Safe packaging that minimizes the chance of an accidental release. Labels, placards, and documentation that identify hazards

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1 COURSE OVERVIEW 1 1

2 Welcome to this course on Transportation of Dangerous Goods. This course covers regulations for ground transportation within Canada. MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION Every day, drivers like you are safely transporting dangerous goods across Canada. It may seem like a simple thing: Drivers doing their job without incident. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (or TDG) is regulated to help you protect yourself, the public, and the environment from damage. Our first goal is to prevent any kind of incident with hazardous materials. This course will teach you to recognize hazards in your shipment. You will also learn how to document the shipment correctly. In the best case, knowing the TDG regulations will help you plan, transport, and deliver your shipments without incident. And if the unexpected does happen an accident or a spilled load TDG regulations will help you to minimize the impact and make sure you know how to correctly react to and report the incident. The 2002 clear language edition of the Canadian TDG Act and Regulations brought Canadian legislation in line with international standards. The legislation promotes public safety while dangerous goods are being transported within Canada. The regulations provide guidelines for: Safe packaging that minimizes the chance of an accidental release Labels, placards, and documentation that identify hazards Emergency procedures including emergency response planning, reporting, and measures to ensure public safety Appropriate training The clear language regulations apply to transportation by road and rail. Equivalent regulations are in place for air and marine transportation. This course will focus on road transportation. BASIC TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REQUIREMENTS Anyone who is transporting a dangerous good must comply with TDG regulations. As a TDG driver, you must: Possess a current TDG training certificate Obtain the correct dangerous goods documentation from the shipper Store the documentation in the correct location when leaving dangerous goods 2

3 Correctly display safety marks Replace lost or damaged safety marks while dangerous goods are under your responsibility Refuse consignments of dangerous goods that do not meet TDG requirements Under TDG regulations, you are responsible for your shipment. If you fail to follow regulations, both you and your company can be fined. Fines range from $200 up to a maximum of $100,000, and you could receive up to two years in prison. You may also be liable for damages under civil litigation. By the end of this course, you should feel confident that you can safely and securely transport dangerous goods. EXEMPTIONS AND SPECIAL CASES Regulations are complex and it can be difficult to follow the letter of the law. There are special cases under TDG regulations that allow for some exemptions. The exemptions try to balance public and environmental risk with the practicalities of our transportation needs. Even under these exemptions, dangerous goods must always be safely transported. For example, you may carry certain dangerous goods in any vehicle as long as the total amount is less than 150 kg and the material is stored in secure containers that hold less than 30 kg. For instance, you can transport a canister of propane for your barbeque in your personal vehicle without breaking TDG regulations. Using an exemption, a licensed farm vehicle can also carry certain dangerous goods that will be used on the farm. The shipment must be 1500 kg or less and the distance transported on public roads must be 100 km or less. Other exemptions commonly applied under TDG regulations include limited and excepted quantities exemptions. Some dangerous goods may qualify for an exemption from TDG packaging requirements because they pose a lower risk in transport when packaged in small quantities (also known as limited quantities) or very small quantities (also known as excepted quantities) than when packaged in larger quantities or volumes. The limited quantity is the maximum quantity allowed per inner packaging or transportation article. Limited quantities can be found in Column 6a of Schedule 1, included on page 56. The excepted quantity is the maximum quantity allowed per inner and outer packaging. Excepted quantities can be found in Column 6b of Schedule 1, included on page 56. Although exempted from TDG packaging requirements, dangerous goods transported in limited or excepted quantities must adhere to special packaging and labelling requirements. These 3

4 requirements are included on page 50 together with the list of goods that do not qualify for exemptions. 4

5 MODULE 2 TRAINING At the end of this module, you should be able to: Explain your TDG training requirements Explain your employer's TDG training responsibility INTRODUCTION The foundation of successful TDG management is training. TDG training requirements listed in Part 6 of the regulations are shared by the employer and employee. The goal of this shared responsibility is to encourage both employers and employees to follow TDG regulations. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Any employee who handles or transports dangerous goods must attend the required training and hold a valid training certificate. If you do not have a valid certificate, you must work under the direct supervision of a trained employee. The employer must provide adequate training for all employees who handle or transport dangerous goods. The employer must also confirm that all these employees have completed TDG training and have earned a certificate of training. SHOWING PROOF OF TRAINING You must produce your certificate of training immediately upon request by an inspector. An inspector may be a member of the police, of the federal or provincial transport ministry, or of the Canada Nuclear Safety Commission. EXPIRY OF A TRAINING CERTIFICATE You will receive a certificate of training when your employer is satisfied that you have received adequate TDG training relating to your assigned duties. The training certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Your training certificate is not transferable to another company. If you move to a new employer, you must take TDG training again and get a certificate from your new employer. Your training should be up-to-date with TDG regulations. This includes familiarity with other documents such as the ICAO Technical Instructions, the IMDG Code, and the Dangerous Goods 5

6 Shipping Regulations. You may be required to take additional training if regulations that apply to your job duties change before your training certificate expires. 6

7 MODULE 3 CLASSIFICATION At the end of this module, you should be able to: Recognize the different TDG classes and divisions Label a material with its primary class, subsidiary class, and packing groups Identify a product by either its shipping name or product identification numbers Understand who is responsible for material classification Explain the differences between TDG and WHMIS legislation INTRODUCTION Safely transporting dangerous goods starts with the correct classification of hazardous materials. Imagine following a truck and trailer that unexpectedly swerves off the icy road. You notice the placard identifying the contents as Class 1.4. The truck is transporting fireworks for a New Year s Eve festival. You call 911 and inform emergency responders to be prepared for a Class 1.4 explosive load. This will help responders protect themselves, the public, and surrounding property. If shipments were not classified as hazardous, it would be more difficult for responders and drivers to understand how to handle the shipment during regular transport and, most importantly, during an emergency. Understanding TDG classifications and being able to identify the hazards on your shipment will help you to do your job better. You will be able to correctly assess the product container, loading, and paperwork when you know the correct classification. WHAT ARE TDG CLASSIFICATIONS? TDG classifications are based on predetermined classes that decide if a product has the potential to be dangerous during transportation. Not all chemicals are classified as dangerous goods for transportation purposes. Only chemicals that pose a significant risk to the public and environment while being transported are regulated. The TDG classification system in Canada is based on the United Nations (or UN) recommendations. Canada has adopted the UN system, and TDG laws are the same in all provinces and territories. Most countries follow a variation of these recommendations to make international shipping easier. 7

8 However, some counties have modified the UN recommendations slightly to meet their specific needs. If you are transporting a dangerous good across an international border, it is important to know if there are different classifications for the materials you are shipping. CLASSIFICATIONS The manufacturer of a material is responsible for testing the product to determine if it is a dangerous good and for assigning the proper classification depending on the type of danger it poses. There are nine classes of dangerous goods under the Canadian TDG legislation: Class 1 is used for explosives Class 2 is used for gases Class 3 is used for flammable liquids Class 4 is used for flammable solids, spontaneous combustion, and dangerous when wet Class 5 is used for oxidizers and organic peroxides Class 6 is used for toxic and infectious substances Class 7 is used for radioactive materials Class 8 is used for corrosives Class 9 is used for miscellaneous products, substances, or organisms We will look at each of these classes in more detail. Note that to haul Class 1 or Class 7 dangerous goods you must complete additional training outside of this course. DIVISIONS Most of the 9 classes are split into multiple divisions. For example, Class 2 gas products are split into 3 divisions: Class 2, Division 1 is used for flammable gases Class 2, Division 2 is used for non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-corrosive gases Class 2, Division 3 is used for toxic gases 8

