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This is a timely subject since the 3-year renewal date
just recently passed. This means that anyone who
certified under the TDG Regulations back in 2002 when
the new, Clear-Language Regulations were established
needs to be issued a new and valid TDG Certificate.
August 15, 2005 was the
official 3-year recertification date.
Who Requires Training?
Although there are some exceptions, generally the
regulations call for all persons involved in the
transportation of dangerous goods to be adequately
trained and hold a valid TDG certificate. This doesn't
only apply to drivers. It also applies to shippers,
handlers, consigners, documentation clerks etc.
Under the TDG Regulations,
there are 9 classes of Dangerous Goods:
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1 |
Explosives |
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2 |
Gases |
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3 |
Flammable Liquids |
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4 |
Flammable Solids |
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5 |
Oxidizing Substances |
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6 |
Toxic
Materials & Infectious Substances |
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7 |
Radioactive Materials |
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8 |
Corrosive Materials |
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9 |
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods |
How Often
is Training Required?
The short answer is every 3 years. However, since the
new TDG Clear Language Regulations came into effect on
August 15, 2002, everybody who requires training needs
to have a TDG Clear Language certificate.
Essentially, this means that anybody who requires TDG
training according to Transport Canada's requirements,
needs to have a valid TDG Clear Language certificate
issued after August 15, 2002.
For example,
a truck driver received TDG training in February 2002
(with the old TDG Regulations). According to Transport
Canada, that truck driver is required to retrain with
the new TDG Clear Language Regulations as of August 15,
2002. Even though the driver received a 3 year
certificate in February 2002.
TDG certificates are non-transferable. This means that
if you change employers or your job description changes,
you will need to be retrained and issued a new
certificate.
For more
information on the TDG Regulations, training or if the
regulations are applicable to your company,
visit
http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/menu.htm.
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