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Reporting requirements

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This document discusses requirements for the reporting of specific events involving dangerous goods as laid out in Part 8 of the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.

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A guide to grounding and bonding of tanks carrying flammable liquid

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This bulletin has been produced to assist those transporting tanks with flammable liquid in understanding the requirements to properly ground and bond the tank. Grounding and bonding consists of... More ≫

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This bulletin has been produced to assist those transporting tanks with flammable liquid in understanding the requirements to properly ground and bond the tank. Grounding and bonding consists of connecting a tank from which a flammable liquid or gas is being discharged to the receiving tank and also to the earth so that any static build up can dissipate into the earth without causing a spark.

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A guide to the transportation of dangerous goods regulations

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The purpose of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations is to promote safety in handling, offering for transport, and transporting of dangerous goods. This guide provides an overview of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations is to promote safety in handling, offering for transport, and transporting of dangerous goods. This guide provides an overview of the regulations and includes information on classification and characteristics of dangerous goods, documentation, safety marks, training, reporting requirements, and emergency response assistance plans.

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All about permit for equivalent level of safety

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Discusses Alberta Permits for Equivalent Level of Safety, which are addressed in Section 5 of the Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act. This Permit provides for the handling, offering... More ≫

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Discusses Alberta Permits for Equivalent Level of Safety, which are addressed in Section 5 of the Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act. This Permit provides for the handling, offering for transport, or transporting of dangerous goods in a manner that does not necessarily comply with the TDG Regulations but provides a level of safety equivalent to that required in the TDG Regulations. Permits are only issued if health, safety and the environment are not compromised.

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Transportation of infectious substances

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This bulletin has been produced to assist those involved in the transportation of infectious substances in understanding their responsibilities as outlined in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods... More ≫

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This bulletin has been produced to assist those involved in the transportation of infectious substances in understanding their responsibilities as outlined in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations.

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Transportation of dangerous goods by bulk dealers

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This bulletin is meant as a guide to certain parts of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation, to assist those involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by bulk dealers.

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Transportation of asbestos as a waste

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Discusses the transportation of asbestos materials and waste asbestos materials and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

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Batteries and battery fluids by road

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The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations promotes public safety when goods are being transported by road. The relaxation of certain requirements of the TDG Regulations is... More ≫

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The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations promotes public safety when goods are being transported by road. The relaxation of certain requirements of the TDG Regulations is acceptable for properly packaged dangerous goods in small quantities that do not pose as severe a hazard. This safety bulletin outlines conditions under which exemptions may be used for batteries and battery fluids.

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Documentation

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This bulletin outlines procedures required to comply with Part 3 (Documentation) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Part 3 specifies the documentation requirements for... More ≫

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This bulletin outlines procedures required to comply with Part 3 (Documentation) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Part 3 specifies the documentation requirements for transporting dangerous goods.

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Transportation of chemical waste from school laboratories

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This bulletin sets out a procedure to safely transport dangerous goods from schools within Alberta to an acceptable disposal site. It is meant for anyone who generates, handles, transports,... More ≫

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This bulletin sets out a procedure to safely transport dangerous goods from schools within Alberta to an acceptable disposal site. It is meant for anyone who generates, handles, transports, treats, stores or disposes of small quantities of hazardous wastes.

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