TDG April 29 2024

[Audio] Youbleez Logging 2024 Transportation of Dangerous goods presentation.

[Audio] TDG Objectives To promote public safety during handling and transport Different from WHMIS which focuses on employee health & Safety Regulations are created and maintained through The government of Canada Provinces and Territories Municipalities Corporate Policies and Procedures. Who must comply with TDG? Anyone who handles (ships, transports, and receives) dangerous goods by road must comply with the TDG Regulations..

[Audio] Classification Usually completed by the manufacturer. Manufacturer is responsible for completing required lab tests to properly identify all hazards There are approximately 2400 groups of chemicals and substances that are known to pose a hazard during transport Hazard groups are sorted into one or more of the 9 classes based on the physical state and nature of the hazard. Some classes are also sorted by divisions There are 9 classes based on the hazard type Explosives Gases Flammable Liquids Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, and water-reactive substances. Oxidizing Substances, including Organic Peroxides Toxic and Infectious Substances COVID Radioactive Materials Corrosive Substances Miscellaneous Products, Substances or Organisms Most substances can have more than one class Substances can be assigned a primary and secondary classification.

[Audio] Who is responsible for classifying a dangerous good? Consignors - Anyone whose shipping name is on the shipping document or imports or has possession of the dangerous goods immediately before shipping dangerous goods, such as manufacturers, distributors, or members of the public. What information is needed for classification? Shipping name Hazard class (the primary class and possible subsidiary class/es) Identification number (the UN number) Packing group, compatibility group, or the infectious substance category for biohazardous substances and, if applicable, the compatibility group letter; the subsidiary class(es).

[Audio] Classification information includes: the shipping name, the primary class, the compatibility group, the subsidiary class, the UN number, the packing group, the infectious substance category..

[Audio] Class 1 Explosives Materials or objects with a mass explosion hazard such as TNT Ammonium Nitrate And Gunpowder We do not transport or handle explosives.

[Audio] Class 2 Gasses This includes: Flammable gasses, non-flammable gasses, and poisonous gasses Physical state: Gas under pressure Class 2 examples: Propane Chlorine Acetylene Butane Hazards Explosion or fire ◦Container rupture ◦Container rocketing ◦Frostbite ◦Asphyxiation ◦Toxicity ◦Irritation.

[Audio] Class 3 Flammable Liquids with a flash point < 61C Physical state is liquid Class 3 Examples are: Gasoline Diesel Methanol Hazards Vapors which may burn Explosive mixtures with air Toxic smoke and fumes Migration due to its liquid state.

[Audio] Class 4 Flammable Solids, subject materials to spontaneous inflammation and hydroreactive material Physical State: Solid, granular, or dust Class 4 examples: Sulphur Safety matches Naphthalene Carbon, activated Calcium carbide Hazards Intense burning Toxic Smoke and Fumes.

[Audio] Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and organic peroxides Physical State: Solid or liquid Class 5 examples Ammonium nitrate-based fertilizer Hydrogen peroxide Dibenzoyl peroxide Hazards: These substances may explosively decompose, burn rapidly, be sensitive to impact or friction, react dangerously with other substances, or cause damage to the eyes..

[Audio] Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances Substances are included in class 6 if they can cause death or serious injury or harm to human health if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Class 6 Examples are pesticides, lead compounds, disinfectants, some solvents, hospital wastes.

[Audio] Class 7 Radioactive Materials – We do not handle or transport radio active materials Radioactive materials include those substances included in the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations. Items with tritium concentrations.

[Audio] Class 8 Corrosive Substances Substances are included in Class 8 if they are known to cause injury to the skin such as burns, destruction (thickness), or lesions. Examples Acetic acid Sulphuric acid Hydrochloric acid Potassium Acid.

[Audio] Class 9 Miscellaneous Products Substances include those that present a danger sufficient to be included in the TDG regulations, but which cannot be assigned to any other class. Carbon dioxide, solid (Dry Ice) Lithium cells and batteries.

[Audio] Documentation TDG Shipping document is extremely useful to first responders at the scene of an incident for letting them know what dangerous goods are present. Documentation must always reflect the actual quantities on board the vehicle. During pickup or drop off the quantity changes must be recorded. MUST CONTAIN Date Shipper Name and Address 24 Hour phone number Description of goods UN Number, Shipping Name, Classes, Packing Group Number of containers and Quantity in metric units.

[Audio] Safety Marks Labels and placards are diamond shaped (also referred to as a square on point) and must be displayed as illustrated below. They are often identical (except for their size) and they communicate through colour, number and symbol the degree and nature of danger posed by the dangerous goods. Due of the size or irregular shape of certain means of containment, the TDG Regulations allow for the reduction of labels to 30 mm per side and placards to 100 mm per side. The only exception is for Class 7, Radioactive Materials..

[Audio] A label must always be displayed on a small means of containment, less than 450 liters, containing dangerous goods in transport. One label is required for the primary class, as well as one for each subsidiary class of the dangerous goods. Labels for the primary and subsidiary classes can be displayed on any side, except the top or bottom, of a small means of containment, and on the shoulder of cylinders. The primary class placard for each dangerous good contained in a large means of containment, more than 450 litres, must be displayed on each side and on each end of the large means of containment. Each placard only needs to be displayed once on each side and each end regardless of how many products in the large means of containment correspond to that class (primary or subsidiary)..

[Audio] Containment What is a "means of containment" (MOC)? The TDG Act defines a "means of containment" (MOC) as "a container or packaging, or any part of a means of transport that is or can be used to contain goods". The TDG Regulations define two main types of MOCs: Small means of containment (Small MOC) whose capacity is 450 L or less Large means of containment (Large MOC) whose capacity is more than 450 L Can any type of MOC be used for the transportation of dangerous goods? No. Different MOCs are required depending on the container size, and the hazard class of the dangerous good..

[Audio] What is a compliance mark? A compliance mark is any symbol, device, letter, word, number, or abbreviation that is displayed on a MOC or means of transport to indicate compliance with a safety standard. A compliance mark on a MOC indicates: that the MOC meets a specific performance level the age of the MOC whether the MOC has been inspected for integrity.

[Audio] Reporting requirements For a release or anticipated release of dangerous goods: Emergency report when there is a release or anticipated release Release or anticipated release report, and A Release or anticipated release 30-day follow-up report A "Loss or theft report" for lost or stolen dangerous goods. An "Unlawful interference report" for illegal or unauthorized interference with dangerous goods..

[Audio] Which authorities must be notified? A verbal emergency report must be made to any local authority that is responsible for responding to emergencies at the location of the release or anticipated release. Generally, local authorities can be reached by calling 911. See Table 2 for contact information. In addition to notifying the local authorities, the following other authorities may need to be notified: Provincial dangerous goods authorities Provincial environmental authorities (e.g., spill centers) 911 (or local police) and Provincial Emergency Program (1-800-663-3456).

[Audio] What exemptions apply to us? 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. 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 . Herbicides & Pesticides ◦TDGR Section 2.31makes 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 Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, & Propane ◦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..