Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Provides an introduction and overview of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations. Includes information on training, classification, documentation, safety marks, means of containment, and emergencies.

The training cover the required content listed in paragraphs (a) to (k) of Section 6.2 of the TDG Act and Regulations. This course includes the SOR/2017-253 TDG regulatory amendment.

Program Content:

• Training, Inspection and Compliance
• Classification of Dangerous Goods
• Documentation of Dangerous Goods
• Safety Marks
• Means of Containment
• Emergency Response
• Special Cases for Road Transport

Upon completion, you will be able to:

• TDG training prevents costly workplace incidents, injuries and illnesses but also environmental damage. This course helps employers to:  
• 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
• Understand Transport Canada's inspector role and what your rights are
• Establish effective procedures for the classification and documentation of dangerous goods
• Know when shipments are either exempt or partially exempt from the TDG system
• Select the appropriate means of containment
• Ensure that the correct safety marks are applied on the means of containment
• Develop systems for appropriate emergency planning and response.

TDG is recommended for employers, owners, managers, supervisors, TDG coordinators, and those who have responsibilities for determining the training requirements for employees who will be handling dangerous goods.

CCOHS offers a Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): An Overview course for managers, employees, and others who need to know about TDG, but are not responsible for TDG activities.

CCOHS also offers a TDG e-learning equivalent: Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) (10.5 hours).

WSPS online instructor-led courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings.  

Private delivery is also available for employees in your workplace, either in-person or virtually. Please contact Customer Care at 905-614-1400 or 1-877-494-WSPS (9777) for more information about private training options.

• Participant requirements include a webcam, capable hardware, software & internet.
• Our live online instructor-led training courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings.
• Specific platform details for this course will be shared upon registration.
• Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on Microsoft Teams Meetings delivery

To ensure an optimal training experience, we strongly recommend participants to use laptops or desktop computers and avoid using mobile phones or tablets. 

Volume discounts for selected training, which have been marked throughout the catalogue, are shown below.

1. Participants must be from the same organization
2. Participants must register for the same course. However, course dates and locations can vary; CSA/WSPS courses excluded
3. Registrations must be received by WSPS at the same time