9 These divisions are gases that fall within TDG Class 2, but the three divisions give further information about the hazards associated with the gas. The classification would be represented with a number Class 2.1, 2.2, or 2.3. Not all TDG classes have divisions. Classes 7, 8, and 9 are not broken down further. Class 8 products, for example, are only corrosive and there is no reason to split Class 8 any further. These classes are represented with just the whole number. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS OF DANGEROUS GOODS Class 1 is used for explosives. This class is split into 6 divisions. Division 1.1 Division 1.2 Division 1.3 Division 1.4 Division 1.5 Division 1.6 Is a substance or article with a mass explosion hazard such as TNT. Has a severe fragment projection hazard, but not a mass explosion hazard. This includes explosives like hand grenades or land mines. Includes substances such as smokeless powder or serial flares, which have a mass fire hazard and a minor blast or projection hazard. These substances do NOT have a mass explosion hazard. Present a minor explosion hazard. This means the effects of the explosion are localized to immediate surroundings. Examples are fireworks and small arms ammunition. (blasting agents) Are very insensitive, but have the potential for a mass explosion hazard like those substances in Class 1.1. Are extremely insensitive, but still have a mass explosion hazard. Due to their related hazards, you must not handle, offer for transport, or transport Class 1, Explosives unless they are in a means of containment that is selected and used in accordance with CGSB , Canada s national standard for packing, handling, offering for transport, and transporting Class 1, Explosives. Class 2 is used for gases and has 3 divisions. Division 2.1 Division 2.2 Division 2.3 Used for flammable gases, like propane, which easily ignites and burns. Used for non-flammable, non-poisonous, non-corrosive gases such as nitrogen. Used for toxic gases which are harmful to living beings through inhalation, swallowing, or contact with skin. An example is hydrogen chloride. 9

10 Class 3 is used for flammable liquids. Flammable liquids are divided into 3 divisions based on the temperature of the liquid s closed cup flash point. Division 3.1 Division 3.2 Division 3.3 Flash point of less than -18 C (e.g. Gasoline) Flash point between -18 C and 23 C (e.g. Methanol) Flash point between 23 C and 61 C (e.g. Diesel) Divisions in flammable liquids do not need to be used on TDG documentation for road transport. Class 4 is used for flammable solids, spontaneously combustible substances, and substances that are dangerous when wet. This class has 3 divisions. Division 4.1 Division 4.2 Division 4.3 Used for flammable solids which are readily combustible and burn vigorously and persistently. They may also cause fires through friction or heat retained from manufacturing or processing (e.g. molten sulphur and safety matches). Substances, such as activated charcoal and titanium shavings, are spontaneously combustible. They may spontaneously heat or burn under normal conditions of transport. For example, the substance will burn when it comes into contact with air. Substance that becomes dangerous when wet and emits flammable gas or becomes spontaneously combustible when it comes into contact with water or water vapour (e.g. calcium carbide). Class 5 includes oxidizers and organic peroxides. This class has 2 divisions. Division 5.1 Division 5.2 Substances are oxidizing materials. These substances are not necessarily combustible, but may cause or contribute to the combustion of other material. This is usually caused by substances that may produce oxygen (e.g. ammonium nitrate). Substances are organic peroxides or strong oxidizing agents which release oxygen readily. They may be sensitive to heat, shock, and friction. Benzoyl peroxide is an example of organic peroxide. Class 6 includes toxic and infectious substances. It has 2 divisions. Division 6.1 Division 6.2 A toxic substance (e.g. strychnine). An infectious substance (e.g. bacteria and viruses). 10

11 Class 7 denotes radioactive materials (e.g. Uranium). Class 8 includes all corrosive substances, either acid or alkaline (e.g. Sulphuric acid). Class 9 are products that present a potential danger during transportation but do not fit within any other class. These products are regulated within Class 9, Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Some examples of Class 9 substances include: Asbestos PCBs DDT Acid sludge Air bag inflators Self-inflating life rafts PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CLASSES Many dangerous goods have more than one hazard. For example, a product may be both corrosive and poisonous. In these situations, the hazard that represents the greatest risk is called the primary class. All other hazards for that product are called subsidiary or sub classes. There may be more than one subclass for a product. The subclass (in parentheses) always follows the primary class in markings. If you see a material marked Class 3 (6.1) it means that the primary hazard is flammable liquid and the secondary hazard is toxic. PACKING GROUPS Most dangerous goods are further separated into packing groups based on the degree of hazard they present. Packing Group I indicates extremely dangerous Packing Group II indicates very dangerous Packing Group III indicates dangerous 11

12 Packing group information, if applicable, is listed on TDG shipping documents. Knowing the correct packing group can provide you with immediate extra information about a product and how to handle it. You may, for example, be able to determine if the product is packaged properly. Classes 2, 6.2, and 7 are not assigned packing groups. CLASS 6.2 RISK GROUPS Class 6.2, infectious substances, is divided into Category A and Category B. These categories indicate the type of risk and who is at risk. Category A is identified by two UN numbers and shipping names: UN2814: Infectious substance affecting humans UN2900: Infectious substance affecting animals Category B is identified by one UN number and shipping name. UN3373: Biological substance, Category B. For further information, contact the Director, Office of Laboratory Security, Public Health Agency of Canada; or the Director, Biohazard Containment and Safety, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. CLASS 7 CATEGORIES Class 7, radioactive materials, is divided into 3 categories: Category I indicates a minor exposure hazard Category II indicates a moderate exposure hazard Category III indicates an extreme exposure hazard SHIPPING NAME Once the primary class, sub-classes, and packing group have been determined, you can select the most appropriate shipping name from Schedule 1 or 3 in the TDG regulations. These schedules list approximately 3500 dangerous goods by name and by UN number. You must use the shipping name on shipping documents. Trade names can be included, but they must not replace the legal TDG shipping name. 12

13 FULLY SPECIFIED/NOT FULLY SPECIFIED Some shipping names are specific, such as gasoline or diesel fuel. These products are considered fully specified. If a product does not suit a fully specified shipping name, a more general type of name from the list must be chosen. This could be because the product is a mix of several chemicals. The product is referred to as not fully specified. The letters N.O.S. or Not Otherwise Specified must be listed after the shipping name. If an asterisk is shown following the shipping name, then the technical names of the main hazards within the product must be shown in parentheses after the N.O.S. For example, Corrosive Liquids N.O.S.* (Hydrochloric Acid) indicates that while there may be other hazardous materials in the product, the main hazard is hydrochloric acid. Always use the complete shipping name on shipping documents. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) TDG regulations require that you use a four-digit identification number with a shipping name to accurately identify a product. The four-digit number is preceded by the letters 'UN' (United Nations) or sometimes 'NA' (North American), and is called the Product Identification Number (PIN). These numbers are found next to the appropriate shipping name in Schedule 1 or 3 of the TDG regulations. For example, the PIN number of propane is UN1978. EXPLOSIVE COMPATIBILITY GROUPS Explosives have an additional hazard identification component called Compatibility Group. The goal is to prevent mixed shipments of explosives that could react together causing an explosion. For example, you cannot ship blasting caps with blasting explosives. The explosive compatibility groups will help you determine which explosive substances can or cannot be shipped in the same transport. They are shown as a letter following the primary class of explosives. For example, ammonium nitrate has a compatibility group of D which is listed as Class 1.1D. Group D explosives do not have a means of initiation or a propelling charge, but do have: A secondary detonating explosive 13

14 Black powder An article containing a secondary detonating explosive The means of ignition, a secondary detonating explosive and more than one independent safety feature Once you know what compatibility group the explosive falls under, you can reference section 5.7 of the TDG legislation to determine which groups are compatible for shipment. RESPONSIBILITY The shipper is responsible for the classification of a dangerous good before offering it for transport. You may be the receiver or carrier one day and become the shipper the next day. If a product is altered or blended it may change the classification of that product. Remember your responsibilities. TDG/WHMIS TDG legislation has jurisdiction over transportation from origin to destination. Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (or WHMIS) legislation has jurisdiction over the storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials in the workplace. The two pieces of legislation are very similar, but use different criteria to determine if a product should be regulated under their respective legislation. Some materials may be hazardous at the workplace, but may not be dangerous during transportation. 14

15 MODULE 4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REPORTING At the end of this module, you should be able to: Define Emergency Response Assistance Plan or ERAP Follow the requirements for creating an ERAP Be able to take appropriate emergency actions Know when an incident requires immediate reporting INTRODUCTION In an ideal world, we would never have an accident or require an emergency response. But the reality is that accidents happen; dangerous goods are released or spilled. The best thing we can do is be prepared for this when it happens. An emergency response assistance plan (or ERAP) gives you a plan for when the unthinkable happens. It gives you information about protecting people and the environment. It lists who you need to contact, and it tells first responders how to handle the hazardous materials. Creating an ERAP is often the last thing you want to do when you are in a hurry to get on the road. But with the resources available you can create an effective emergency plan that can save lives, protect the environment, and help you effectively clean up an accident scene. EMERGENCY ACTIONS If you are involved in an accidental release of dangerous goods or if there is imminent risk of accidental release, take the following emergency steps: 1. Protect yourself 2. Secure the area to keep people and wildlife away from the accident scene 3. Take any actions you can to prevent the situation from getting worse without putting yourself in danger 4. Make all required notifications 5. Follow your company s policy for dealing with the release of dangerous goods 15

