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Certify personnel to
a) handle,
b) offer for transport, and
c) transport
as per applicable Transportation of
Dangerous Goods regulations
Applicability
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TDG
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In Canada, these are the regulations that bind us
Transportation of Dangerous International Air Transport
Goods Act (1980, amended Association (IATA) Dangerous
1992 & 2009) & Goods Regulations &
Transportation of Dangerous International Civil Aviation
Goods Regulations (1992
(1992, Organization (ICAO) Technical
amended 2008) Instructions for the Safe
Transport of Dangerous Goods
Ground & Rail
Air
Transport Transports
Canada Canada
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety-menu.htm http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/
General
Ge e a Philosophy
osop y
Forbidden
Some carriers refuse to ship infectious materials
Canada Post does not ship Dangerous Goods
Hidden Dangerous Goods
This may be something packaged with the goods
being transported.
i.e.
i e Dry ice being used as a refrigerant
refrigerant, formaldehyde
being used as a preservative, propane tanks in
camping equipment, etc.
Limitations
Jail time
Not exceeding two years
Fines
Up to $50,000 for a first offence
Up to $100
$100,000
000 for each subsequent offences
Important Message:
If you choose
h to selectively
l i l rely
l only
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on the section search function of the
Transport Canada or International Air
Transportation Association web site
you accept all liability if you do not
readd or understand
d t d theth section
ti in
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context of all other sections
Classification of Dangerous Goods
Level III
Radioactive material require approval from the Radiation Safety
Specialist prior to receipt or transfer (tel. ext. 3057)
Class 8 - Corrosives
Includes acids, alkali, and substances that corrode
material or destroyy skin
Includes among others:
Power Plant Boiler water treatment products
Lab acids and alkali
There are 3 packing groups:
o Packing Group I (most hazardous)
Short exposure (< 3minutes) required to corrode material in < 1 hour
UN Shipping
pp g Name and Description
p Class Packingg Special
p Explosive
p ERAP Passengeg Passenger
g Marine
Number Group/ Provisions Limit and Index r Carrying Pollutant
Risk Limited Carrying Road
Group Quantity Ship Vehicle or
Index Index Passenger
Carrying
Railway
Vehicle
Index
This Schedule gives the shipping names of substances in alphabetical order followed by the UN
number.
Col 1 English Sequence Number.
Col. Number This column gives the numerical sequence of the English names. names
Col. 2 French Sequence Number. This column gives the numerical sequence of the French names.
Col. 3 Description. This column gives the shipping name for dangerous goods. The shipping name is
written in upper case letters (capitals) and any descriptive text is written in lower case letters.
Col. 4 Primary Class. This column gives the primary class of dangerous goods
Col. 5 UN
Co U Number.
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column
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t e UN
U number
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co espo d g to the t e shipping
s pp g name
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Col. 1 Col. 2
English French Col. 4 Col. 5
Sequence Sequence Col. 3 Primary UN
Order Order Description Class Number
1 6 ACETAL 3 UN1088
2 7 ACETALDEHYDE 3 UN1089
List
st of
o Dangerous
a ge ous Goods (4.2)
( )
Flammable
1203 Gas oil 3 III E1 Y309 10L 309 60L 310 220L A3 3L
liquid
Dangerous
1428 Sodium 4.3 I E0 - Forbidden Forbidden 412 4L A1 4W
when wet
List
st of
o Dangerous
a ge ous Goods (4.2)
( )
Code Maximum quantity per inner packaging Maximum quantity per outer packaging
E0 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
E1 30g/30mL 1 kg/1L
E2 30g/30mL 500g/500mL
E3 30g/30mL 300g/300mL
E4 1g/1mL 500g/500mL
E5 1g/1mL 300g/300mL
List
st of
o Dangerous
a ge ous Goods (4.2)
( )
This Code will allow operators to add the EGR code to the pilot in
command form for use in an in-flight emergency.
Steps to take if specific name
d
does not appear iin the
h lilist
Step 1
D t
Determine
i the
th characteristics
h t i ti off the
th substance
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Step
p2
Determine if the substance is forbidden by referring
to Schedule 1 (TDGR) or section 4.2 (IATA DGR)
Step 3
If the substance is not forbidden, classify it by
comparing its characteristics with classification
criteria described in section 3 (IATA DGR) or part 3
(TDGR)
Steps to take if specific name
d
does not appear iin the
h lilist
Step 4
Use the generic or n.o.s. proper shipping name which
most accurately describe the substance
Note: the * symbol in section 4.2 (IATA DGR) identifies Generic or
n.o.s. proper shipping names must be supplemented with the
technical or chemical group names in brackets ( ) immediately
following the proper shipping name.
The * symbol is not part of the shipping name and it is replaced by
the appropriate technical name which must be recognized chemical
name or used in scientific and technical handbooks.
