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October 15, 2022
Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Lithium-Ion Batteries, Online Training, and Temporary Certificates

The regulations surrounding transportation of dangerous goods are ever-changing. The recent release of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) fall/winter 2020 newsletter from Transport Canada highlights some interesting developments with regards to the transportation of dangerous goods. Let’s take a look at some of those developments in greater detail. Transporting…

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February 29, 2016

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 57th Edition (English) Effective 1 January 2016 ADDENDUM II

Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the following amendments and corrections to the 57th Edition, effective from 1 January 2016. Where appropriate, changes or amendments…
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February 29, 2016

ICAO Confirmation of Prohibition of Lithium Ion Batteries as Cargo on passenger Aircraft

The ICAO Council confirmed yesterday the recommendation of the Air Navigation Commission that prohibits, on an interim basis, lithium ion batteries, UN 3480 only, as cargo on passenger aircraft. This prohibition…
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January 12, 2016

Lithium Battery Guidance

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for complying with provisions applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries as set out in the 57th Edition of…
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December 7, 2015

Danatec, Canada’s Largest Safety Training Publishing Company and Yardstick, Testing and Training Experts, Merge

Calgary, Alberta: December 7, 2015—An innovative business partnership between Danatec and Yardstick was announced today. The merger consolidates two successful companies as a leader in online testing and training technology…
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November 5, 2015

Danatec TDG and WHMIS 2015 Handbook App for iOS and Android

Danatec's new and fully updated TDG and WHMIS 2015 Handbook Apps for both iOS and Android are now live and available for sale. This is a convenient way to access a…
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October 29, 2015

Danatec Wins Gold and Platinum MarCom Awards

Danatec is pleased and very proud to announce that we have won Gold and Platinum MarCom Awards. Our WHMIS 2015 Online Training has won a Gold in Video Script and…
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October 13, 2015

Danatec’s NEW Ground Disturbance – Supervisory Now Endorsed by ABCGA 201 Standard

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. and Global Training Centre have been granted full endorsement of their joint online supervisory level ground disturbance training program as meeting the requirements of the ABCGA Standard…
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September 22, 2015

Significant Changes and Amendments to the 57TH Edition (2016)

The 57th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the Dangerous Goods Board and includes addenda issued to the 2015–2016 edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions.
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August 27, 2015

Significant Changes & Amendments to the 57th Edition (2016)

The 57th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the Dangerous Goods Board and includes addenda issued to the 2015–2016 edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions. The…
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