16 ERAP REQUIREMENTS The purpose of an ERAP is to make sure you have an appropriate plan immediately available when you are in an emergency situation involving dangerous goods. An ERAP lists emergency procedures that you must follow during an accident or emergency. These procedures relate to the specific class and type of dangerous good you are transporting. The ERAP also lists the groups you must notify during your response. Under TDG regulations, you are required to create an ERAP for specific classes and divisions of dangerous goods. You can check if a particular good requires an ERAP by looking it up in Schedule 1, Column 7. You looked at Schedule 1 in the last section. If you are carrying an amount larger than the quantity listed in this column, you must create an ERAP. For example, if you are transporting 3000 litres or more of UN 1830 sulphuric acid, you will need to create an ERAP for your shipment. If required, the ERAP must be in place before transport. Every ERAP must list a 24-hour emergency number and the government issued ERAP reference number on the shipping document. The shipper is responsible for creating the ERAP and getting that plan approved by Transport Canada. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS You must make an immediate report if the amount of dangerous goods released exceeds the quantities listed in the TDG regulations. The reporting levels can vary, depending on the type of material. For example, if you release more than 200 litres of Class 3 flammable liquids, you must make an immediate report. If you release more than 5 kg or 5 L of a Class 8 corrosive material, you must make an immediate report. It is important that you are familiar with the reporting requirement levels for each dangerous material you are transporting. IMMEDIATE REPORT If you are involved in an incident that requires immediate reporting, you will have to report to: The appropriate provincial authority Your employer The shipper The owner of the vehicle, if different from the employer 16

17 If the incident involved a Class 1 dangerous good, a Class 6.2 dangerous good, or a cylinder that has suffered a catastrophic failure, you must notify CANUTEC at (613) CANUTEC is a division of Transport Canada. You don t know when an incident will happen, so always be observant. If you notice a small crack in a container during loading, this could become significant after the incident. These small details can help investigators determine the cause and help you prevent similar incidents in the future. Your immediate report must have as much information as is possible, including: The incident location The shipping name or UN number The quantity that was in the container before the release An estimate of how much was released The condition of the container A description of the failure for an accidental release from a cylinder Any deaths and injuries An estimated number of people evacuated DAY FOLLOWUP REPORT Anytime you make an immediate report of an incident, your employer must complete and submit a written follow-up to Transport Canada within 30 days. This report may include additional information and details. 17

18 MODULE 5 SAFETY MARKS At the end of this module, you should be able to: Describe TDG safety marks Explain the requirements pertaining to their display and removal INTRODUCTION A key component of TDG regulations is labelling your shipment with the correct safety marks. These marks are an easy way for first responders to identify the dangerous goods in the event of an emergency situation such as an accident or an accidental release of your shipment. The safety marks also help you identify the contents of your shipment and indicate how to transport it safely. You are required to display dangerous goods safety marks on any container of dangerous goods being transported. Safety marks include: Labels Placards Orange panels Signs Marine pollutant marks Numbers Letters Abbreviations and words used to identify dangerous goods Labels are displayed on small containers. Placards are displayed on large containers. You are not permitted to display incorrect safety marks that mislead others about the presence of danger or the nature of any danger in your vehicle. RESPONSIBILITIES Correct TDG labelling starts with the shipper. The shipper is responsible for providing TDG hazard labels, markings, and information for all packages containing dangerous goods. The shipper must also provide the correct placards to the initial carrier if the carrier does not have them. 18

19 When the shipper provides the large container, the shipper places all safety marks on the container. When the carrier provides the large container, the shipper gives the carrier the appropriate marks and the carrier must place them on the container. All parties the shipper, carrier, and receiver must confirm that all safety marks are correct and match the TDG information on the shipping documents. If any safety mark is damaged, lost, or stolen, the person who has control of the dangerous goods at that time must replace the safety mark. The person who unloads, unpacks, cleans, or purges a container must cover or remove any safety marks when the danger is no longer present. DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY MARKS To make identification of dangerous goods as easy as possible, each class has an assigned label, placard, or both. All of the placards can also be used as a label, unless otherwise indicated. CLASS 1: EXPLOSIVES This is a Class 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 explosive placard. The 1 in the toe of the placard indicates the class. The asterisk (*) indicates the place for the compatibility group letter. The double asterisk (**) indicates the place for division. Both of these identifiers can be left blank if the explosive is a subsidiary class. These are the placards for Class 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 explosives. The 1 in the toe of the placard indicates the class. The asterisk (*) indicates the compatibility group letter CLASS 2: GASES All Class 2 placards have a 2 to indicate class at the bottom of the placard. This is a Class 2.1, flammable gases placard. 19

20 This is a Class 2.2, non-flammable and non-toxic gases placard. This is a Class 2.3, toxic gases placard. This is a Class 2, oxidizing gases placard. Anhydrous Ammonia (UN1005) requires this specific placard. CLASS 3: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS The placard for Class 3, flammable liquids is almost identical to Class 2, flammable gases. The only difference is the 3 in the toe of the placard that indicates the class. CLASS 4: SOLIDS 20

21 This is a Class 4.1, flammable solids placard. Notice that Class 4 placards have the same flame icon as flammable liquids and gases. Each placard in Class 4 has a different colour combination. This is a Class 4.2, spontaneously combustible placard. This is a Class 4.3, water reactive substances placard. CLASS 5: OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES AND ORGANIC PEROXIDES This placard indicates a Class 5.1, oxidizing substance. This is a Class 5.2, organic peroxides placard. Note that the Class 5 placards are identical to the Class 2 oxidizing gases. The only difference is the class number in the toe of the placard. CLASS 6: TOXIC AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES 21

22 This is the placard for Class 6.1, toxic substances. The placard and label for Class 6.2, Infectious Substances are different. The placard just has the biohazard symbol and the class number. The label has additional text in both English and French. 6 The text reads: INFECTIOUS. IN CASE OF DAMAGE OR LEAKAGE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND CANUTEC. CLASS 7: RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS The labels and placards for all Class 7 radioactive materials are different. The placard for all categories of Class 7, Radioactive Materials has the trefoil symbol and 7 in the toe. The placard may have the word radioactive on it. RADIOACTIVE The label for Class 7, Category I, Radioactive Materials is white and has the text Radioactive I. CONTENTS...CONTENU ACTIVITY...ACTIVITÉ The label for Class 7, Category II, Radioactive Materials is yellow and white and has the text Radioactive II. CONTENTS...CONTENU ACTIVITY...ACTIVITÉ 22

23 The label for Class 7, Category III, Radioactive Materials is also yellow and white and has the text Radioactive III. Each of these labels may also be used as placards. CONTENTS...CONTENU ACTIVITY...ACTIVITÉ CLASS 8: CORROSIVES This is the placard for Class 8, corrosives. CLASS 9: MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS The Class 9 placard is used to mark miscellaneous products, substances, or organisms. OTHER PLACARDS, LABELS, SIGNS, AND MARKS There are other safety marks that you may need to use to identify the hazards of your shipment. You can use the general danger placard instead of the specific class placards for a mixed load of more than one class of dangerous goods over 500 kg. You cannot replace specific class placards for any dangerous good requiring an ERAP. DANGER 23

24 The elevated temperature sign must be displayed for dangerous goods contained in a large means of containment and offered for transport or transported at a temperature greater than or equal to: 100 C if the dangerous goods are in a liquid state, or 240 C if the dangerous goods are in a solid state In particular, the elevated temperature sign must be displayed for the following dangerous goods: UN3256: Elevated temperature liquid, flammable, N.O.S., Class 3 UN3257: Elevated temperature liquid, N.O.S., Class 9 UN3258: Elevated temperature solid, N.O.S., Class 9 The elevated temperature sign must be displayed on each side and on each end of the large means of containment next to each primary class placard for the dangerous goods or next to the subsidiary class placard if one is available. If your load is fumigated and the fumigant is the only dangerous good being transported, display this sign at each entryway. The sign lists the name of the fumigant, the date, and the time that the fumigant was applied. D A N G E R The marine pollutant sign indicates the material is dangerous for an aquatic environment. If a UN number label is required, use an orange panel at least 65 mm high. The limited quantity mark is used when a limited quantity of dangerous goods is in a means of containment inside an overpack. 24

