Course Contents
Module 1: Introduction to Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Key Topics
- Background and purpose of the regulations
- Training and certification
- Enforcement
- Definition of terms
- Responsibilities of shipper, carriers, and receivers
- History and Purpose of the Regulations
- Training and Certification Requirements
- Responsibilities while having charge, care, and control of a dangerous goods shipment
Module 2: Classification
Key Topics
- 9 classes of dangerous goods
- Class Divisions
- Primary and Subsidiary Classification
- Packing Groups
- Special Divisions
- Divisions, packing groups, subsidiary classification, special provisions
- Shipping names, UN numbers
- Use of the TDG Schedules
Module 3: Documentation
Key Topics
- Information required on all shipping documents
- Location and distribution of documents
- Requirements for Shipping Documentation Information
- Empty or Residue Containing/Packaging Requirements
- Overview of Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Retention of documents
- Waste manifests/movement document
Safety Marking
- Labels, markings, and placards
- Container/Packaging Labels and Marks
- Placarding Requirements
- Location, Replacement, and Removal of Safety Marks
- UN packaging and “safe” packaging
- Closure instructions
- TP14850 packaging
- CGSB, CSA, and UN Regulations or Guidelines

