Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Training Ontario

Regulatory-compliant TDG training in Ontario for anyone involved in handling, offering, or transporting dangerous goods. Learn classification, documentation, safety marks, and emergency response responsibilities.

What is the course?

This 6 hour course provide workers with the information and skills they need to successfully transport dangerous goods by ground.

The course will outline legislative requirements, methods and tools used to ensure that workers have all necessary knowledge, skills and equipment to move dangerous goods safely.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course Registration

Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.

What will it teach?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Who is it for?

This course is primarily designed for but not limited to:

What Is the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training Course?

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training is required for workers who handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods as defined under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and associated regulations.

TDG training ensures workers understand how to classify dangerous goods, apply safety marks, complete shipping documentation, and respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies during transport.

This training applies across multiple industries, including transportation, construction, manufacturing, utilities, warehousing, and environmental services.

What the TDG Course Covers

This course builds regulatory awareness and practical understanding of TDG requirements.

By the end of this 6-hour course, participants will be able to:

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course Registration

Enroll today to gain skills in evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and OHSA-compliant reporting.

Who Is This Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training For?

This course is intended for individuals involved in the movement or oversight of dangerous goods.

Workers Transporting Dangerous Goods

Workers who load, unload, handle, or transport dangerous goods as part of their job duties.

Supervisors

Supervisors responsible for overseeing TDG activities and ensuring workers follow regulatory requirements.

Shipping and Receiving Personnel

Workers involved in preparing, documenting, or verifying dangerous goods shipments.

Employers

Employers responsible for ensuring TDG compliance, training, and documentation are in place.

Dangerous Goods
Classification

Dangerous goods must be correctly classified into one of nine TDG classes before transport.

Documentation
and Safety Marks

Shipping documents, labels, and placards must be accurate and visible to communicate hazards during transport.

Emergency Response
Preparedness

Appropriate emergency response plans must be in place to address incidents involving dangerous goods.

TDG Certification and Validity

Upon successful completion of TDG training, participants receive a TDG training certificate.

  • TDG certificates are valid for up to 3 years

  • Employers are responsible for maintaining training records

  • Training must be updated if job duties or regulations change

While TDG training can be delivered by an employer, it must accurately reflect current regulatory requirements and worker responsibilities.

Secure Your Future.

Understanding Your Certification

This course provides a Record of Training confirming completion of Transportation of Dangerous Goods instruction.

 

TDG training is a legal requirement for workers involved in the transport of dangerous goods and must be renewed at required intervals.

 

Training records must be available upon request during inspections or enforcement activities.

Why Choose Achieve Safety for TDG Training?

  • Training aligned with Canadian TDG regulations

  • Clear, practical instruction focused on real job tasks

  • Multiple delivery formats to fit operational needs

  • Documentation support to assist with compliance and audits

Our approach emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and consistency—helping organizations meet regulatory expectations without unnecessary complexity. 

Post-Training Competency You Can Rely On

After completing this course, participants have a clearer understanding of how dangerous goods are classified, documented, and transported safely.

Workers leave with awareness of:

Trusted by Thousands of Ontario Learners

Very Clear and Organized

The course explained TDG requirements step by step. The documentation portion was especially helpful.

Good for Anyone Shipping Materials

This training helped clarify what needs to be checked before dangerous goods are transported.

Practical and Relevant

The examples made TDG rules much easier to understand and apply at work.

Experts also agree this training supports safe and compliant transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with TDG regulations.

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