous goods is an added value for the driver but not essential.

Can you get a TDG certificate offline?

Whether you’re taking our Online TDG Training, or learning offline with TDG Self Teach®, you’ll receive a valid certificate once you complete your training and pass the final exam. Online learners can download and print their certificate right away.

Which is not addressed in the TDG regulations?

The type of employee training is not addressed in the TDG Regulations but may involve a combination of classroom instruction, job training, and work experience. For a list of organizations that offer TDG training, please visit: http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/3/train-form/search-eng.aspx.