25 LABELS Labels are small diamond-shaped safety marks used to mark small containers. A small container has a water capacity of 450 litres or less. Packages containing dangerous goods must be labelled before they are loaded for transport. Place labels on the side of the small container or package. Don t label the top or bottom because the label will not be visible if another package is stacked on top of it. Packages of Class 7, radioactive materials must have 2 labels placed on opposing sides of the container. Place labels on or near the shoulder of the cylinders. SUB-CLASS LABEL Occasionally a label is required for the sub-class of a dangerous good. Display this additional label to the right of the primary classification label. Sub-class labels have a class number in the toe of the label. REMOVAL OF LABELS Do not remove a label until the container or package has been emptied and cleaned or purged of all residual dangerous goods. These actions ensure that a hazard no longer exists, and therefore, the label is no longer required. MARKINGS The shipper must mark each small container of dangerous goods with the shipping name and the UN number except for Class 1 explosives. Mark the side of the container so the marking is visible even when it is stacked for transport. If it contains liquid, add This way up orientation labels. PLACARDS Placards are large diamond-shaped safety marks that are used on large containers or a transport unit. A large container has a water capacity greater than 450 litres. Each side of a placard is 250 mm. 25

26 Place the placards immediately before the dangerous goods are loaded. Display the placard on all four sides of a transport unit or large container. At least one placard must be visible from any direction. Placards must be displayed with the toe down and in legible condition. Placards are required for shipments of dangerous goods: Where an ERAP is required That have a total mass greater than 500 kg That are transported in a large container In which large containers have been emptied but still contain residue Display placards and UN numbers when the dangerous goods: Require an ERAP Have a total mass greater than 500 kg Are Class 7 Category III radioactive materials Are in direct contact with the large container. If the container is transported inside a trailer, display the placard and the UN number on the trailer Remember, not all vehicles containing dangerous goods will have placards. The shipping documents may be your only source of TDG information. SUB-CLASS PLACARDS Your shipment may also require a sub-class placard. The sub-class placard does not have the class number in the toe of the placard. Refer to TDG regulations, Part Four if you need more information. MIXED GASES If you are carrying a mixed load of Class 2 gases, display the danger placard and the specific class placard for the most hazardous gas in your shipment. The Class 2 gases are ranked in decreasing order of precedence as: 1. Toxic gas Class Flammable gas Class Oxidizing gas Class 2.2 (5.1) 4. Any other gases Class

27 If you are carrying only Class 2.2 gases, you only need to display the Class 2.2 placard and not the danger placard because you are hauling no other type of gas. OXIDIZING GASES When dangerous goods included in Class 2 gases are also oxidizing gases, the oxidizing gas placard must be displayed for the following dangerous goods: UN1072: Oxygen, Compressed UN1073: Oxygen, Refrigerated Liquid UN3156: Compressed Gas, Oxidizing, N.O.S. UN3157: Liquefied Gas, Oxidizing, N.O.S. CLASS 2, GASES If a road vehicle is transporting toxic gases, flammable gases, oxygen, or gases included in Class 2.2, Non-flammable and Non-toxic Gases and has the Toxic Gases placard displayed, the following are not required: The Flammable Gases placard The Oxidizing Gases placard The Non-flammable and Non-toxic Gases placard COMPARTMENTALIZED TANKS If you are transporting dangerous goods in a compartmentalized tank, you must display a placard containing a UN number on each compartment. All the placards and UN numbers must be displayed on each end of the tank. If all the dangerous goods are included in the same class, display the primary class placard and UN number on each side and end of the tank. If the dangerous goods are all included in Class 3 flammable liquids, display the primary class placard on each side and end of the tank. Only the UN number of the product with the lowest flash point needs to be displayed on each side and end of the tank. 27

28 MODULE 6 DOCUMENTATION At the end of this module, you should be able to: Explain TDG shipping document requirements Complete a standard TDG shipping document INTRODUCTION No one likes to fill in paperwork, but good documentation is part of good TDG management. Documentation can help everyone involved in the transportation of dangerous goods. It helps the shipper, driver, and receiver all confirm that they know what goods they are handling. It will make it easier for first responders to take the right actions during an emergency. Documentation will help people deal with long term clean up after a release or spill. It s worth the time to fill in the forms correctly and check all documentation related to your shipment. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS You must always have shipping documentation for shipments of dangerous goods unless the shipment falls under an exemption. Shipping documents are also called manifests, loading tickets, or bills of lading. Although there is no standard template for TDG documentation, to legally transport dangerous goods, a document needs to satisfy the requirements of Sections 3.5 and 3.6 of the TDG Regulations, many of which will be covered shortly. A complete copy of these sections is included on page 39. Usually the shipper will create a standard TDG shipping form to ensure the required information is included. SHIPPER S RESPONSIBILITY The shipper must prepare the shipping document with all required information and give it to the carrier with a copy for the receiver. CARRIER S RESPONSIBILITY As a carrier, you must NOT take possession of dangerous goods unless you receive the shipping document for the dangerous goods. Once you take possession of the shipment, the dangerous goods are your responsibility until you transfer possession to another person. If another driver takes over your delivery, give the shipping documents to the new carrier. 28

29 While the dangerous goods are in your possession you must keep the shipping documents in the proper location. While you are driving, the shipping documents must be carried in the cab of the vehicle within your reach. If you leave the vehicle unattended, place the shipping document in a pocket on the driver s door, on the driver s seat or where it is clearly visible to anyone entering through the driver s door. If the trailer is separated from the tractor, store the documents in a watertight container attached to the trailer. If you are in an emergency, only retrieve the shipping documents if it is safe for you to do so. STANDARD INFORMATION Section 3.5 of the TDG regulations requires that shipping documents contain specific information including: The name and address of the place of business in Canada of the consignor The date the shipping document was prepared or first given to a carrier Descriptions of the dangerous goods, which include the following information in the following order: o The UN number o The shipping name immediately followed by, as long as they are not already part of the shipping name: The technical name, in parentheses, of at least one of the most dangerous substances that predominantly contributes to the hazards of the dangerous good if it is subject to special provision 16, which is included on page 71 The words Not Odourized (or Not Odorized ) or the French equivalent for liquefied petroleum gases that have not been odourized o The primary class and, for Class 1, Explosives, the compatibility group letter immediately afterwards o The subsidiary class or classes in parentheses: As a number Under the heading subsidiary class or the French equivalent Following the words subsidiary class or the French equivalent o The packing group s roman numeral: 29

30 Under the heading PG or GE Following the letters PG or GE Following the words Packing Group or the French equivalent o For dangerous goods subject to special provision 23, the words toxic by inhalation, toxic inhalation hazard, or its French equivalent. Special provision 23 is included on page 73 In addition to the items just mentioned, under Section 3.5 of the regulations, the shipping document must also include: The quantity of dangerous goods expressed using a unit of measure included in or accepted by the International System of Units (SI) The number of small means of containment for dangerous goods that require a label in accordance with Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks The words, 24-Hour Number, its French equivalent, or an abbreviation of these words, followed by a phone number that the consignor can be immediately reached at for technical information related to the dangerous good The telephone number of someone who is not the consignor, but who is competent to provide technical information on the dangerous goods in English or French When a fumigant is the only dangerous good being transported in a means of containment, the quantity of the fumigant, the date of fumigation, and instructions for the disposal of residue must be included along with the shipping name, class, and UN number When the dangerous good fills no more than 10% of its container s maximum fill capacity, the words Residue last contained or its French equivalent followed by the shipping name unless the dangerous good is a: o Class 2 gas in a small means of containment o A Class 7 radioactive material If the quantity of dangerous goods changes during transport, records of the changes on the shipping document. Following the information that was just covered, shipping documents must also include a consignor s certification such as, 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. 30

