TDG Shipper Course

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods A Program in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations for Carriers and Handlers

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Objectives Become familiar with

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations Know your responsibilities under Transportation of Dangerous Goods Be able to handle and transport dangerous goods

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Agenda Introduction to TDG

Placarding

Classification

Loading and handling

Packaging

Reporting accidental

Marking and labelling

releases Special cases Quiz

small means of containment Shipping documents

Application Handling, offering for transport, transporting and

importing of dangerous goods Applies to all modes of transport At all times (some exceptions exist)

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Enforcement Enforced by inspectors, including police May lead to: • Fines and prison term • Demerit points on driver's licence

Training Shippers, handlers and

carriers of dangerous goods must be: – Trained – Certified by employer

Certificate is valid for

up to 3 years

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Driver’s Certificate Carriers must always keep a copy of the

certificate available during transport Inspectors may ask to verify training Self-employed drivers may sign their own certificate

Common Responsibilities Consignors, carriers and handlers must: – Ensure all aspects of the regulations are met – Prohibit handling of non-compliant goods – Ensure the proper display or removal of safety marks – Load and handle dangerous goods safely – Keep shipping documents for at least 2 years – Report accidental releases – Provide training and retraining every 3 years

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Specific Responsibilities – Handlers Handlers for transport must: – Make sure goods are classified correctly – Ensure goods are legally and safely packaged – Prepare a shipping document – Supply placards when necessary – Ensure goods loaded and stored safely

Specific Responsibilities – Carriers Carriers must: – Refuse non-compliant shipments – Obtain printed shipping document – Transfer copy of document to next carrier or receiver – Replace any damaged or missing safety marks – Ensure goods are loaded and secured safely

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Classification & Identification

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Shipping Description Dangerous goods require a complete

shipping description: – Shipping name – Hazard class – Identification number – Packing group

Parts of the Description Shipping name – assigned descriptive name (usually,

taken from UN Recommendations) Hazard class – identifies transportation hazards Identification number – 4-digit code representing the shipping name Packing group – degree of hazard within class – PG I – severe hazard – PG II – moderate hazard – PG III – minor hazard

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Class 1 Explosives – 1.1 Mass Explosion Hazard – 1.2 Projection Hazard – 1.3 Fire Hazard – 1.4 Insignificant Hazard – 1.5 Very Insensitive – 1.6 Extremely Insensitive

Segregation by compatibility groups – A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N, S

Class 2 2.1 Flammable Gases – e.g.: Acetylene, Propane

2.2 Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases – e.g.: Compressed air, Nitrogen

2.3 Toxic Gases – e.g.: Sulphur dioxide, Chlorine

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Class 3 Flammable liquids: – Solvents (acetone, isopropanol) – Petroleum products (gasoline

petroleum distillates) – Preparations containing flammable liquids (certain paints, adhesives, medicines, etc.)

Class 4 4.1 - Flammable Solids – e.g.: Matches, Magnesium

4.2 - Spontaneously Combustible

Materials – e.g.: Oily rags, Phosphorus

4.3 - Dangerous When Wet – e.g.: Sodium, Lithium

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Class 5 5.1 - Oxidizing Substances – e.g.: Oxygen, Hydrogen peroxide

Ammonium nitrate

5.2 - Organic Peroxides – e.g.: Organic peroxide, liquid,

Type D

Class 6 6.1 Toxic Materials – e.g.: sodium cyanide,

trichloroethylene

6.2 Infectious Substances – e.g.: Ebola virus, Influenza

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Class 7 Materials that emit hazardous radiation – e.g.: Uranium hexafluoride, Polonium • “Excepted quantities” may be used for small amounts

RADIOACTIVE

Class 8 Materials that corrode metal or destroy human

skin: – e.g: Hydrochloric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Mercury

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Class 9 Substances that are: – Listed as class 9 – Marine pollutants (exemption for

road/rail shipment) – Elevated temperature materials

Shipping Description Recap In order to transport a substance, or handle it

safely, you must know: – Shipping name – Hazard class – Identification number – Packing group

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Schedule 3 Col. 1 Description

Col. 2 Primary Class

Col. 3 UN Number

Col. 4 ERG No.

