Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Introduction
Shipping or receiving of dangerous goods as defined in the Hazardous Products Act requires that all individuals involved in the process are trained and competent to do so.

This program provides the information necessary for organizations to certify the employee (a legal requirement).

Training Objectives
Employees will be provided with the theoretical knowledge necessary to acquire a Record of Training (legal requirement) for handling, receiving or shipping Dangerous Goods. Specific learning objectives include:

  • Learning the specific regulatory references and requirements for the development and communication of TDG Act vs. the TDG Regulations
  • Application of the legislation to your workplace
  • Definitions
  • Classifications
  • Safety Marks
  • Exemptions
  • Packaging
  • Responsibilities
  • Documentation and reporting requirements

Target Audience
Expected participants would include:

  • All employees who may be required to ship or receive dangerous goods and their supervisors.
  • Joint Health & Safety Committee Members

Facilitator
Michael Fish, is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) with over 26 years experience in both a hands-on and management role in matters concerning Safety, Health and the Environment. He served for 10 years as Manager, Safety & Environment at Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, where he was responsible for providing the leadership necessary to maintain a safe environment for 5000 employees and 3 million park guests annually. He is affiliated with the Association of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (Toronto Chapter).

Date
A 4-hour training session – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Location
LTDC Training Facilities at Ramada Inn, Belleville
Room # 4

Your Investment
$249 per person + GST

Contact
Chuck O’Malley
Loyalist Training & Development Centre
613-966-8121
1-877-887-8223
ccomalley@loyalistc.on.ca

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