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How many classes are Dangerous Goods classified in?
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Dangerous goods are defined as a product, substance or organism included by its nature or by the regulations in any of the classes listed in Schedule 1 of the regulations.
What are Dangerous Goods?
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Emergency Response Assistance Plan
What does ERAP stand for?
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Class 2: Gases
Compressed, deeply refrigerated, liquefied or dissolved under pressure. What class am i?
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It identifies the degree of danger
What is a Packing Group Number?
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Can be charged with penalties of upto $50,000 for first offence and upto 2 years of imprisonment for indictable offences.
What happens if you do not comply with TDG legislation?
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Class 8: Corrosives
A substance that causes destruction of skin or corrodes steel or non-clad aluminum. What class am i?
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Anyone who handles [ships, transports and receives] dangerous gods by road, rail, air or water
Who must comply with TDG?
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Every 3 years.
How often should employees receive TDG training?
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Miscellaneous
What is the classification of the last class?
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Before employees can ship dangerous goods, they must be trained or be under the direct supervision of a TDG certified employee. Training is not required when an exemption applies.
When do employees need training?
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Used on all four sides of the trailer or straight truck. They are used to identify explosives
Where and when must placards be used?
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Flammable Solids: Class 4
Substances liable to spontaneous combustion, and substances that emit flammable gases upon contact with water. What class am i?
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A dangerous goods safety mark can be a label, placard, orange panel, sign, mark, letter, word, number or abbreviation, or any combination of these things.
What is a dangerous good mark?
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UN Numbers are 4 digit numbers that identify hazardous materials and articles in the framework of international transport.
What is a UN Number?
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