2.1

UN1001

116

3 (6.1)

UN1992

131

1.1G

UN0418

112

3

UN1263

ACETYLENE DISSOLVED CLOROPRENE, UNINHIBITED

Forbidden

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. FLARES, SURFACE PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, shellac, varnish, polish, liquid filler, and liquid lacquer base) with not more than 20 per cent nitrocellulose by mass if the nitrogen content of the nitrocellulose is not more than 12.6 per cent by mass

128

SULPHURIC ACID with more than 51% acid

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UN1830

137

SULPHURIC ACID with not more than 51 per cent acid

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UN2796

157

Schedule 1 Col. 1 UN Number

Col. 2 Shipping Name and Description

Col 3 Class

Col. 4 Packing Group/ Category

UN0418

FLARES, SURFACE

1.1G

II

UN1001

ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED

2.1

UN1263

PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel, …, with no more than 20 per cent nitrocellulose by mass, … or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (including paint thinning or reducing compound)…

3

I II III

UN1830

SULFURIC ACID with more than 51 per cent … or SULPHURIC ACID

8

II

UN1831

SULFURIC ACID, FUMING or SULPHURIC ACID, FUMING

8 (6.1)

I

UN1992

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.

3 (6.1)

UN2023

EPICHLOROHYDRIN

6.1 (3)

Col. 5 Special Provisions

Col. 6a) Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index

Col. 6b) Excepted quantities

Col. 7 ERAP Index

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Col. 8 Passenger Carrying Ship Index

Col. 9 Passenge r Carryin Road/Rail Vehicle Index

Col 10 ERG

0

E0

10

Forbidden

112

38

0

E0

75

Forbidden

116

59,142 59, 142 59, 142

0.5 L 5L 5L

E3 E2 E1

Forbidden

1L 5L 60 L

127

1L

E2

3 000

1L

137

23

0

E0

1 000

Forbidden

137

I II III

16 16 16

0 1L 5L

E0 E1 E2

1 000

Forbidden 1L 60 L

131

II

43

0.1 L

E4

1 000

5L

131P

Forbidden

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Emergency Response Assistance Plans Must be available when the shipment exceeds

the quantity in Column 7 Must be supplied by the consignor, if applicable Shipping paper will state, if an ERAP is required: – Transport Canada approval number – Telephone number for emergency team

Classification Summary Handler’s responsibilities are: – Ensure that the proper shipping description is used in

hazard classification Carrier’s responsibilities are: – Make sure that hazard communication is consistent

regarding classification

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Packaging for Dangerous Goods

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Packaging of Dangerous Goods Packages must be UN-Specification in most

cases – Not for limited quantities – Certain classes use different system

Packages may not be shipped if not appropriate

to normal conditions of transport Damaged packages must not be carried or offered for transport

Types of Packaging Large means of containment – Capacity exceeding 450 Liters – Includes “bulk” packagings

Small means of containment – Non-bulk packaging

Combination packaging

Single packaging

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UN Packaging Codes Single packaging for solids or Combination packaging Performance level X= PG I, II or III Y= PG II or III Z= PG III only

Maximum Gross Weight Single Packaging for Solids OR Combination Packaging

Packaging Type

u n

4G/Y19.2/S/15 CAN/ACME 2-22

UN Packaging Codes Single packaging for liquids Maximum specific gravity Leakproof test, in kPa

u n

1A2/Z1.8/100/15 CAN/ICC2-193

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Packaging Summary Handler’s responsibilities are: – Inspect packages before transport – Remove unsafe or non-compliant packages from

shipment Carrier’s responsibilities are: – Inspect the packaging for: • Certification code • General safety

