Materials of Trade: Canada

This training module includes information about shipping dangerous goods in company vehicles within Canada. It covers requirements of the 150kg gross mass exemption under TDG regulations and is very similar to the Materials of Trade exception in the US.

Students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Run time: 30 minutes

$95 per license

Materials of Trade US (MOTs)

This course covers the limitations and requirements associated with using the Materials of Trade exception found in 49 CFR, § 173.6. This exception provides important regulatory exceptions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations which allow hazmat employees to transport certain hazardous materials, in specific quantities, in company owned or leased vehicles for the purpose of their supporting business operations; this exception cannot be used by carriers.

Learning Objective(s)

• Understanding the limitations and requirements of the Materials of Trade exception found in 49 CFR, § 173.6 for safe the transportation of hazardous materials in support of a business that is not transportation

Target Audience

• Hazmat employees (and their supervisors) that operate motor vehicles containing materials of trade

Regulatory Texts & References Required

• None

Recommended Resources

• 49 CFR Regulations (October 1, 2020) – free download or book available for purchase
• 49 CFR Addendum to 2020 Early Edition (October 2020) – free download
• DOT Chart 16 – free download
• Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 – free download

Pre-requisites Recommended

• Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness Training
  

Course Features

• $95 per license
• Run Time: 0h18
• Language: English
• Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
• Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of course