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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Exam Study Guide.
TDG purpose - Answers✔to promote public safety when dangerous goods are transported by
road, rail, air, water and to establish safety requirements
TDG enforcement - Answers✔enforced by transport canada, rcmp, police, weigh stations
TDG training - Answers✔training is provided by institution, 2 year certificate is issued,
employer holds training record
Factors affecting package selection - Answers✔TDG class and packing group, size, transport
mode, destination
Packing Requirements - Answers✔leak-proof primary container, leak-proof secondary container,
absorbent material, outer package
Label Requirements - Answers✔labels are on top/side of box, labels do not touch or cover each
other
Label Info - Answers✔to/from, biohazard sticker, category, UN no., Canutec no., responsible
contact person (A)