For explosives of Class 1, the dangerous goods description may be
supplemented
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by additional
dditi l descriptive
d i ti ttextt to
t indicate
i di t commercial
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or military names.
Mixtures and Solutions
Those with single hazard
Engine cleaning mixture is not listed by name in the List of Dangerous Goods. It is
described as a mixture of gasoline and carbon tetrachloride having a flash point less
than 23C (73F) and meeting the definition of Division 6.1 (oral toxicity).
The primary hazard is Class 3 with a subsidiary risk of Division 6.1. Therefore, the
proper shipping name should be Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s. (Gasoline/Carbon
tetrachloride mixture), or Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s. (Gasoline/Carbon tetrachloride
solution).
Shipping Names
Four-digit
g number assigned
g to all DGs
by UNCOE
The letter UN must always precede
the 4-digit code
The UN number always precedes the
proper shipping name
Listed in column 1 of Schedule 1
(TDGR) and section 44.22 (IATA DGR)
Packaging
ac ag g
Packing
ac g Groups
G oups
Packages
g must be shipped
pp in certified containers
* Unless otherwise stated
The container requirements centre around:
Avoiding being easily damaged (test criteria specified)
Being able to withstand temperature extremes
Protecting the handlers
Contain the sample
Packing the Goods
The shipping container must meet specific requirements
depending
p g on the p
product being
g shipped
pp
The container requirements centre around:
Avoiding being easily damaged
Being able to withstand temperature extremes
Protecting the handlers
Ex: infectious substances require specific
containers
t i depending
d di on th
the nature
t
of the product
Packing the Goods
The packaging must protect the material from damage
during
g shipping.
pp g A leak-proof
p container should be used
inside a outer container.
Both primary and secondary container should be designed
to p
prevent loss of content. Some filling
g material (p
(paper,
p ,
styrofoam chips) must be used to keep the primary
container stationary in position during transportation.
Packing the Goods
Passenger Aircraft Cargo Aircraft Only
Packing Group I A B
Packing Group II B B
u
n
All TDG products must be shipped in certified containers
Packages with this symbol protect the contents
according to Canadian Standards specifications
Call ORM if you have questions
Co ta e
Container
OK NOT OK
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION Sodium Hydroxide
UN 1824 1824
Marking
a g
Consider:
Size, weight and dimensions
Directional limitations
Personal safety
Preparation
epa at o of
o Shipments
S p e ts
Documentation
ocu e tat o
Number of pages
must be completed
Shippers Declaration for Dangerous
G d
Goods
Airport of departure
Airport of destination
Shippers Declaration for Dangerous
G d
Goods
10
11
Shipping Declaration
Add
Addresses S
Section
i
You need to fill out every cell including:
the sender and receiver
receivers
s names and phone numbers
Compagnie/Company Compagnie/Company
Rue/Street Rue/Street
Ville/City Ville/City
Expditeur/Shipper
Appellation rglementaire/ Classe primaire + Numro UN/ Groupe Group de Quantit/ No.
Shipping Name subsidiaire / UN Number demballage/ risque/ Quantity demballages/
Primary + Subsiduary Packing Group Risk Group* (kg, L, etc.) # of Packages
Class
GASOLINE 3 UN1203 II 25 L 1
What is CANUTEC?
Canadian Transport Emergency Centre is
operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency
response personnel in handling DG emergencies
Why use CANUTEC?
The TDGR requires a 24 hour emergency telephone
# on shipping documents.
documents Consignors have the
option to use CANUTECs emergency telephone #
pending they register and receive written consent to
do so.
WAYBILL
http://fedex.com/ca_english/services/addservopt/dangerousgoods.html
http://www.purolatorinternational.com/en/taz_tips_dangerous.asp
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/hazardous/dangerous_goods.html
http://www.worldcourier.com/Global/indexHome6PSC.html
http://www.nickscourier.com/
Documentation
Presentation
ese tat o & Retention
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Shipping Document:
Withi
Within 15 days
d upon a requestt ffrom an inspector
i t
o 2 yrs after the date the shipping document was
prepared or presented to the carrier
(applies for DG received and sent)
Training
g Certificate: (p
(proof of training)
g)
I know what to do
know because of
the placard
DANGER
Placards
Placecards serve the same purpose as hazards labels but
are much larger.
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Placecards are required to be displayed on both sides and
both ends of a transport unit so that they can be seen from
all directions.
They may be affixed to the frame of or other permanent
fixture provided they are on all four sides
I know what to do
know because of
the placard
Placards
Display a place card and UN number in accordance with
TDG ppart 4
(a) are in a quantity or concentration for which an emergency
response assistance plan (ERAP) is required;
(b) are included in Class 7,
7 Radioactive Materials,
Materials for which a
Category III Yellow label is required;
(c) are a liquid or gas in direct contact with the large means of
containment;
(d) have a gross mass greater than 500 kg;
I know what to do
know because of
the placard
Placards
Labels and placards must be displayed square on a point. That
is,, resting
g on a corner rather than on a side. The example
p
below shows the proper orientation.
