12.6 Transportation of Dangerous Goods

While WHMIS 2015 addresses the handling of hazardous products in the workplace, it does not cover the transportation of dangerous goods. Specific legislation, know as the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is designed to address the movement of dangerous goods from one location to another.  As stated by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), “The purpose  of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act and Regulations is to promote public safety when dangerous goods are being handled, offered for transport or transported by road, rail, air, or water (marine).” ^[1]