31 Alternative consignor certification formats are listed on page 43. The certification must be made by either the consignor or by an individual acting on behalf of the consignor and must include that individual s name. This requirement does not apply to empty large means of containment that once contained dangerous goods but has not been cleaned or purged. Under the requirements of Section 3.6, the shipping documentation must also include: If the product requires an ERAP, the Transport Canada ERAP reference number and the phone number to call to activate the ERAP immediately o If the 24-hour number and ERAP telephone number are the same, both numbers must appear on the same line For Class 4.1, Flammable Solids, and Class 5.2, Organic Peroxides, the control and emergency temperatures For Class 7, Radioactive Materials, any additional information required under the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations DANGEROUS AND NON-DANGEROUS GOODS When dangerous goods are shipped with non-dangerous goods, you have two options for filling out the shipping documents. You can prepare two separate shipping documents You could prepare one shipping document which lists the dangerous goods under a separate heading, highlights the dangerous goods in a separate colour, or identifies dangerous goods with an 'X' in a separate column TDG PERMITS Some dangerous goods may be transported in Canada using a special permit issued by Transport Canada or the provincial government. These permits may change or exempt the TDG requirements. The permit is only valid if the conditions of the permit are met. Provincial permits are valid only in the issuing jurisdiction. Always carry a copy of the permit with the shipment of dangerous goods. WASTE MANIFEST 31

32 A waste manifest, produced by Environment Canada, is an accepted dangerous goods shipping document. You would use a waste manifest when shipping a dangerous good that is no longer usable in its original form and you are delivering it for treatment, disposal, or recycling. A waste manifest is a pre-printed, serialized form available only through government offices. Contact Alberta Environment at (780) to get a waste manifest. Shipping oilfield production wastes requires a special waste manifest. This document, developed by the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), meets Alberta Environment requirements and may only be used when transporting oilfield waste in Alberta. PROOF OF CLASSIFICATION If you are a consignor and are allowing a carrier to take possession of dangerous goods for transport or are importing dangerous goods into Canada, it is your responsibility, during a fiveyear period that begins on the date that appears on the shipping document, to provide a proof of classification to the Minister of Transport on reasonable notice given by the Minister. A proof of classification can be: A test report A lab report A document that explains how the dangerous goods were classified A safety data sheet (or SDS) if it is accompanied by an explanation, under the heading transportation information of the SDS, that describes how the dangerous goods were classified Links to Figures 10.5 and 20.2 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria are included on page 81 as examples of proofs of classification. All proofs of classification, regardless which type is used, must include the following: The date the dangerous goods were classified The dangerous goods classification and, if applicable: o o The technical name of the dangerous goods The classification method used under Part 2.2.1(3)(d) of the TDG Regulations or under Chapter 2 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods 32

33 SHIPMENTS TO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES Canada and the United States have a reciprocal agreement recognizing each country s shipping documents for the initial trip. If the dangerous goods are re-shipped, you must meet packaging and documentation requirements for the local jurisdiction. RECORD KEEPING Shippers and carriers must keep a copy of the shipping document for two years. The document can be an electronic copy. TDG REGULATIONS SCHEDULE 1 Throughout this course we have referred to a sample from Schedule 1 of the TDG regulations. This schedule will be useful for you when you need to choose placards and review shipping documentation and packaging. Column 1 shows the dangerous good s UN Number. The schedule is organized by UN number so you can look up any dangerous good by UN number in the full Schedule 1. Column 2 lists the shipping name and description for the dangerous good. The shipping name is listed in capital letters and the description is written in lower case letters. If the name includes the word or, there is more than one shipping name for the dangerous good and you may use either name. Part 1 of the TDG regulations allows you to write English shipping names in a different order from Schedule 1 as long as you use the full shipping name and a commonly used word order. For example, Schedule 1 lists NITRIC OXIDE, COMPRESSED but you can also write this as COMPRESSED NITRIC OXIDE on the shipping document. Column 3 lists the primary and subsidiary classes of the dangerous goods. Any subsidiary class is listed in parenthesis under the primary class. If the word Forbidden is used in this column, you are not allowed to transport the substance. Column 4 provides the packing or risk group for the dangerous goods. If this column is blank, there is no packing or risk group. Column 5 lists any special provisions for the dangerous goods. The special provisions can be found in Schedule 2 of the TDG regulations. Column 6 gives the maximum quantity that may be transported as a limited quantity. Refer to Section 1.17 of the TDG regulations for further information. Column 7 lists the ERAP quantity limit. If you transport more than this amount, you must have 33

34 an ERAP for this dangerous good. The quantity limit is expressed in kilograms or litres for solids and liquids, and as the water capacity of the means of containment for gases. For Class 1 Explosives, the quantity is expressed as kilograms of net explosives. The ERAP quantity limit applies to the row on which it appears. For example, UN1986 requires an ERAP for Packing Group I but not for Packing Group II or III. If this column is blank, no ERAP is needed. Column 8 gives the maximum quantity of dangerous goods that may be transported, per means of containment, on board a passenger carrying ship. The quantity limit is expressed: In kilograms for solids In litres for liquids As the capacity of the means of containment for gases, expressed in litres Either in kilograms of the net quantity of Class 1, Explosives or as the number of articles if the explosives are subject to special provision 85 or 86. A copy of special provisions 85 and 86 is included on page 75 If no index number is shown in Column 8, there is no quantity limit. If the word "Forbidden" is shown, then no quantity of the dangerous goods may be transported on board a passenger carrying ship. You may, however, apply for a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety to transport these dangerous goods. For more information, refer to Part 14 Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety of the TDG Regulations included on page 44. Some dangerous goods may have special stowage requirements or restrictions, in which case the consignor should contact the marine carrier for more information. Column 9 gives the maximum quantity of dangerous goods that may be transported, per means of containment, on board a passenger carrying road or railway vehicle. Quantity limits are expressed the same way they are expressed for passenger carrying ships in Column 8. If no index number is shown in Column 9, there is no quantity limit. If the word "Forbidden" is shown, then no quantity of the dangerous goods may be transported on board a passenger carrying road or railway vehicle, but you can apply for a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety to transport these dangerous goods under Part 14 of the TDG Regulations. TDG REGULATIONS SCHEDULE 3 Schedule 3 of the TDG regulations provides similar information to Schedule 1. This schedule lists dangerous goods by shipping name rather than UN number. If you don t know a dangerous 34

35 good s UN number, you can look it up in Schedule 3, then use the UN number to find it in Schedule 1. Schedule 1 provides more information than Schedule 3. Column 1A lists the shipping or technical name for the dangerous good in uppercase letters followed by descriptive text in lowercase letters. Column 1B is the French version of Column 1A. Column 2 lists the primary class of the dangerous good. Schedule 3 does not list any subsidiary classes, so you must refer to Schedule 1 for that information. The word Forbidden in this column means that you may not transport this substance. Column 3 lists the UN number that corresponds with the shipping name in Column 1A. Use this UN number as a reference to identify the classification elements for the substance in Schedule 1. Column 4 uses the letter P to identify dangerous goods that are marine pollutants. Note that Schedule 3 is the only place where marine pollutants are identified. TDG REGULATIONS SCHEDULE 2 Schedule 2 explains special provisions that apply to dangerous goods. The numbers of the special provisions in this schedule correspond to the numbers in column 5 of Schedule 1. If you are transporting an item with a special provision listed in column 5, you can review Schedule 2. The schedule also lists all UN numbers that are covered by each special provision. 35

36 MODULE 7 CONTAINERS At the end of this module, you should be able to: Explain general containment requirements Explain container capacity INTRODUCTION You might not consider the type of container that your shipment comes in as important. Think again. The type of container and its condition can affect whether or not you can safely transport your shipment of dangerous goods. If you notice a crack in the 20-pound tank of propane that you are loading into the back of your truck, would you ignore it? What if the shipper mistakenly chose a container made of a material that would corrode when in contact with hydrochloric acid, would you transport the load? These decisions could affect the safety of you and your delivery. The shipper must select the proper container for the dangerous good and ensure that it is in good condition. You may need to transport some dangerous goods in containers that meet national or international standards. These containers must have a certification safety mark. Be aware that containers may have to be re-certified periodically. SMALL CONTAINERS Under TDG regulations, containers are divided into 2 types: small and large containers. A small container has a water capacity of 450 litres or less; a large container has a water capacity greater than 450 litres. There are separate regulations for each type of container. A small container can include boxes, cylinders, drums, bags, or Jerry cans. A UN standardized small container has a UN marking displayed on its outer surface. This is an example of a UN certification mark on a small container. 1a1/Y 1.8/100/09/CAN/ABC Each of the codes has a specific meaning: 1a1 indicates the container is a steel drum with a non-removable top The letter Y indicates that the container can only be used for Packing Group II or III substances 36

