The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations were enacted to establish a uniform system to reduce the risks of transporting dangerous goods, and, in cases of transportation accidents, to provide adequate information to enable appropriate responses from both emergency personnel and others at the accident scene.

About the Course

The purpose of this program is to present a clear overview of the subject and address the following key points:

• The Classes of Dangerous Goods
• Identifying the Dangerous Goods Safety Marks
• How to read the schedules
• Means of Containment
• The labelling of small containers and the placarding of large containers, and
• The Documentation requirements

The transportation of dangerous goods is a serious business. Following the regulations will reduce risks and make it both safer and easier to handle transport accidents that involve dangerous goods.