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October 30, 2025
Why TDG Training Matters: Preventing Real Hazards in Dangerous Goods Transport

Imagine a transport truck carrying two incompatible chemicals — one oxidizer, one flammable liquid. A small paperwork error leads to both being loaded together. An hour later, a chemical reaction sparks a fire that shuts down a highway and endangers lives. It’s a real risk that proper TDG training is…

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February 11, 2015

Danatec Introduces Safe Work Series

CALGARY, AB – Canada’s leading provider of workplace safety training solutions, Danatec Educational Services, is excited to introduce a new series of online safety training, The Safe Work Series. This…
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February 11, 2015

WHMIS Has Changed to Adopt the GHS!

Canada’s national hazard communication standard, is changing to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) – an internationally recognized standard for hazard classification and communication.…
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February 4, 2015

Addendum to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the following amendments and corrections to the 56th Edition, effective from 1 January 2015. more ->
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January 30, 2015

Summary of the Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Summary of the Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Lithium Batteries, ERAPS and Updates to Schedules) SOR/2014-306   Summary Coming into force The amendment came into force December 31, 2014.…
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January 7, 2015

Three New Courses 10% off!

Danatec's three new online courses including Hazard Awareness, Industrial Ergonomics and Defensive Driving are 10% off!
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January 5, 2015

Regulations Amending the TDG Regulations

SOR/2014-306 December 12, 2014 TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1992 Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Lithium Metal Batteries, ERAPs and Updates to Schedules) more->
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December 11, 2014

Danatec Debuts Redesigned Website

Danatec is excited to announce a completely redesigned Danatec.com! With optimized mobility responsiveness and a new and improved customer experience, it’s now easier than ever to access our award-winning safety…
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October 8, 2014

Major train derailment and fire near Wadena, Sask

A major train derailment has occurred near Wadena, Sask., prompting authorities to keep people well back from smouldering railcars and smoke that may be toxic. more>
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September 4, 2014

Significant Changes and Amendments to the 56TH Edition IATA DGR (2015)

The 56th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel in developing the content of the 2015–2016 edition of the ICAO…
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