Other Labels
Some types of dangerous goods require, in addition to the
placarding
p g requirements,
q , signs
g or marking
g be displayed
p y that
further identify those goods while in transport. These are:
LIMITED
QUANTITY
Limited
ted Quantities
Qua t t es (LQ)
( Q)
The words LIMITED QUANTITY or LTD.
QTY must be added to the authorizations
QTY.
column if shipment sent using the limited
quantity provisions.
LIMITED
QUANTITY
Excepted Quantity
(a) the dangerous goods are transported a distance less than or equal to 3 km
on a public road;
(b) the road vehicle has displayed on it
(i) the placard for the primary class of each of the dangerous goods, or
(ii) the DANGER placard;
(c) the dangerous goods are in one or more means of containment designed,
constructed, filled, closed, secured and maintained so that under normal
conditions of transport, including handling, there will be no accidental release of
the dangerous goods that could endanger public safety; and
(d) the local police are advised, in writing, of the nature of the dangerous goods
no more than 12 months in advance of the transport.
Class 1,, Explosives
p Exemption
p
(b) the quantity of all the explosives in the road vehicle or railway vehicle
that are subject to special provision 85 or 86, expressed in number of
articles, is less than or equal to the number shown in special provision 85
or 86 for each of the explosives;
For the purpose of this explanation, suppose the explosives have number of
articles NB1,
NB1 NB2,
NB2 NB3
NB3, etc
etc. and have UN numbers NUM1,
NUM1 NUM2,
NUM2 NUM3,
NUM3 etc.
etc This
section is satisfied if the total number of articles of all the explosives taken
together (NB1+NB2+NB3+etc.) is less than or equal to the number shown in
special provision 85 or 86 for NUM1, and is also less than or equal to the number
shown in special provision 85 or 86 for NUM2,
NUM2 and is also less than or equal to the
number shown in the special provision for NUM3, etc.
(c) each means of containment has displayed on it the class,
compatibility group and UN number of the explosives contained inside it;
(d) a placard and Dangerous Goods Safetyf Marks is displayed , iff the
explosives are included in Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 in any quantity
exceeding 10 kg net explosives quantity
Class 1, Explosives Exemption
Special Provision
P o ision
85 Despite the index number in column 6 of Schedule 1, these dangerous goods
may be handled, offered for transport or transported in accordance with section
1.31
3 off Part 1, when
h they
h are in
i a quantity
i that
h iis lless than
h or equall to 15 000
articles.
UN0044
An ERAP is a plan
p that outlines
what is to be done if there is an
accident involving certain
Dangerous Goods
Office
Offi off Risk
Ri k Management
M t
(ORM) is responsible to develop
and register for an ERAP. Failure
to obtain these authorizations
may result in your shipment
being stuck in customs, seized
and the involvement of
regulatory bodies.
Accidental Release Reporting
Accidental release of Dangerous Goods must be
reported immediately to the appropriate authorities in
the country of the incident and the country of the
carrier
Within Canada, an accidental release must be
reported to the provincial authorities, local police and
CANUTEC
Shipper should also be contacted in this event
Reported by the person who is in possession of the
DG at the time of release
The report must be followed up with a written report
to the Director General within 30 days of release
Accidental Release
Reporting
Class Quantity
Any quantity that
3 200 L
4 25 kg
51
5.1 50 kg or 50 L
5.2 1 kg or 1 L
6.1 5 kg or 5 L
Any quantity
6.2
http://www.uottawa.ca/services/ehss/tdg.htm
University
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Important
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Contacts
tacts
ManagerofRadiationand
M f R di ti d L i S d Pl k tt
LoisSowdenPlunkett 562 5800 3058
5625800x3058 l
lsowden@uottawa.ca
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Biosafety
http://www.uottawa.ca/services/ehss/document
s/2012_DGR_EN_53rd_Non-Radioactive-
Checklist.pdf
Checklist
C ec st for
o Dry
y Ice
ce
http://www.uottawa.ca/services/ehss/document
s/2012_DGR_EN_53rd-Dry-Ice-Checklist.pdf
Examples
Scenario 1:
You would like to ship 4 L of Acetone by ground.
Scenario 2:
You would like to ship 2 L of Hydrochloric acid by air
Examples
Scenario 3:
You would like to send 4 L of Gasoline and 2 L of Hydrochloric acid
by air
Can you use overpack? If yes, what are the steps you take?
Scenario 4:
Ship 450 mL of acetone total number of inner packaging is 10
Can the full 450 mL be shipped in one outer package?
Can this package be send as excepted quantities?
Exam