TDG Overview Introduction Roles and Responsibilities Documentation and

TDG

Overview Introduction Roles and Responsibilities Documentation and Inspection Classification of Dangerous Goods Exemptions Containers Safety Marks Emergency Actions

What is TDG • TDG or the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, prohibits anyone from transporting dangerous goods unless it is within the requirements of the Act and the TDG Regulations. • It was implemented to promote public safety during handling and transport. • It is different from WHMIS which focuses on employee health and safety.

TDG Training Objectives • TDG or the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, is required training prior to transporting dangerous goods • Training encourages education and practices that meet the requirements of the Act and the TDG Regulations. • This training objective intends to promote public safety during handling and transport. • Completing the test at the end of this power point presentation will adequately evaluate your comprehension of the material and ability to safely transport dangerous goods.

Shipper’s Responsibility Classification: Look up the classification of the product. Container: Select correct container for the product. Documents: Complete required shipping documentation Labels and Markings: Ensure that containers have appropriate label and markings Placards: Correct placards are posted on the transportation vehicle The consignor is responsible for classification of dangerous goods before the carrier takes possession and providing shipping documentation.

Driver’s Responsibility Shipping Documents: Are properly completed and available Labels and Markings: Check that the labels and marking match shipping sheets. Containers: Properly labelled, marked prior to transporting. Product secured within container and container secured so no potential leak/spill or accidental release Placards: Are correct and posted on truck Securing Loads: Loads are properly secured

Shipping Documents Any document that accompanies dangerous goods being handled, offered for transported describes or contains information relating to the goods. Includes a bill of lading, cargo manifest, shipping order, way-bill, and/or switching order. Location of Documents: When in cab must be within arms reach. When outside of cab must be on seat, driver’s door or in pocket of driver.

When being Inspected Training certificate is available Documents for product are correct and available Labels and markings are on product and corrected Containers are appropriate for product Placards are correct and posted Loads are safely secured

Classification Overview Classification Packing Groups Shipping Name UN Number

Determining Classification Look up the list of dangerous goods Check previous shipping documents Check Safety Data Sheet Contact manufacturer

Classes There are nine classes Each of the nine classes represent a different type of hazard There are some classes that are separated into division to more clearly Indentify hazards. Eg. Class 5 has two divisions - 5. 1 Oxidizers - 5. 2 Organic Peroxide

Primary and Subsidiary Classes If the product has more then one type hazard the primary class in shown first, with the subsidiary class in brackets

Packing Groups In some classes, the degree of the hazard is indicated by packing groups, always shown in Roman numerals Eg: I Great Danger II Moderate Danger III Minor Danger

Shipping Name To reduce confusion, the dangerous good regulations include a list of shipping names The shipper must choose the correct name from the list Some shipping names are very precise such as, Propane or Acetone Other shipping names are more general

UN Number UN numbers or UN IDs are four-digit numbers that identify dangerous goods, hazardous substances and articles (such as explosives, flammable liquids, toxic substances, etc. ) in the framework of international transport The same UN number is used around the world to identify dangerous goods, even though the shipping name may be different.

Dangerous Goods Classes Nine Classes Based on Hazard Type: Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Class 4: Class 5: Class 6: Class 7: Class 8: Class 9: Explosives Gases Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids Oxidizers Poisons Radioactive Materials Corrosives Miscellaneous

Class 1 Explosives All Class 1 explosives are in packing group 2 1. 1 Mass explosion hazard 1. 2 Projection Hazard 1. 3 Fire Hazard 1. 4 Minor Hazard 1. 5 Very Insensitive 1. 6 Extremely Insensitive

Class 2 Gases are normally transported under pressure and may have several hazards. Eg. Might erupt violently Vapors and spreads rapidly 2. 1 Flammable 2. 2 Non Flammable, Non Toxic 2. 3 Toxic

Class 3 Flammable Liquids Materials in Class 3 are dangerous because their vapors can ignite and cause explosions and intense fires with a flash point < 61 deg C Flammable liquids are separated into packing groups

Class 4 Flammable Substances Class 4 products ignite easily and have fire hazards that are difficult to control Separated into divisions depending on the type of danger. Also separated into packing groups. 4. 1 Flammable Solids 4. 2 Spontaneously Combustible 4. 3 Dangerous when Wet

Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides Class 5 materials can provide oxygen to increase the intensity of fire. 5. 1 Oxidizer • Substances that contain large amounts of readily available oxygen that will feed a fire • Separated into packing groups 5. 2 Organic Peroxides • Are unstable and reactive, when they are combined with other materials they can burst into flames, create heat and provide more oxygen.

Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances Class 6 products or substances harm people by poisoning them or infecting them. 6. 1 Toxic • Toxic substance may cause injury or death if you are exposed to them. They can be swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. • Separated into packing groups depending on how dangerous they are.

Class 7 Radioactive Materials give off a form of energy that can breakdown atoms and molecules. Radioactive are separated into hazard categories according to level of radioactivity • Category III high risk, requires special handling • Category II medium risk, requires little special handling • Category I low risk, requires no special handling

Class 8 Corrosives can damage skin, metal and other materials. They are separated into packing groups according to their danger

Class 9 Misc. These are dangerous goods that are not covered by the other eight classes, but are still dangerous if they spill or leak while being transported Class 9 included products and substances that are: • Dangerous to human health but are not poisonous • Genetically modified micro-organisms • Transported at high temperatures

Exemptions Gasoline & Diesel Fuel • TDGR Section 2. 31 makes partial exemptions for transportation by road if: • Containers are transported in open vehicle so label or placard is visible from outside the vehicle; • Each container is secured to the vehicle during transport; and • Total capacity of containers in/on vehicle is not more than 2, 000 liters. • Exempt from: • Using TDG shipping document • Using placards on vehicles (except herbicides/pesticides) • Training, registration, reporting • Not exempt from: • Immediately notifying authorities if dangerous goods are lost or released. • Filing written report for spills/releases. • Labeling containers.

Exemptions Cont. Herbicides & Pesticides • TDGR Section 2. 31 makes partial exemptions for transportation by road if: • The product or solution is transported in a tank having a volume of 5000 L or less. ; • Tank is being used for mixing or holding of product prior to or during application procedures; Tank is properly placarded Exempt from: • Using TDG shipping document • Training, registration, reporting Not exempt from: • Immediately notifying authorities if dangerous goods are lost or released. • Filing written report for spills/releases. • Labeling containers.

Exemptions Cont. Propane • TDGR Section 2. 31 makes partial exemptions for transportation by road if: • Containers are transported in open vehicle so label or placard is visible from outside the vehicle; • Each cylinder is secured to the vehicle during transport; and • Total quantity being transported is not greater than 500 kg.

Safety Marks Types • Labels: used for packages, cylinders, small containers • Placards: used for large containers, trucks, other transport units • Signs: special placards such as “Danger” • Other Marks: additional information (e. g. , shipping name, PIN, container orientation, etc. on smaller containers).

Safety Marks Mandatory Use • Safety marks used to indicate: • Presence of dangerous goods • Type and degree of associated risk • Safety marks must be used on all containers, packages, tanks, cylinders and transport units used for transporting dangerous goods. Special Placards • If the quantities of individual classes do not exceed the small quantity limit, but the total quantity of dangerous goods exceeds 454 kg, the a “danger” placard must be displayed on the vehicle.

Example of Safety Mark

Emergency Reporting A discharge, emission or escape from any container must be reported if: • Greater than “quantity for immediate reporting” • Class 2. 1 (Propane): 100 L • Class 3 (Gasoline, Diesel): 200 L • Class 6: (Herbicide, Pesticides): 5 kg / 5 L All fires and explosions involving dangerous goods must be reported. Immediate Notification: • A person who has charge of dangerous goods and discovers or is advised of a spill, release or fire shall immediately notify: • Local police • His/her employer • Owner, lessee of vehicle • Owner or consignor or shipment Written Report: • Employer must complete Form 2 within 30 days and forward it to Transport Canada.