Module 13: Dangerous goods
Summary
This module explains what is meant by the term “dangerous goods” and the requirements you must follow if you are transporting them.
The topics in this module are:
- dangerous goods
- are you carrying dangerous goods
- federal and provincial legislation
- classes of dangerous goods
- general requirements for dangerous goods training
- dangerous goods training
- records of dangerous goods training
- shipping documents
- labelling
- placards
- exemptions for certain carriers
- special provisions and exemptions
- proper storage is important
- scenario
- transport Canada resources
- consequences
- roadside
- charges
- insecure load (driver)
- missing placards (driver)
- no dangerous goods training (carrier)
- impact on carrier’s CVOR
Safety module
Updated: March 27, 2025
Published: March 18, 2025