– Refuse packages if unsafe or not compliant

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Marking and Labelling

Safety Marks Requirements for marks and labels: – Appropriate design and colour – Durable and weather resistant material – Against a contrasting background – Labels must be square on point – At least one set visible per package – On at least one side of the package

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Basic Package Marking and Labelling Small means of containment must display: – Shipping name (plus technical name if Special Provision

16 applies) – Hazard class labels – Identification number – PLUS • Package certification code • Flash point for Class 3 and Marine Pollutant mark may be

required for shipment by vessel

Marks and Labels

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Isopropanol)

UN1992

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Overpacks Overpacks enclose

packages for convenience Must be marked with “OVERPACK” Shipping name/labels if not visible through overpack Two opposite sides if overpack exceeds 1.8 cu. m.

Marks/Labels Summary Handler’s responsibilities are to: – Ensure packages are marked and labelled appropriately

before transport – Mark and label overpacks as required Carrier’s responsibilities are to: – Inspect shipment during acceptance – Refuse incorrectly marked or labelled packages – Replace any marks or labels that are lost or become

illegible during transport

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Marking and Labelling

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Safety Marks Requirements for marks and labels: – Appropriate design and colour – Durable and weather resistant material – Against a contrasting background – Labels must be square on point – At least one set visible per package – On at least one side of the package

Basic Package Marking and Labelling Small means of containment must display: – Shipping name (plus technical name if Special Provision

16 applies) – Hazard class labels – Identification number – PLUS • Package certification code • Flash point for Class 3 and Marine Pollutant mark may be

required for shipment by vessel

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Marks and Labels

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Isopropanol)

UN1992

Overpacks Overpacks enclose

packages for convenience Must be marked with “OVERPACK” Shipping name/labels if not visible through overpack Two opposite sides if overpack exceeds 1.8 cu. m.

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Marks/Labels Summary Handler’s responsibilities are to: – Ensure packages are marked and labelled appropriately

before transport – Mark and label overpacks as required Carrier’s responsibilities are to: – Inspect shipment during acceptance – Refuse incorrectly marked or labelled packages – Replace any marks or labels that are lost or become

illegible during transport

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Step 4 Documentation Documentation

Requirements The shipper must prepare a document: – No specific format required – Legible and indelible – In English or in French – Available in printed format during transport

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Mixed Shipments Shipping papers for mixed shipments must

indicate which goods are dangerous This can be done in any of the following ways – Use heading “Dangerous Goods” – Colour highlight the dangerous goods – Identify the dangerous goods with “X” in “DG/MD”

column

Information Document must contain when, where, who,

what and how much: – When: date shipment is prepared – Where: the consignor’s name and address in Canada – Who to call for emergency information: • Emergency telephone number identified with words

“24-Hour Number”, • May be company number, or agency such as CANUTEC

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Information For each type of dangerous goods – What (in the following order):

• Identification number (with UN prefix) • Shipping name (technical name) • Hazard class, primary and subsidiary, in parentheses • Packing group, in Roman numerals

Information For each shipping description – How much: • Number of packages • Quantity in: • Net weight, gross weight or volume • Metric units

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Certification As of July 15, 2015, the dangerous goods

shipping paper must include a certification statement, and the name of the person making the declaration I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name, are properly classified and packaged, have dangerous goods safety marks properly affixed or displayed on them, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Additional Information For Class 1, Explosives, include either: – The net explosives quantity, by mass, or – The number of articles (if the articles are subject to

Special Provision 85 or 86)

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Additional Information For residues: – May add “Residue last contained” if package contains

less than 10% – No quantity required – Cannot be used for Class 2 and Class 7

Additional Information ERAP information, if

shipment includes goods that exceed ERAP limit: – Transport Canada plan

approval number – Activation phone number for responders under plan

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22-Jan-15 Breckham Chemicals Inc. 987 West Street Vancouver, BC V5X 4R8

