Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program

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1 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Presentation to the 2017 Canadian Biosafety Symposium June 2017 RDIMS #

2 Outline Transport Canada: Who we are Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations Requirements Exemptions Proposed Amendments TDG Contacts 2

3 TC: Who we are 3

4 Transport Canada Who we are COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSE Provide advice and functional guidance to regional offices; Manage the national ERAP program; Deliver training to federal and provincial inspectors; Manage the safety awareness program; and Manage the oversight program. 4

5 Transport Canada Who we are CANUTEC Collaborate in the production of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Conduct research on emergency response. Register companies and maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database. Maintain and develop technical databases. Participates in special projects: Olympic Games, G8/G20, Pan American games. 5

6 Transport Canada Who we are REGULATORY AFFAIRS Development of TDG Regulations; Development of safety standards; Administration of certificates (permits); Register and inspect means of containment facilities; and Technical Advisory on international tables. 6

7 TDG Regulations Requirements 7

8 Legislation UN Recommendations (Classification) TDG Act Provincial Law IMDG Code (Marine) ICAO (Air) TDG Regulations 49 CFR US Regulations Standards Nuclear Regulations 8

9 Classification 9

10 Classification Dangerous goods: means a product, substance or organism included by its nature or by the regulations in any of the classes listed in the schedule to the Act. 10

11 Classification Class 1 Explosives Class 2 Gases Class 3 Flammable Liquids Class 4 Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible Materials, and Water Reactive Materials Class 5 Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances Class 7 Radioactive Class 8 Corrosives Class 9 Miscellaneous 11

12 Classification Class 6.2, Infectious Substances «Means a substance known or reasonably believed to contain viable micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, parasites, fungi and other agents such as prions that are known or reasonably believed to cause disease in humans or animals and that are listed in Appendix 3 to Part 2, Classification, or that exhibit characteristics similar to a substance listed in Appendix 3.» 12

13 Classification Category A and Category B - Definitions Category A: means an infectious substance that is transported in a form such that, when it is released outside of its means of containment and there is physical contact with humans or animals, it is capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease to humans or animals. Category B: means an infectious substance that does not meet the criteria for inclusion in Category A. 13

14 Classification Appendix 3 of Part 2 of TDG Regulations UN2814 Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans Category A Viruses and Bacteria 14 Viruses and 13 Bacteria UN2900 Infectious Substance, Affecting Animals Category A Viruses et Bacteria 7 Viruses and 1 Bacteria 14

15 Classification Category A Infectious Substances Type 1A means of containment required Dangerous Goods Safety Marks required Shipping document required Training required Emergency Response Assistance Plan required in certain cases. 15

16 Classification Category A Infectious Substances Other than: Culture, or Viruses listed in Paragraphs 2.36(3) (a) to (s) May be handled, offered for transport or transported as Category B in accordance with the conditions set out in Section 1.39 of the TDG Regulations 16

17 Classification Section Medical or Clinical Waste Under UN2814 or, as applicable, under UN2900, if they contain Category A infectious substances. Under UN3291, if they contain Category B infectious substances or if the shipper has reasonable grounds to believe that they have a low probability of containing infectious substances. 17

18 Classification Assistance for classifying infectious substances may be obtained from: Public Health Agency of Canada or Biohazard Containment and Safety, Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18

19 Dangerous Goods Safety Marks 19

20 Definitions Means of containment: means a container or packaging, or any part of a means of transport that is or may be used to contain goods. Small means of containment: means a means of containment with a capacity less than or equal to 450 L. Large means of containment: means a means of containment with a capacity greater than 450 L. 20

21 Dangerous Goods Safety Marks Safety marks include: Labels; Placards; Marks; Orange panels; Signs; Letters; Abbreviations; and Words. 21

22 Dangerous Goods Safety Marks Small MOC Large MOC Labels Placards 22

23 Dangerous Goods Safety Marks Small Means of Containment Primary & Subsidiary Classes Labels UN Number Shipping Name (technical name, if applicable) Large Means of Containment Primary Class Placards Subsidiary Classes Placards if required by Section UN number if required by Section Note that additional requirements and/or exemptions may apply. 23

24 Dangerous Goods Safety Marks Small Means of Containment Class 6.2 Label UN2814, Infectious Substance, Affecting Humans Category B Mark UN3373, Biological Substance, Category B UN2900, Infectious Substance, Affecting Animals 24

