Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Safety Manual


Dangerous Goods - Learning Objectives


As you work through this module, you will be able to:

  • Define dangerous goods.
  • Understand the need for legislation to regulate the transportation of dangerous goods.
  • Describe the training required.
  • Identify the classes of dangerous goods.
  • Identify the labels and placards used for dangerous goods.
  • Describe the legislated use of labels and placards.
  • Identify the required documentation.
  • Describe procedures for reporting incidents.

Completion of this module does not constitute dangerous-goods training for an employee.

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