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Transport Canada Launches TDG Online Portal

By Patrick Wallwork on Oct 04, 2024

Transport Canada has introduced a new online portal aimed at simplifying access to services related to the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG). This new platform is designed to enhance how businesses man...

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Embracing Digital Training to Improve Dangerous Goods Compliance

By Patrick Wallwork on Sep 05, 2024

For many companies, dangerous goods training is the single (and only available)resource for building and maintaining compliance. This puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the training to effectively achie...

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4 Common Findings From Transport Canada's Dangerous Goods Inspections That Can Save You From Penalties!

By Patrick Wallwork on Aug 12, 2024

Each year, dangerous goods are moved across Canada by road, rail, water, and air. These shipments range from industrial chemicals to manufactured goods and, while indispensable to our modern way of life, the...

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How To Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Shipping Dangerous Goods?

By Patrick Wallwork on Jul 04, 2024

Shipping dangerous goods requires strict adherence to regulations and bestpractices to ensure the safety of individuals, the environment, and property.However, there are common mistakes and pitfalls that can lead to accidents, non-compliance with regulations, and serious consequences.

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Train-the-Trainer in Dangerous Goods Handling for Automotive Parts Distributors

By Patrick Wallwork on Jun 05, 2024

In the high-stakes world of automobile manufacturing, safety is paramount. Yet, amidst the complexities of logistics, one vital aspect often overlooked is the training of trainers in the handling and transpo...

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New packaging standards introduced by Transport Canada for Class 1 Explosives.

By Patrick Wallwork on Jun 05, 2024

Stakeholders will have 6 months after the publication (April 2024) of the new version of the standard to fully comply with it. Most notable changes The most notable changes that appear in the new edition of...

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What is Dangerous Goods Training and Why is it Important?

By Patrick Wallwork on Jun 04, 2024

The Importance of TDG TrainingDangerous goods training provides employees with the necessary knowledge to handle dangerous goods safely, thereby minimizing the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damag...

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Cargo Vessels Slams Into 1 of North America’s Busiest Bridges

By Patrick Wallwork on Apr 03, 2024

Tragedy strikes as 6 construction workers lost in a bizarre accident as an outbound vessel carrying hundreds of containers of cargo slams into One of America’s busiest bridges that separate the main land and...

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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Site Registration Requirements): SOR/2023-206

By Patrick Wallwork on Nov 07, 2023

Transport Canada has introduced an amendment creating an entirely new part with a requirement for participants in the transportation of dangerous goods. Those who handle, offer for transport, transport, or i...

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Roadway Hazmat Crashes Have, and are, Changing the Rules

By Emilia Romano on Jun 01, 2023

Crashes involving hazardous materials being moved by truck are increasing. And that is bad news for hazmat responders. A recent report by CBS News examined data on the number of roadway crashes over the past...

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Transporting Dangerous Goods by Atlantic Marine

By Emilia Romano on May 01, 2023

At Marine Atlantic, we aim to move all our customers’ goods safely, in the most efficient way possible. We understand that the transportation of dangerous goods deserves special attention and continually wor...

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Are major cities in Canada prepared for a dangerous goods rail disaster?

By Patrick Wallwork on Apr 05, 2023

A recent toxic train derailment is putting the spotlight on rail safety in Canadian towns and cities where shipments of dangerous goods roll on a regular basis. The window [is] still open for a Lac-Megantic ...

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