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  The quarterly newsletter for Safety Professionals

Q3, 2006

Issue 3
   

Ask the Experts

 

How Often Do I Need TDG Training?

 
Your TDG certificate is not valid forever. Learn how often and under which circumstances you require re-training.
 


The short answer to this question 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 needs to have a valid TDG Clear Language certificate issued after August 15, 2002. 

AND ... It is now well past the official 3-year renewal date (August 15, 2005), so everyone who was trained previously should be re-trained and issued a new 3-year TDG certificate.

However, the 3-year rule is not the only condition of re-training.

Non transferable
According to the TDG Regulations, a TDG certificate is not transferable between employers.  This means that if a trainee changes employers, he or she will need to be re-certified by the new employer and possess a training certificate with the new employer's name and contact information.

Change in job function
Also, if an employee changes job functions and he or she has not been previously trained for that specific job, then he or she requires re-training.

For example: Donna is a documentation clerk who routinely fills out shipping documents. Her employer has provided her with TDG training for her specific job function. Last week, Donna received a promotion and is now driving and delivering the dangerous goods. She did not previously receive training on how to deliver, ship or transport the dangerous goods. Donna's employer must now re-train her based on her new job function.

To avoid re-training too often, many employers choose to train their staff on all aspects of transporting dangerous goods. However, be aware that if your employees do not practice or use the knowledge often, they may easily forget. Make sure you are diligent in ensuring that your staff are properly trained at all times.

 

 
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