25 Training 25

26 Training An individual must not handle, offer for transport, or transport (HOT) dangerous goods (DG) unless he/she is: Adequately trained and holds a valid training certificate; or Under direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained. Employers must: Ensure employees are adequately trained or supervised; Not direct or allow employees to HOT DG unless they are adequately trained and hold a valid training certificate. Expiry of training certificate: Road, Rail, Marine: 36 months. Air: 24 months. Keeping proof of training: 2 years after the date the training certificate expires. 26

27 Shipping Document 27

28 Shipping Document Shipping Document: means a document that relates to dangerous goods that are being handled, offered for transport or transported and that contains the information required by TDG Regs Part 3, Documentation, relating to the goods but does not include an electronic record. The shipping document must always be in a paper copy form. 28

29 Shipping Document Purpose of the shipping document Identify the dangerous goods being transported. When is it required? Always required unless an exemption applies. Must it be on a specific form? No, but it must list the required information. 29

30 Shipping Document The information must be: Easy to identify; Legible and in indelible print; and In French or English. Transport Canada provides two samples of shipping documents on its website. 30

31 Shipping Document Consignee: Joe Lab 5555 Lab Street Ottawa, Ontario K1K 1K1 Consignor: James Lab 5555 Lab Avenue Toronto, Ontario H1H 1H1 Shipper: Truck Transport Date: April Invoice # UN Shipping Name Class PG Qty SMOC requiring labels UN2814 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (Ebola Virus) 6.2 Category A 2 kg 4 24-Hour Number and ERAP :

32 Shipping Document (Example of a section found on a shipping document) I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name, are properly classified and packaged, have dangerous goods safety marks properly affixed or displayed on them, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. JOHN DOE NAME OF CONSIGNOR More information available in the TDG Bulletin Consignor s Certification 32

33 Shipping Document For more information on the shipping documents requirements, consult Part 3 of the TDG Regulations. You will find information such as: What information must be on the shipping document; Where it must be kept; and For how long it must be kept. 33

34 Means of Containment 34

35 Means of Containment Type 1A Means of Containment UN Standardized Has a UN marking (for example, 4G/CLASS 6.2/16 CAN/ABC 8-999) Triple packaging system consisting of: Watertight primary receptacle; Watertight secondary packaging; Absorbent material; and Outer packaging. The assembled container must be capable of passing the performance tests set out in section 7 of the CAN/CGSB standard 35

36 Means of Containment Type 1B Means of Containment Transport Canada (TC), rather than UN, standardized means of containment Displays the marking: TC-125-1B and the name and address or symbol of the container manufacturer. Triple packaging system consisting of: Watertight primary receptacle; Watertight secondary packaging; Absorbent material; and Outer packaging. The performance requirements of Type 1B packaging are set out in Section of the TDG Regulations 36

37 Means of Containment Type 1C Means of Containment If a component of a Type 1C container is a UN standardized means of containment (for example, a UN IBC or UN drum) that component will have a UN marking All requirements in CAN/CGSB in regard to Type 1C container must be satisfied 37

38 Means of Containment Appropriate Means of Containment Designed, constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no accidental release of the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety. 38

39 Air Transport 39

40 Air Transport A person may handle or transport by aircraft in Canada infectious substances if: The person complies with Paragraphs 12.1(1)(a) to (j) of the TDG Regulations and the ICAO Technical Instructions; They are transported by cargo aircraft or passenger-carrying aircraft referred to in Subpart 4 of Part VI and Subparts 1 to 4 of Part VII of the Canadian Aviation Regulations ; They are placed in a non-permeable or sift-proof overpack that has displayed on it the markings required for an overpack by the ICAO Technical Instructions; and They are located in an area of the aircraft that is not readily accessible to passengers. 40

41 Emergency Response Assistance Plan 41

42 Emergency Response Assistance Plan Special Provision 84 (UN2814, UN2900) Refers to Subsection 7.1(7) of the TDG Regulations A person who offers for transport or imports any quantity of the Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, listed in Paragraphs 7.1(7) (a) to (p) or any substance that exhibits characteristics similar to these substances, must have an approved ERAP. 42

43 Reporting Requirements 43

44 Reporting Requirements Part 8 of the TDG Regulations Emergency Report Advise local authority responsible for emergency response Release or Anticipated Release Report Advise CANUTEC, the consignor, and if applicable the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) or a Vessel Traffic Services Centre or the Canadian Coast Guard (a 30-day Follow-up Report will be required) Accident or Incident Report Advise CANUTEC, and if applicable CNSC (a 30-day Follow-up Report will be required) Undeclared or Misdeclared Report Advise CANUTEC Loss or Theft Report Advise CANUTEC, and if applicable CNSC or Natural Resources Canada Unlawful Interference Report Advise CANUTEC, and if applicable CNSC or Natural Resources Canada. 44

