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Learn about the safe transport of dangerous goods in Canada by air, rail, road and water. Most requested Application for an Equivalency or Temporary Certificate
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In the event of an emergency involving dangerous goods, call...
- Transporting Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries are dangerous goods, much like gasoline,...
- Safety Awareness Materials
The dangerous goods in the inner means of containment (e.g.,...
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. This version...
- Shipping Documents
This bulletin explains shipping document requirements....
- TDG Regulations
Archived. This page has been archived on the Web. TDG...
- Training
Reference Material / Regulatory Texts. The TDG Act and...
- Reporting Requirements
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act)...
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Learn about the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual, the global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air. Find out how to join the DG Community, access training, documentation, and resources, and contact the Dangerous Goods Board.
There are more than 3,600 dangerous goods listed in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. Some dangerous goods items are permitted without documentation in limited quantities. View the list of common dangerous goods and the quantities allowed on board BC Ferries.
- What Are Dangerous Goods
- Why Dangerous Goods Training Is Necessary
- What Are IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- What Are The Dangerous Goods Classes
- Infectious Substances
- Lithium Batteries
- Shipping & Handling
- Who Is Responsible For The Dangerous Goods Documentation
It’s important to know what a dangerous good is before you ship. According to IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)Manual, “Dangerous goods (also known as hazardous materials or hazmat) are articles or substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety, property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods...
Because safety is IATA’s number one concern, dangerous goods training is required for all persons across the entire supply chain who prepare, offer, accept and handle dangerous goods. This dangerous goods training must be renewed every two years. IATA makes obtaining this training easy and accessible to everyone who needs it by offering courses and...
IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations are rules outlined in an easy-to-read manual that is based on the International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO)’s instructions for the safe transport for dangerous goods. IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations also include the United Nations classification of each article or substance and their acceptability and c...
The United Nations assigns dangerous goods to one of nine classes, and every dangerous goods will fall into at least one of the classes. It is essential to classify dangerous goods correctly so that the hazard(s) posed are communicated through the transport chain. The dangerous goods classes are as follows: 1. Class 1—Explosives 2. Class 2—Gases 3....
As the shipping of infectious substances, including specimens being shipped for diagnostics purposes is typically limited to people involved in the healthcare industry, including the veterinary sector, IATA has created the Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines (ISSG). It is a comprehensive shipper focused guide that helps shippers, safely meet ...
Lithium batteries are one of the most commonly transported dangerous goods. The rules and regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries need to be addressed specifically, so IATA created a unique manual geared specifically to shippers of lithium batteries. The manual further breaks down how to safely transport lithium batteries for compa...
Safely transporting hazardous material by air begins with proper shipping and handling. Shippers must follow the dangerous goods regulations strictly as this starts the safety protocol for the transport of dangerous goods by air. Shippers And Operators Responsibilities Proper safety for the transport of hazardous material begins with shippers and e...
The shipper is responsible for completion of the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods that describes the dangerous goods being offered for air transport. Great care should be taken as the dangerous goods documentation must be filled out precisely. If the documents are not filled out correctly, the goods cannot be accepted for shipment by air. ...
The IMDG Code was developed as an international code for the maritime transport of dangerous goods in packaged form, in order to enhance and harmonize the safe carriage of dangerous goods and to prevent pollution to the environment.
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Program develops safety standards and regulations, provides risk-based oversight and gives expert advice on dangerous goods to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes of transport regulated by Transport Canada.
Dangerous goods are items specifically regulated for transportation and classified according to their hazard level. They cause an immediate impact. On the other hand, hazardous materials refer to any substance or material that may cause harm to people, property, or the environment.
