Transportation of Dangerous Goods(TDG): Course

REASONS FOR REVISION OF REGULATIONS

· Changes to The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

· Progress made in the harmonization of international standards, (UN Recommendations, etc.)

· The increase in inter-model consignments, (types of transport)

· The increase in trans-border consignments, (Canada/US/ Mexico)

· The increased use of dangerous goods by consumers,

· Rapidly evolving technology.

· Evolving safety and containment standards,

· Technological improvements (electronic record keeping, filing and reporting),

· The promotion of global TDG harmonization.