37 1.8 refers to the maximum specific gravity, which is the ratio of the density of the dangerous good to another substance, usually water. The product inside this drum cannot exceed represents the hydrostatic test pressure in kilopascals for liquids. For solids, viscous liquids, or inner packaging, you will find the letter S 09 is the last 2 digits of the year that the container was manufactured. In this case, 2009 CAN is the Country Code for Canada ABC would represent the name of the manufacturer is the Transport Canada design registration number If you are responsible for selecting the correct container for dangerous goods, your employer must provide you with additional training. LARGE CONTAINERS Large containers with a water capacity greater than 450 litres include dry vans, bulk trailers, tanks, or totes. Like small containers, large containers may require certification. For example, a shipper must choose a manufacturer certified bulk tanker to safely transport liquid nitrogen. All tanks must have a data plate mounted to a permanent part of the unit, which lists the specifications of the tank. Inspection details are posted near the data plate. You should confirm that the tank inspection and certification is current, before you transport any shipment. Inspection codes show which tests inspectors have performed on the tank. For example: V indicates a visual inspection which has a 1-year expiry I indicates an internal inspection which must be done every 5 years P indicates a pressure test which has a 5-year expiry K indicates a leakage test which must be completed annually Check TDG regulations for the standards that apply to any tanks you are using. LOAD SECUREMENT Secure all containers to prevent release so they do not shift during transport. For further information, refer to the National Safety Code Standard 10, Cargo Securement. 37

38 CAPACITY Never fill a container over the manufacturer s maximum fill capacity. CONCLUSION Thank you for taking the time to complete this course on Transportation of Dangerous Goods. You should now have a good understanding of TDG regulations and requirements. If you have questions about the specific dangerous goods you are transporting you can talk to your employer, contact Transport Canada, or refer to the TDG regulations available through Transport Canada. Have a safe journey. 38

39 APPENDICES The following documents will be required throughout the course for questions and activities. For your additional reference, a download of the complete regulations is available at the following link: TDG Regulations Section 3.5 Information on a Shipping Document (1) The following information must be included on a shipping document: (a) the name and address of the place of business in Canada of the consignor; (b) the date the shipping document or an electronic copy of it was prepared or was first given to a carrier; (c) the description of each of the dangerous goods, in the following order: (i) the UN number, (ii) the shipping name and, immediately after the shipping name unless it is already part of it, (A) for dangerous goods that are subject to special provision 16, the technical name, in parentheses, of at least one of the most dangerous substances that predominantly contributes to the hazard or hazards posed by the dangerous goods, and (B) for a liquefied petroleum gas that has not been odorized, the words Not Odourized or Not Odorized or Sans odorisant, (iii) the primary class, which may be shown as a number only or under the heading Class or Classe or following the word Class or Classe, (iv) for dangerous goods with a primary class of Class 1, Explosives, the compatibility group letter following the primary class, (v) the subsidiary class or classes, in parentheses, which may be shown as a number only or under the heading subsidiary class or classe subsidiaire or following the words subsidiary class or classe subsidiaire, except that, for transport by aircraft or by ship, the subsidiary class or classes may be shown after the information required by this paragraph, (vi) the packing group roman numeral, which may be shown under the heading PG or GE or following the letters PG or GE or following the words Packing Group or Groupe d'emballage, and 39

40 (vii) for dangerous goods that are subject to special provision 23, the words toxic by inhalation or toxic inhalation hazard or toxique par inhalation or toxicité par inhalation ; Examples of descriptions of dangerous goods are: UN1203, GASOLINE, 3, II UN1203, GASOLINE, Class 3, PG II UN1214, ISOBUTYLAMINE, Class 3, Subsidiary Class (8), II UN1214, ISOBUTYLAMINE, Class 3(8), Packing Group II SOR/ (d) for each shipping name, the quantity of dangerous goods and the unit of measure used to express the quantity which, on a shipping document prepared in Canada, must be a unit of measure included in the International System of Units (SI) or a unit of measure acceptable for use under the SI system, except that for dangerous goods included in Class 1, Explosives, the quantity must be expressed in net explosives quantity or, for explosives with UN numbers subject to special provision 85 or 86, in number of articles or net explosives quantity; SOR/ Examples of descriptions of units of measure include net mass, 30 kg, gross mass, 200 kg or number of objects, or, for a gas, the volume of the means of containment in direct contact with the gas, such as 50 L. Note that solids are normally measured in kilograms while volumes, including liquid capacities, are normally measured in litres. Using litres for this purpose is acceptable under the SI system. SOR/ (e) for dangerous goods in one or more small means of containment that require a label to be displayed on them in accordance with Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks, the number of small means of containment for each shipping name; and SOR/ (f) the words 24-Hour Number or Numéro 24 heures, or an abbreviation of these words, followed by a telephone number, including the area code, at which the consignor can be reached immediately for technical information about the dangerous goods in transport, without breaking the telephone connection made by the caller. SOR/ The terms 24-Hour Number and Numéro 24 heures used in this paragraph refer to the telephone number that must be available when the dangerous goods are in transport. The terms were chosen to emphasize that the requirement is applicable not only during office hours but must also be satisfied at any hour of the day when the dangerous goods are in transport SOR/

41 An example of the type of technical information referred to in paragraph (1)(f) is the information contained in ANSI Standard Z , Material Safety Data Sheet. SOR/ (2) The telephone number of a person who is not the consignor, such as CANUTEC, but who is competent to give the technical information required by paragraph (1)(f) in English or in French may be used. However, to use CANUTEC's telephone number, the consignor must receive permission, in writing, from CANUTEC. A consignor who uses the telephone number of an organization or agency other than CANUTEC must ensure that the organization or agency has current, accurate information on the dangerous goods the consignor offers for transport and, if the organization or agency is located outside Canada, the telephone number must include the country code and, if required, the city code. (3) A means of containment, or the contents of a means of containment, that is being fumigated with dangerous goods and that is in transport must be accompanied by a shipping document that, despite subsections (1) and (5) and section 3.6, includes the following information if the fumigant is the only dangerous goods in transport in the means of containment: (a) the shipping name, FUMIGATED UNIT or ENGIN SOUS FUMIGATION ; (b) the class, Class 9; (c) the UN number, UN3359; (d) the quantity of the fumigant; (e) the date of fumigation; and (f) instructions for the disposal of residues of the fumigant or fumigation device. (4) Despite paragraph (1)(d), if the quantity of dangerous goods in a means of containment is less than 10 per cent of the maximum fill limit of the means of containment, the words Residue Last Contained or Résidu dernier contenu may be added before or after the description of the dangerous goods. These words must not, however, be used for dangerous goods included in Class 2, Gases, that are in a small means of containment or for dangerous goods included in Class 7, Radioactive Materials. For example: Residue Last Contained, UN1203, GASOLINE, 3, II UN1203, GASOLINE, 3, II, Residue Last Contained SOR/ (5) If the quantity of dangerous goods required on a shipping document under paragraph (1)(d) or the number of small means of containment required under paragraph (1)(e) changes during transport, the carrier must show those changes on the shipping 41

42 document or on a document attached to the shipping document. How the carrier shows the change in quantity is the carrier's choice. The carrier can change the number used to express quantity or the carrier may mark on the shipping document, or on a document attached to the shipping document, the additions to or the subtractions from the number used to express quantity. The quantity of dangerous goods is expressed in kilograms for solids, in litres for liquids and in kilograms or litres for gases. It may also be expressed as a number of items. SOR/ (6) Repealed SOR/ (7) Repealed SOR/ Additional Information on a Shipping Document (1) In addition to the information required by subsection 3.5(1), the shipping document for dangerous goods for which an emergency response assistance plan is required under Part 7, Emergency Response Assistance Plan, must include (a) the reference number of the emergency response assistance plan issued by Transport Canada preceded or followed by the letters ERP or ERAP or PIU ; and (b) the telephone number, including the area code, to call to have the emergency response assistance plan activated immediately. (2) If the 24-hour number required by paragraph 3.5(1)(f) and the emergency response assistance plan telephone number are the same, that number may be shown on the same line on the shipping document. For example, 24-Hour Number and ERP: Hour Number and ERAP : ERP and 24-Hour Number: ERAP and 24-Hour Number: (3) In addition to the information required by subsection 3.5(1), the following information must be included on a shipping document: (a) for dangerous goods in transport by ship, SOR/ (i) the flash point for dangerous goods included in Class 3, Flammable Liquids, and 42