20 1

X X

1 5

X

PAINT, Class 3, Class UN1263, PGIIII UN1263, PAINT, 3, PG

400 kg

UN2929, Toxic liquid, flammable, organic, n.o.s. (Acetaldehyde), 6.1(3), I Cleaning supplies

15 kg

UN1978, Propane, Class 2.1

100 L

TC-40192

Optional

2,000 L

Call 1-888-555-4029

1-613-996-6666

Availability of Document Documents must be: – Within reach of driver • E.g. seat beside driver or pocket on

driver’s door

– When driver is not present, in a

location visible from driver’s door

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Availability of Document On delivery: – Handed to receiver, or – Attached to the

outside of the means of containment – Receiver may use document in case of accidents

Availability of Document Documents must be

retained by shipper and carrier for 2 year Starting December 1, 2014, proof of classification must be kept on file

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Documentation Summary Handler’s responsibilities – Provide shipping document to carrier for goods being

shipped out – Review shipping document when goods arrive Carrier’s responsibilities are to: – Obtain copies of shipping document – Refuse incorrectly described goods – Keep documents in the proper location – Leave a copy with the receiver or new carrier

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Placarding Dangerous Goods

Safety Marks – Large Means of Containment Placards are used for large means of

containment – Shipper must provide placards as necessary – You may placard for any class on board the vehicle,

even if it is under the placarding limit, if all other requirements are met

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Safety Marks – Large Means of Containment Placards must: – Meet the size, design and colour specifications of TDG: • Size of placards may be

reduced if insufficient display space • Must be durable and weather resistant

Safety Marks – Large Means of Containment Placards must: – Be affixed: • On both sides and ends, as a

square on a point • Before loading begins

– Removed when the

conditions are no longer being met

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Subsidiary Placards Subsidiary placards are not required, except for: • Class 1, Explosives, • Class 4.3, Water-Reactive Substances, • Class 6.1, Toxic Substances, only if placed in Packing

Group I due to inhalation toxicity, and • UN2977 and UN2978

Placard – Any Amount You must placard for any amount of the following: – Goods subject to an ERAP – Class 2.1 if intended to be transported by ship – Class 2.3, Toxic Gases – Class 4.3, Water reactive substances – Class 5.2, Organic Peroxides, Type B if subject to

control or emergency temperatures – Class 6.1, if subject to Special Provision 23 – Class 7, if subject to Category III-Yellow label – Liquids or gases in bulk containers

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Explosives Explosives in Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.5 must be

placarded if: – Net explosives quantity exceeds 10 kg, and not subject to Special

Provision 85 or 86 – Number of articles exceeds 1,000 if subject to Special Provision 85

or 86

For Division 1.4 – Placards required if net explosives quantity exceeds 1,000 kg – Placards not required for Division 1.4, Compatibility Group S

Placarding Exemption for 500 kg or Less For other classes,

placards are not required if the gross mass of dangerous goods does not exceed 500 kg Do not count goods in “placard any quantity” when calculating the 500 kg exemption

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Example – 500 Kilogram Exemption

Placard any quantity

Placard if over 500 kg

Identification Number Mark The identification number must

be displayed on or beside placard for: – Goods requiring an ERAP – Liquids or gases in bulk containers – For IBC’s 450L – 3000L • may placard two opposite sides with UN numbers • may display primary, subsidiary labels, UN number and shipping name on two opposite sides

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“DANGER” Placards DANGER placards

may be used for mixed loads May not be used for: – Loads of one class only – Any class that is offered

in amounts exceeding 1,000 kg gross mass

“DANGER” Placards DANGER Placards may not be

used for any of the following: – Goods that require an ERAP – Class 1 – Class 2.3 – Class 4.3 – Class 5.2, Type B, with control or

emergency temperature – Class 6.1, subject to SP 23 – Class 7, III-Yellow label – Bulk containers inside a larger means of containment

