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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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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) – SOR/2014 – 159

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) - SOR/2014 - 159
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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards) – SOR/2014-152

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards) - SOR/2014 - 152
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Amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will update the references to the safety standards, to 49 CFR, to the UN Recommendations and to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,…
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UPDATE: GHS Implementation in Canada

  On March 28, 2014, as part of Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government of Canada introduced new legislation (Bill C-31) seeking amendments to the Hazardous Products Act in order…
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Danatec Ranks No. 472 on the 2014 PROFIT 500

CALGARY, AB – For the second consecutive year, PROFIT Magazine today ranked Danatec no. 472 on the 26th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian…
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Amendments to the Hazardous Products Act

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION REVIEW ACT Notice requesting comments on a proposal to repeal and replace the Controlled Products Regulations to implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)…
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Transport Canada takes action in response to TSB’s initial Lac-Mégantic recommendations

Improving the safety of Canada's railway and transportation of dangerous goods systems April 23, 2014 - Ottawa - Transport Canada The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced decisive actions to address…
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Proposed Amendment to the TDG Regulations has been published in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette

A proposed Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations has been published in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette on January 11th, 2014. The amendment can be viewed at…
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Danatec Introduces Bear Essentials Online Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 25, 2014) CALGARY, AB – Danatec is pleased to announce their partnership with the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association (AHEIA) to offer a variety of workplace…
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