43 (ii) for dangerous goods that are marine pollutants under section 2.7 of Part 2, Classification, the words marine pollutant or polluant marin and, for a pesticide that is a marine pollutant, the name and concentration of the most active substance in the pesticide; (b) for dangerous goods included in Class 4.1, Flammable Solids, the control and emergency temperatures shown in section of Chapter 2.4 of the UN Recommendations, if applicable; (c) for dangerous goods included in Class 5.2, Organic Peroxides, the control and emergency temperatures shown in section of Chapter 2.5 of the UN Recommendations, if applicable; and (d) for dangerous goods included in Class 7, Radioactive Materials, the additional information required for transport documents under the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations Consignor s Certification (SOR/ ) (1) Beginning on July 15, 2015, a shipping document must include, after the information required under section 3.5, one of the following certifications: (a) 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. ; (b) the certification set out in section of 49 CFR; (c) the certification set out in section of the ICAO Technical Instructions; (d) the certification set out in section of the IMDG Code; or (e) the certification set out in section of the UN Recommendations. (2) The certification must be made by an individual who is the consignor or by an individual acting on behalf of the consignor and must set out that individual s name. SOR/ (3) This section does not apply in respect of an empty large means of containment that contained dangerous goods but has not been cleaned or purged. SOR/

44 TDG REGULATIONS PART 14: PERMIT FOR EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY Definitions Definitions for the following terms, used in this Part, are provided in Part 1, Coming into Force, Repeal, Interpretation, General Provisions and Special Cases: Act o Aircraft o Classification o Dangerous goods Director General Minister o Means of containment o Net explosives quantity o Permit for equivalent level of safety o Person o Railway vehicle o Road vehicle o Ship 14.1 Applying for a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety A person must apply to the Minister or a designated person in writing for a permit for equivalent level of safety and must include the following information: (a) if the applicant is an individual, the name of the individual; (b) if the applicant is a company or an association, the name of the company or association and each association member, as the names appear in letters patent, articles of incorporation or any other document that shows the legal identity of the company or the association and each association member; (c) the address of the place of business of the applicant; (d) the telephone number, including the area code, and, if applicable, the electronic mailing address and the facsimile number of the applicant; 44

45 (e) if a person submits an application on behalf of a company or an association, the person's name and position and the telephone number, including the area code, and address of the person's place of business; (f) the classification of the dangerous goods and, if the dangerous goods are in a solution or mixture, the composition and percentage (specified by volume, mass or net explosives quantity) of each chemical; (g) the method of packaging the dangerous goods, including a description of the means of containment and the quantity of dangerous goods in each means of containment; (h) whether the permit for equivalent level of safety is requested for transport by road vehicle, railway vehicle, aircraft or ship; (i) a description of the proposal for a permit for equivalent level of safety, including SOR/ (i) the requirements of the Act or these Regulations that the applicant proposes not to comply with, (ii) the manner in which the activity will be carried out and how that manner will provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by compliance with the Act and these Regulations, and (iii) drawings, plans, calculations, procedures, test results and any other information necessary to support the proposal; (j) the length of time or the schedule of activities for which the permit for equivalent level of safety is requested; and (k) the name, position and business telephone number, including the area code, of the person who can be contacted regarding the application for a permit for equivalent level of safety and who is authorized by the applicant to speak on the applicant's behalf Issuance or Refusal of a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety Under subsection 31(1) of the Act, the Minister or a designated person may issue a permit for equivalent level of safety if the Minister or designated person is satisfied that the activity authorized by the permit will be conducted in a manner that will provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by compliance with the Act and these Regulations. If an application for a permit for equivalent level of safety is refused, the Minister or a designated person must notify the applicant, in writing, of the refusal and the reasons for the refusal Applying for Renewal of a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety A person must apply to the Minister or a designated person in writing to renew a permit for 45

46 equivalent level of safety and must include the following information: (a) if the applicant is an individual, the name of the individual; (b) if the applicant is a company or an association, the name of the company or association and each association member, as the names appear in letters patent, articles of incorporation or any other document that shows the legal identity of the company or the association and each association member; (c) the address of the place of business of the applicant; (d) the telephone number, including the area code, and, if applicable, the electronic mailing address and the facsimile number of the applicant; (e) if a person submits an application on behalf of a company or an association, the person's name and position and the telephone number, including the area code, and address of the person's place of business; (f) certification that the information provided in the original application in accordance with paragraphs 14.1(f) to (i) is still applicable and complete; (g) the length of time or the schedule of activities for which the renewal is requested; and (h) the name, position and business telephone number, including the area code, of the person who can be contacted regarding the permit for equivalent level of safety and who is authorized by the applicant to speak on the applicant's behalf Issuance or Refusal of a Renewal of a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety (1) The Minister or a designated person may renew a permit for equivalent level of safety if the Minister or designated person is satisfied, on the basis of the information available and the information submitted with the application for a renewal, that the activity authorized by the permit for equivalent level of safety will provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by compliance with the Act and these Regulations. (2) If an application for a renewal is refused, the Minister or a designated person must notify the applicant, in writing, of the refusal and the reasons for the refusal Revoking a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety Under subsection 31(6) of the Act, the Minister or a designated person may revoke a permit for equivalent level of safety if (a) the Minister or designated person is no longer satisfied that the manner in which the activity authorized by the permit will be conducted will provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by compliance with the Act and these Regulations; or 46

47 (b) the Regulations have been amended and address the activity authorized by the permit. The Minister or designated person must notify a person, in writing, of the revocation of a permit for equivalent level of safety under subsection 31(6) of the Act and the reasons for the revocation Requesting a Review of a Decision to Refuse or Revoke a Permit for Equivalent Level of Safety (1) A person may request a review of a decision to refuse or revoke a permit for equivalent level of safety within 30 days after receiving notification of the decision. (2) The request must be made in writing to the Minister or the Director General and must include the following information: (a) the name and address of the place of business of the person requesting the review; (b) the reasons why the decision should be reversed; and (c) all of the information necessary to support the request for the review Processing a Request for a Review The Minister or, in the case of a refusal or revocation by a designated person, the Director General may issue a permit for equivalent level of safety that was refused or reissue a revoked permit if the Minister or Director General is satisfied, on the basis of the information available and the information submitted with the request for review, that the activity authorized by the permit will provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by compliance with the Act and these Regulations Notification of a Decision The Minister or the Director General must notify, in writing, the person who made the request for a review of the decision and the reasons for the decision. 47

48 TDG REGULATION EXEMPTIONS 150 KG GROSS MASS EXEMPTION If the total amount of dangerous goods in any vehicle is 150 kg or less then the TDG regulations may not apply provided that the following conditions exist: 1. Each package or container does not exceed 30 kg. For gases the cylinder capacity does not exceed 46-liters 2. The container is strong and secured to prevent a release. Certification safety marks are not required unless it is in Class 2 gases Not all products qualify for the 150 kg exemption. The following cannot use this exemption: 1. A product that requires an ERAP or a control or emergency temperature 2. A Class 1 explosive except for: UN numbers UN0044, UN0105, UN0131, UN0161, UN0173, UN0186, UN0191, UN0197, UN0276, UN0312, UN0323, UN0335 if classified as a consumer firework, UN0336, UN0337, UN0351, UN0373, UN0404, UN0405, UN0431, UN0432, UN0454 and UN0499, and UN numbers UN0012, UN0014 and UN0055 if the cartridges are for shotguns or, in the case of cartridges for rifles or pistols, the calibre is less than 12.7 mm (50 calibre) 3. Class 2.1 flammable gases with a cylinder capacity over 46 litres 4. Class 2.3 toxic gases 5. Class 4 Flammable solid but only included in Packing Group I 6. Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides unless in a limited quantity 7. Class 6.1 Toxic Substances in Packing Group I 8. Class 6.2 Infectious Substances 9. Any Class 7 Radioactive material that is licensed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission FARM VEHICLE EXEMPTION Licensed Farm Vehicles may be exempt from the TDG regulations providing that the following conditions apply: 1. If the total amount of dangerous goods in any vehicle is 1500 kg or less 2. The dangerous goods are transported only on land and the distance on public roads is 100 km or less 48

