{"id":1532,"date":"2013-08-26T22:17:17","date_gmt":"2013-08-26T22:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upwardpackaging.com\/?page_id=1532"},"modified":"2014-12-17T16:42:52","modified_gmt":"2014-12-17T16:42:52","slug":"training-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/upwardpackaging.com\/training-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous Goods Training FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/h3>\n

Who needs dangerous goods training?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Canadian TDG Regulations state that anyone who\u00a0handles, offers for transport, or transports dangerous goods<\/em>\u00a0needs adequate training.<\/p>\n

Examples of those that require training:<\/p>\n

Handlers<\/em>:<\/p>\n

Cargo Handler
\nLift Truck Operator
\nDock Worker
\nLoader\/Unloader
\nReceiver\/Shipper
\nTowmotor Operator
\nFreight Handler
\nWarehouse Operator
\nShipper<\/p>\n

Offers for transport<\/em>:
\nDispatcher
\nClerical personnel (i.e. preparation of documents)
\nShipper
\nFreight Forwarder
\nBiller<\/p>\n

Transports<\/em>:
\nDriver<\/p>\n

What is considered “adequate TDG training”?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Comprehensive knowledge of all topics listed in\u00a0TDG Part 6.2 (a) to (m)<\/a>\u00a0applicable to one’s duties and the dangerous goods expected to be handled, offered for transport, or transported.<\/p>\n

Air training must to meet the criteria of the ICAO Technical Instructions – Chapter 4 \/ IATA – Section 1.5, as applicable.<\/p>\n

Marine training must meet the criteria of the IMDG Code – Chapter 1.3, as applicable.<\/p>\n

More training guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

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When does dangerous goods\u00a0training expire?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ground (TDG100) and Marine (Marine100) training is valid for 3 years.
\nAir (Air100) training is valid for 2 years.<\/p>\n

Note: employers are responsible for ensuring adequate training has been given to their employees. \u00a0Training certificates must be signed by both employer & employee and are not transferable between employers.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Why choose Upward Packaging?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our instructors have years of hands-on experience dealing with dangerous goods by ground, air and ocean transport – few people can draw from this unique perspective. \u00a0We pride ourselves on this experience, the\u00a0practical insight that it has afforded us, and our ability to pass this information on to our students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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