TDG Exam Questions &
Answers
when was the TDG act enacted? - ANSWERS1985
when were the TDG regulations enacted? - ANSWERS1986
when was the clear language edition TDGR enacted? - ANSWERSAugust 2002
what do penalties for contraventions range up to? - ANSWERS2 years in prison and/or $100 000
what must be carried at all times while handling dangerous goods? - ANSWERSa valid training
certificate
who has the responsibility to ensure the TDGR are being followed? - ANSWERSThe person who
has care and control of the TDG
T/F it may be necessary to correct someone elses mistakes - ANSWERStrue
how must a shipment be classified before being shipped? - ANSWERSclass, shipping name,
product identification number
who's responsibility is it to attach placards to the shipment? - ANSWERSthe shipper or driver
who's responsibility is it to ensure that the shipment is properly loaded and secured? -
ANSWERSthe driver
, who is allowed to handle dangerous goods? - ANSWERSsomeone who is trained or under the
direct supervision of a trained person
what is direct supervision? - ANSWERSthe trained person is in close physical proximity and is
visually observing the untrained worker at all times
who issues a TDG certificate? - ANSWERSthe employer or yourself if self employed
how long is a TDG certificate in effect? - ANSWERS3 years
are TDG certificates transferable from one employer to another if the employee changes their
place of work? - ANSWERSno, a new TDG certificate must be issued with each new employer
who are TDG inspectors? - ANSWERSgovernment trained police officers
who may be charged relating to dangerous goods? - ANSWERSeveryone involved with the
dangerous goods
what classifies something as a dangerous good? - ANSWERSany product, substance, or organism
included in any of the classes listed in schedule two of the TDGR
how many classes of dangerous goods? - ANSWERS9
what are the 3 main types of shipping documents? - ANSWERS-standard shipping documents
-multiple collection shipping documents
-waste manifests
Answers
when was the TDG act enacted? - ANSWERS1985
when were the TDG regulations enacted? - ANSWERS1986
when was the clear language edition TDGR enacted? - ANSWERSAugust 2002
what do penalties for contraventions range up to? - ANSWERS2 years in prison and/or $100 000
what must be carried at all times while handling dangerous goods? - ANSWERSa valid training
certificate
who has the responsibility to ensure the TDGR are being followed? - ANSWERSThe person who
has care and control of the TDG
T/F it may be necessary to correct someone elses mistakes - ANSWERStrue
how must a shipment be classified before being shipped? - ANSWERSclass, shipping name,
product identification number
who's responsibility is it to attach placards to the shipment? - ANSWERSthe shipper or driver
who's responsibility is it to ensure that the shipment is properly loaded and secured? -
ANSWERSthe driver
, who is allowed to handle dangerous goods? - ANSWERSsomeone who is trained or under the
direct supervision of a trained person
what is direct supervision? - ANSWERSthe trained person is in close physical proximity and is
visually observing the untrained worker at all times
who issues a TDG certificate? - ANSWERSthe employer or yourself if self employed
how long is a TDG certificate in effect? - ANSWERS3 years
are TDG certificates transferable from one employer to another if the employee changes their
place of work? - ANSWERSno, a new TDG certificate must be issued with each new employer
who are TDG inspectors? - ANSWERSgovernment trained police officers
who may be charged relating to dangerous goods? - ANSWERSeveryone involved with the
dangerous goods
what classifies something as a dangerous good? - ANSWERSany product, substance, or organism
included in any of the classes listed in schedule two of the TDGR
how many classes of dangerous goods? - ANSWERS9
what are the 3 main types of shipping documents? - ANSWERS-standard shipping documents
-multiple collection shipping documents
-waste manifests