49 3. The container is strong and secured to prevent a release. Certification safety marks are not required unless it is in Class 2 gases 4. The dangerous goods are to be used by a farmer for farming purposes Not all products qualify for the Farm Vehicle exemption. The following cannot use this exemption: 1. A product that requires an ERAP or a control or emergency temperature 2. Class 1, Explosives, other than explosives included in Class 1.4S 3. Class 2.1 flammable gases with a cylinder capacity over 46 litres 4. Class 2.3 toxic gases 5. Class 6.2 Infectious Substances 6. Any Class 7 Radioactive material 7. If an ERAP is required a shipping document must accompany the load 8. For other exemptions applicable to agriculture refer to Section 1 of the TDG regulations TRANSPORT BETWEEN TWO PROPERTIES The TDG regulations do not apply to transporting dangerous goods (Other than Class 1 and Class 7) by road between two properties owned by the same person if: 1. The total distance is 3km or less 2. The vehicle displays the primary class placard(s) or the danger placard for the dangerous goods 3. The container is strong enough to prevent a release and secured 4. The local police are advised, in writing, of the nature of the dangerous goods CLASS 2, GASES Documentation and training are not required to transport dangerous goods by road in small containers if the following is applicable: 1. There are no more than 5 small containers 2. The gross mass of all the dangerous goods is 500 kg or less 3. The labels on the containers are visible from outside the vehicle 49

50 The dangerous goods that can use this exemption are UN1001, UN1002, UN1006, UN1013, UN1060, UN1066, UN1072, or UN1978. GASOLINE AND DIESEL Gasoline or diesel that is transported by road is exempt from documentation and the UN number if: 1. The container has displayed a label or placard that is visible from outside the unit 2. The total capacity of all the means of containment is 2000 litres or less For further information regarding exemptions refer to the transportation of dangerous goods regulations LIMITED QUANTITIES EXEMPTION (SOR/ ) (1) A quantity of dangerous goods, other than explosives, is a limited quantity if (a) the dangerous goods are in one or more 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; and (b) each outer means of containment has a gross mass that is less than or equal to 30 kg and the dangerous goods in the inner means of containment (i) if solids, have a mass that is less than or equal to the number shown in column 6(a) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in kilograms, SOR/ (ii) if liquids, have a volume that is less than or equal to the number shown in column 6(a) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in litres, or SOR/ (iii) if gases, including a gas in a liquefied form, are contained in one or more means of containment each of which has a capacity less than or equal to the number shown in column 6(a) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in litres. SOR/ (2) 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) do not apply to the handling, offering for transport or transporting of limited quantities of dangerous goods on a road vehicle, a railway vehicle or a ship on a domestic voyage if each means of containment is legibly and durably marked on one side, other than a side on which it is intended to rest or to be 50

51 stacked during transport, with the mark illustrated in subsection (5) SOR/ (3) When a limited quantity of dangerous goods is in a means of containment that is inside another means of containment, the inner means of containment is not required to be marked if (a) the gross mass of the outer means of containment is less than or equal to 30 kg; (b) the outer means of containment is not intended to be opened during transport; and (c) the outer means of containment is marked, legibly and visibly marked on a contrasting background, with the mark illustrated in subsection (5). (4) When a limited quantity of dangerous goods is in a means of containment that is inside an overpack, the following information must be displayed on the overpack unless the marks on the small means of containment are visible through the overpack: (a) the word "Overpack" or "Suremballage"; and (b) the mark illustrated in subsection (5), legibly and visibly marked on a contrasting background. (5) The mark is a square on point, and the line forming the square on point must be at least 2 mm wide. The top and bottom portions must be black and the central portion must be white or a contrasting colour. Each side of the mark must be at least 100 mm long. The letter "Y" may be displayed in the centre of the mark if the limited quantity is in compliance with the ICAO Technical Instructions. If the size of the means of containment so requires, the length of each side may be reduced to not less than 50 mm, provided that the mark remains clearly visible. (6) Until December 31, 2020, instead of being marked with the mark illustrated in subsection (5), a means of containment may have displayed on it (a) the words "Limited Quantity" or "quantité limitée"; (b) the abbreviation "Ltd. Qty." or "quant. ltée"; (c) the words "Consumer Commodity" or "bien de consommation"; or 51

52 (d) the UN number of each limited quantity of dangerous goods preceded by the letters "UN", placed within a square on point. (7) For the purposes of paragraph 6(d), the line forming the square on point must be black and be at least 2 mm wide. If the dangerous goods have different UN numbers, the square on point must be large enough to include each UN number, but in any case each side must be not less than 50 mm long. The UN numbers and letters must be at least 6 mm high. The line, UN numbers and letters must be on a contrasting background. SOR/ EXCEPTED QUANTITIES EXEMPTION (SOR/ ) (1) A quantity of dangerous goods, other than explosives, is an excepted quantity if (a) the dangerous goods are in an inner means of containment and an outer means of containment that are 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; (b) any of the dangerous goods in the inner means of containment, (i) if solids, have a mass that is less than or equal to the number shown in column 1 of the table to subsection (2) for the corresponding alphanumeric code in column 6(b) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in grams, (ii) if liquids, have a volume that is less than or equal to the number shown in column 1 of the table to subsection (2) for the corresponding alphanumeric code in column 6(b) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in millilitres, or (iii) if gases, including a gas in a liquefied form, are contained in one or more means of containment each of which has a capacity less than or equal to the number shown in column 1 of the table to subsection (2) for the corresponding alphanumeric code in column 6(b) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in millilitres; and (c) any of the dangerous goods in the outer means of containment, (i) if solids, have a mass that is less than or equal to the number shown in column 2 of the table to subsection (2) for the corresponding alphanumeric code in column 6(b) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in grams, (ii) if liquids, have a volume that is less than or equal to the number shown in column 2 of the table to subsection (2) for the corresponding alphanumeric code in column 6(b) of Schedule 1, when that number is 52

53 expressed in millilitres, or (iii) if gases, including a gas in a liquefied form, are contained in one or more means of containment each of which has a capacity less than or equal to the number shown in column 2 of the table to subsection (2) for the corresponding alphanumeric code in column 6(b) of Schedule 1, when that number is expressed in millilitres. (2) When dangerous goods in excepted quantities for which different alphanumeric codes are assigned are together in an outer means of containment, the total quantity of dangerous goods must not exceed the lowest maximum net quantity per outer means of containment that is set out in column 2 of the table to this subsection for any of the dangerous goods. Alphanumeric Code Column 1 Table Excepted Quantities Maximum net quantity per inner means of containment (in g for solids and ml for liquids and gases) Column 2 Maximum net quantity per outer means of containment (in g for solids and ml for liquids and gases, or sum of g and ml in the case of mixed packing) E0 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity E E E E E (3) 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) do not apply to the handling, offering for transport 53

54 or transporting of dangerous goods in excepted quantities if each means of containment is marked on one side, other than a side on which it is intended to rest or to be stacked during transport, with the excepted quantities mark illustrated below. SOR/ EXCEPTED QUANTITIES MARK Information on the excepted quantities mark. Black or red: Hatching around edge of square and symbol White (or a colour that contrasts, as applicable, with black or red): Background Size: Square, and each side must be at least 100 mm The symbol is a stylized capital E enclosed in a circle and all three cross bars of the letter E must touch the perimeter of the circle Replace * with the primary class Replace ** with the name of the consignor or the consignee (4) When dangerous goods in excepted quantities are in a means of containment that is inside an overpack, the following information must be displayed on the overpack, unless that information is on the means of containment and is visible through the overpack: (a) the word Overpack or Suremballage ; and (b) the mark illustrated in subsection (3). (5) The number of outer means of containment containing dangerous goods in 54