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The current TDG Clear Language
Regulations will be replaced with new Clear Language Regulations, Effective
on the 15th, AUGUST, 2003.
In most cases the Clear Language
Regulations offer, where possible, ways to comply with the current DG
Regulations and still be in compliance with the Clear Language requirements.
However there are significant
changes, which will effect how corporations move dangerous goods and hazardous
waste in Canada.
Significant
Changes: More products require an
Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP)
New definitions for “Consignor”,
“in transit” and “offer for transport”
Additional training required
for specification safety marks and packaging.
New requirements for the
employer to provide enhanced training, training records and a description
of the training materials used.
New offence for an employer
to direct or allow a non-trained person to undertake any dangerous activities,
unless under the direct supervision of a trained person.
New certificate information
required. Certain aspects of training have been enhanced and now include:
| (a) The classification
criteria and classification as defined in Section 1.4 |
| (b) Shipping names
(New) |
| (c) Use of Schedules
1, 2 and 3 (New) |
| (d) Shipping documents
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| (e) Safety marks
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| (f) Certification
of safety mark requirements, safety requirements and safety standards
for means of containment |
| (g) Emergency Response
Assistance Plans (New) |
| (h) Reporting requirements
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| (i) Safe handling
and transportation practices (New) |
| (j) Proper use
of equipment |
| (k) Reasonable
emergency measures |
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