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Content
The major
content of the Dangerous Goods program consists will cover the following:
- knowing your
liabilities as a carrier
- identifying
labels and placards
- quick referencing
of the Driver's Handbook
- organizing
your load BEFORE acceptance (checklists and such)
- preparation
of documentation (e.g. Listing products with shipper, class, &
PIN)
- meeting the
TDG requirements
Introduction
- background
and purpose of the Regulations
- training
and certification
- enforcement
- definitions
- shipper's
and carrier's responsibilities
Classification
- 9 classes
of dangerous goods
- divisions,
packing groups, subsidiary classifications
- reference
list of common products
Safety
Marks
- Location,
replacement, removal
- labels and
markings
- placards
and panels
Documentation
- information
required on shipping documents
- location
and distribution
- "empty"
containers
- waste manifest
Dangerous
Occurrences
- definition
of "Dangerous Occurrence"
- responsibilities
for reporting events
Special
Requirements
- inter-modal
and trans-border shipments
- consumer
commodities and limited quantities
- exemptions,
permits, and amendments
- explosives,
radioactive and PCBs
Total hours
Dangerous Goods training: 4 Hrs.
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