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OXIDIZING GAS Placard Oxidizing gas placard must

be displayed for: – UN1072 – UN1073 – UN3156 – UN3157

Mixed Loads of Gases If a load contains only gases in different divisions,

and one of them is Division 2.3, the Division 2.3 placard only may be displayed

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Elevated Temperature Mark Must be shown beside placard on bulk containers

of elevated temperature materials

Marine Pollutant Marking Required for Marine Pollutants going by ship Exemption for 500 kg or less Display beside class placards

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Fumigation Sign Indicates fumigated container, and date fumigant

was added Refer to shipping paper for instructions

Placarding Summary Handlers’ responsibilities – Provide and display placards where necessary – Remove placards after offloading

Carrier’s responsibilities – Display placards during trip – Replace placards if required – Remove placards when goods no longer present

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Loading and Handling

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Loading and Handling “ A person must load and secure dangerous

goods in a means of containment and load and secure a means of containment on a means of transport in such a way to prevent, under normal conditions of transport, damage to the means of containment or the means of transport that could lead to an accidental release of the dangerous goods.�

Explosives Explosives must be

segregated according to the segregation table in section 5.7

Column 1

Column 2

A

A

B

B, S

C

C, D, E, N, S

D

C, D, E, N, S

E

C, D, E, N, S

F

F, S

G

G, S

H

H, S

J

J, S

K

K, S

L

L

N

C, D, E, N, S

S

B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, N

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Loading Summary Handlers and carriers must: – Load and secure goods safely – Segregate explosives – Follow employer’s rules and guidelines

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Reporting Accidental Releases

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Accidental Releases A person must make an

immediate report for any:

Class

Qty

1

50 kg *

2 3

10 min* 200 L

– Accidental release

4

25 kg

– Imminent accidental release

5.1

50 kg or L

5.2

1 kg or L

6.1

5 kg or L

6.2

*

7

*

8

5 kg or L

9

25 kg or L

* or any quantity that could pose danger to the public

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Accidental Releases Report spills of Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5, if: – Not SP85 or 86 then > 10 kg, or – SP85 or 86 with the number of articles > 1,000

Immediate Report If you are in charge of an accidental release: – Notify your employer – Notify provincial authority in TDG section 8.1 – Notify CANUTEC if a cylinder has exploded – Notify initial consignor – Notify owner or lease-holder of vehicle

If an immediate report is done, then a 30 day

follow-up report must be sent to Transport Canada

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Provincial Authorities Province

Authority

Alberta

the local police and the appropriate provincial authority at 1-800-272-9600

British Columbia

the local police and the Provincial Emergency Program at 1-800-663-3456

Manitoba

the Department of Conservation at (204) 945 4888and either the local police or the fire department

New Brunswick

the local police or 1-800-565-1633

Newfoundland

the local police and the Canadian Coast Guard at (709) 772-2083

Northwest Territories

the appropriate authorities at (867) 920-8130

Nova Scotia

the local police or 1-800-565-16331-800-565-1633 or (902) 426 6030

Nunavut Territory

the local police and the Nunavut Emergency Services at 1-800-693-1666

Ontario

the local police

Prince Edward Island

the local police or 1-800-565-1633

Quebec

the local police

Saskatchewan

the local police or 1-800-667-7525

Yukon Territory

the appropriate authorities at (867) 667-7244

Using the ERG The North American Emergency Response

Guidebook gives specific instructions for emergency response You can find the guides in ICC’s Shipper and Driver’s Guide

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Schedule 1 Col. 1 UN Number

Col. 2 Shipping Name and Description

Col 3 Class

Col. 4 Packing Group/ Category

Col. 5 Special Provisions

Col. 6 Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index

UN0418

FLARES, SURFACE

1.1G

II

UN1001

ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED

2.1

UN1263

PAINT (including paint, lacquer, enamel, …, with no more than 20 per cent nitrocellulose by mass, … or PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (including paint thinning or reducing compound)…

3

I II III

UN1830

SULFURIC ACID with more than 51 per cent … or SULPHURIC ACID

8

II

1

3 000

1

137

UN1831

SULFURIC ACID, FUMING or SULPHURIC ACID, FUMING

8 (6.1)

I

0

1 000

Forbidden

137

UN1992

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.

