Using the TDG Regulations

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations apply to all dangerous goods unless those dangerous goods are exempted in Schedule 2, Special Provisions or Part 1, Special Cases. In addition to Training, Classification, Special Provisions and Special Cases, the following requirements of the TDG Regulations also apply:  

• Determining if an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) is required for the dangerous goods and preparing an ERAP for submission to the TDG Directorate. You can find the ERAP requirements in Part 7. 
• Determining the additional requirements for a particular mode of transport. Refer to TDG Regulations Parts 9, 10, 11 and 12 for requirements specific to transport by road, rail, marine and air. 
• Determining if a report is required and to whom it should be made to. You can find the reporting requirements in Part 8. 
• Determining the maximum allowable quantity of dangerous goods per means of transport for a ship, road or railway vehicle carrying passengers. Refer to Schedule 1, columns 8 and 9. 
• Selecting the appropriate means of containment for dangerous goods in accordance with Part 5, Means of Containment. 
• Displaying the dangerous goods safety marks in accordance with Part 4 (i.e. labels, proper shipping name, UN number). 
• Completing the shipping document in accordance with Part 3.