Training is required to carry out these responsibilities:

By ground - A person who handles (see definition below), offers for transport, or transports dangerous goods must: (a) be adequately trained and hold a training certificate; or (b) perform those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in accordance with the regulations.

Handling - is defined as loading, unloading, or packing dangerous goods...for the purposes of, in the course of, or following transportation. (Note: it has been clarified that you do not need to have training to unpack dangerous goods that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving. WHMIS/GHS training covers this aspect.)

By air - (IATA regulations): No person may offer or accept dangerous goods for air transport unless those goods are properly classified, documented, certified, packaged, marked, labeled, and in the condition for shipment required by the IATA regulations. Training is required to carry out these responsibilities.

2-Day TDG Orientation Ground Course held on June 20-21

June 20 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - HSB, Room 105
June 21 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - HSB, Room 105

3 Day Orientation Air Course held on June 22-24

June 22 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - AVC, Room 287N
June 23 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - AVC, Room 287N
June 24 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - AVC, Room 287N