Transportation of Explosives

This course equips drivers, logistics personnel and shippers with the knowledge required to safely and legally transport explosives in Canada. Participants will learn key safety, regulatory and operational concepts.

CAD 49 *Prices may vary

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Transportation of Explosives

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Takes only 1 day to complete

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training, as learners are expected to have a working knowledge of TDG.

Requirements

Government-issued photo ID
Students must be adequately prepared to participate in English for required course elements

Student Language Resources

Currently supported version of your operating System for Windows or Apple
Stable internet connection with a supported web browser
Web Camera
Speakers / Microphone (headset recommended)

Transporting explosives in Canada requires strict adherence to federal regulations designed to protect workers, the public and the environment. Carriers must ensure their drivers are trained not only in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), but also in the requirements of Part 9 of the Explosives Regulations. The material for this course was developed in conjunction with the Enserva Perforating Committee and its sub-committee of industry professionals, subject matter experts and Energy Safety Canada instructors.

Shippers also play a critical role by ensuring that packaging, documentation and shipment preparation fully meet the requirements of both TDG, the Explosives Act and Explosives Regulation.

The Transportation of Explosives course equips drivers, logistics personnel and shippers with the knowledge required to safely and legally transport explosives in Canada. Participants will learn the regulatory requirements set by Transport Canada – Explosives Regulatory Division, along with the responsibilities and industry best practices for the compliant transportation of explosives.

Topics Covered

Explosives Transportation Class 1 TDG
Labelling and compatibility groups
Regulations, load securement and best practices
Inspection requirements
General requirements for transporting explosives
Driver qualifications and route requirements
Attended and unattended explosives in transit
Accidents and fire response
Transport of damaged explosives
Emergency Response Assistance Plan requirements

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate that is valid for three years will be available to print
There are 14 questions on the exam and the passing grade is 80%
Participants are given two attempts at the final exam. It is strongly recommended to review all course material between attempts. If all attempts are unsuccessful, re-registration into the course is required. Fees will apply
Students have access to the course for 90 days from initial registration. If not completed within that time, registration fees will not be reimbursed see Cancelation Policy
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Why was the Transportation of Explosives course developed?

This course was developed to address a growing need for specialized training in transporting explosives safely and in compliance with Canadian regulations.

Is this a regulatory mandatory course to transport explosives?

There is a requirement for workers to be trained in Part 9 of the Explosives regulations – which this training does cover. However, this specific course is not mandatory

How long is this course?

The course is self-paced and may be completed in a single session or in multiple as the learner has time. The designed running time including knowledge checks and final exam is one hour.

If I my duties involve more extensive work than shipping and transporting explosives, should I take this course?

ESC cannot specify what your company deems mandatory. Please speak with your employer.

Is this course approved by NRCan-ERD or Transport Canada?

No, neither NRCan-ERD or Transport Canada approve or endorse any specific training or providers, they only set the requirements of training

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