3 (6.1)

I II III

16 16 16

0 1 5

1 000

UN2023

EPICHLOROHYDRIN

3 (6.1)

II

43

0.1

1 000

0

Col. 7 ERAP Index

Col. 8 Passenger Carrying Ship Index

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Col. 9 Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index

Col. 10 Marine Pollutant

Col 11 ERG

10

Forbidden

112

38

0

75

Forbidden

116

59 59, 83 59, 83

0.5 5 5

Forbidden

1 5 60

Forbidden

• • •

127

Forbidden 1 60

• • •

131

5

P

131P

Reporting Summary Handlers and carriers in charge of an accidental

release must: – Call designated authorities and employer – Cooperate with emergency personnel

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Special Cases & Provincial Legislation

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TDG Special Cases Special cases used to eliminate some or all of

regulatory requirements Used for: – Small quantities, low risk situations – Situations where regulations would not be easy to apply

Full list of special cases found in TDG Part 1

500 Kilogram Exemption Exemption reduces certain requirements for

shipments of 500 kg or less – UN specification packaging is not required – TDG or other regulatory marking permitted – Shipping documentation requirements eliminated,

except for “Class ____, Means of containment ____” – Training still required – Does not apply to certain classes

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Limited Quantities Limited quantities – Details are given in TDG section 1.17

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Limited Quantity – Completing the Package Each means of containment must be – “Designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and

maintained so that under normal contains of transport, there will be no accidental release that could endanger public safety” – Each completed package cannot exceed 30 kg gross

(TDG 1.17)

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Limited Quantity Marking Package must be marked with at least one of the

following: – LIMITED QUANTITY – LTD. QTY. – CONSUMER COMMODITY – UN Number/diamond marking – International diamond marking

Limited Quantity UN1219 Ltd. Qty. Consumer Commodity

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Residue Drums You may transport residue drums if they are: – Less than 10% full – Destined for reconditioning or refilling

No marks or labels are required Shipping document requires only:

# Class ______ Residue drums or # Residue Drums – Contents Unknown Apply DANGER placard if more than 10 drums Certain restrictions apply

Exemptions – General Operation of a means of transport 150 kg Gross Mass Exemption Dry ice Category B infectious substances Samples

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Reciprocity Reciprocity exists between Canada (TDG) and

the United States (49 CFR) – Exceptions apply, such as inhalation hazards

Carriage Inside Quebec Most provinces follow

TDG closely Quebec also uses Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulations Truck drivers must follow both of these

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Quebec – Tunnels Quebec puts

restrictions on dangerous goods going through tunnels Placarded vehicles may not go through tunnels Further restrictions on flammable liquids and gases

Quebec – Crossings Trucks carrying dangerous goods in

quantities requiring placards must: – Stop at least 5 meters from crossings – Cross without changing gears

Above does not apply if “EXEMPT”

sign displayed instead Recommended to have sign re stopping at crossings

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Quebec – Route Restrictions Permitted transit routes

Forbidden routes

Quebec – Carrier Requirements Every carrier of dangerous goods must have: – Liability insurance – Emergency equipment

Penalties: – Fines up to $ 6,000, up to 9 demerit points – Transport safety record affected – Transport permit may be suspended

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Summary You now know: – The TDG Act and Regulations – Your responsibilities under TDG – How to transport and handle

dangerous goods

Thank you for attending this training seminar.

For your transportation packaging, marking and labeling needs, call ICC Compliance Center.

1-888-977-4834 Canada 1-888-442-9628 United States www.thecompliancecenter.com

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