Transportation of Dangerous Goods(TDG): Unit Test

Question 1

The definition of “Transportation” with respect to the transportation of dangerous goods best applies to which of the following?
The packing, loading, transporting and storage of dangerous goods	The packing, loading and storage of dangerous goods
Any goods being physically transported by air, marine or rail in Canada

Question 2

Which government department is responsible for the administration and development of the national TDG program?
Environment Canada	Human Resources Development Canada
Health Canada	Transport Canada

Question 3

Under the TDG Act and regulations, anyone who handles, offers for transport, or is involved in the transportation of dangerous goods must have or do the following?
Carry a copy of the Act and Regulations	Register as a “transporter” of dangerous goods
Receive the appropriate training or be working under the direct supervision of someone who has been trained	All of the above

Question 4

The TDG Act was originally enacted in what year?
1980	1992
The late 1950’s	1985

Question 5

What two pieces of legislation govern the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada?
The Hazardous Products Act and the TDG Act	The TDG Act and the TDG Regulations
The Canadian Labour Code and the TDG Act	None of the above