45 Exemptions 45

46 Exemptions 1.39 Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, UN3373, BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B Exemption Exempted from Part 3 (Documentation) and Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) (except Section ) if: one external surface of the means of containment for the substances measures at least 100 mm 100 mm; the means of containment is in compliance with Part 5 (Means of Containment); the means of containment displays the Category B mark; the shipping name is displayed next to the mark in letters at least 6 mm high and on a contrasting background; the 24-hour telephone number is displayed next to the shipping name. 46

47 Exemptions 1.39 Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, UN3373, BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B Exemption Section The Category B mark must be displayed, instead of the Class 6.2, Infectious Substances label, on a small means of containment. 47

48 Exemptions 1.41 Biological Products Exemption Exempted from Part 3 (Documentation), Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks), Part 5 (Means of Containment), Part 6 (Training), Part 7 (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) and Part 8 (Reporting Requirements) if : they are prepared in accordance with the requirements set out under the "Food and Drugs Act ; they are in a Type 1B or an appropriate means of containment; the means of containment is marked with the words "Biological Product" or "Produit biologique" in black letters at least 6 mm high on a contrasting background. 48

49 Exemptions 1.41 Biological Products Exemption Biological Product Definition means a product that is derived from living organisms and that is used to prevent, treat or diagnose disease in humans or animals or for development, experiment or investigation purposes and includes finished or unfinished products, live vaccines or attenuated live vaccines. 49

50 Exemptions 1.42 Human or Animal Specimens Believed Not to Contain Infectious Substances Exemption Exempted from Part 3 (Documentation), Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks), Part 5 (Means of Containment), Part 6 (Training), Part 7 (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) and Part 8 (Reporting Requirements) if: they are in a Type 1B, Type 1C, or an appropriate means of containment; are in a means of containment that is marked with the words Exempt Human Specimen or spécimen humain exempté or "Exempt Animal Specimen" or spécimen animal exempté Mention sur contenant. 50

51 Exemptions 1.42 Human or Animal Specimens Believed Not to Contain Infectious Substances Exemption Examples of specimens that may be transported under this exemption include: Blood or urine specimens to monitor cholesterol levels, blood glucose levels, hormone levels, prostate-specific antigens (PSA) or organ function; Pregnancy tests; Biopsies to detect cancer; Specimens for antibody detection in humans or animals. 51

52 Exemptions Tissues or Organs for Transplant Exemption The TDG Regulations do not apply to the handling, offering for transport or transporting of tissues or organs for transplant. 52

53 Exemptions Blood or Blood Components Exemption Exempted from Part 3 (Documentation), Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks), Part 5 (Means of Containment), Part 6 (Training), Part 7 (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) and Part 8 (Reporting Requirements) if blood or blood components are: intended for transfusion or for the preparation of blood products and are reasonably believed not to contain infectious substances; in a Type 1B, Type 1C, or an appropriate means of containment. 53

54 Exemptions Medical or Clinical Waste Exempted from Part 3 (Documentation), Sections 4.7 to 4.12 of Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks), Part 5 (Means of Containment), Part 6 (Training), Part 7 (Emergency Response Assistance Plan) and Part 8 (Reporting Requirements) if they: do not contain infectious substances included in Category A; are classified UN3291, (BIO) MEDICAL WASTE, N.O.S.; are transported in a means of containment that is in compliance with CGSB and displays the biohazard symbol and the word BIOHAZARD or BIORISQUE. 54

55 Proposed Amendments 55

56 Proposed Amendments CAN/CGSB Standard Harmonized standard with the latest edition of the United Nations Model Regulations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (19th edition); Revised requirements for Transport Canada Registration; Updated terminology (Type 1A packaging replaced by Type P620 packaging and Type 1B packaging replaced by Type P650 packaging); Introduced selection and use requirements; and Added internal pressure testing exemption for road shipments of Type P650 packagings. 56

57 TDG Contacts 57

58 TDG Safety Awareness Program TDG SAFETY AWARENESS KITS Aimed at four specific audiences: First Responders, Communities/Municipalities, Industry and the General Public. Kits include information on: Emergency preparedness and response; Protective Direction No. 36; Safety Advisories (e.g., lithium batteries); TDG Bulletins; CANUTEC; And much more! Updated regularly and available online at: 58

59 TDG Contacts For general TDG information: For emergencies, dial CANUTEC, (613) or *666 on a mobile phone (in Canada only) Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Websites:

60 TDG Contacts TDG Regional Offices Region Telephone Number address Atlantic Quebec Ontario Prairie & Northern Pacific