Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Road Course: Emergency response and reporting

1. Question 1 of 16

   What is CANUTEC?

   • AA private association of trucking companies
   • BA special unit of the provincial police
   • CA United States fire and rescue service
   • DThe Canadian Transport Emergency Centre
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   Answer: D. The Canadian Transport Emergency Centre

   CANUTEC is operated by Transport Canada's TDG Directorate and gives emergency advice for dangerous goods incidents.

2. Question 2 of 16

   When can you reach CANUTEC's emergency line?

   • A24 hours a day, 7 days a week
   • BMonday to Friday, office hours only
   • COnly during daylight
   • DOnly on weekdays and holidays
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   Answer: A. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

   CANUTEC operates 24 hours a day, every day.

3. Question 3 of 16

   Which is one of CANUTEC's emergency phone numbers?

   • A1-888-555-0123
   • B1-888-226-8832
   • C1-800-272-9600
   • D613-555-0166
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   Answer: B. 1-888-226-8832

   CANUTEC's emergency numbers are 1-888-CAN-UTEC (226-8832), 613-996-6666 and *666 by cellphone. 1-800-272-9600 is Alberta's line.

4. Question 4 of 16

   Who answers CANUTEC's emergency calls?

   • ABilingual scientists trained in emergency response
   • BVolunteer firefighters from across the country
   • CDispatchers working for large trucking companies
   • DPolice officers from the nearest local detachment
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   Answer: A. Bilingual scientists trained in emergency response

   CANUTEC advisors are bilingual scientists specializing in chemistry or a related field.

5. Question 5 of 16

   Do CANUTEC advisors come to the scene of an incident?

   • AYes, but only for incidents on major highways
   • BNo, they advise by phone and can send documents
   • COnly for incidents involving Class 7 goods
   • DYes, they travel to lead every response in person
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   Answer: B. No, they advise by phone and can send documents

   CANUTEC advisors do not go to incident scenes, but they can send documents by email or fax.

6. Question 6 of 16

   Under the TDG Act, which of these is a "release"?

   • AAny escape of the goods from their container
   • BA shipping document that has gone missing
   • CA placard that has faded badly in the sun
   • DA delivery that arrives later than planned
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   Answer: A. Any escape of the goods from their container

   The Act defines release as a discharge, emission, explosion, outgassing or other escape of dangerous goods from a means of containment.

7. Question 7 of 16

   Smoke is coming from a box of lithium batteries in a trailer, but nothing has leaked. Is this a release?

   • ANo, only a liquid that leaks out can count as a release
   • BYes, smoke or gas from lithium batteries is a release
   • CNo, not unless a fire truck has to be called
   • DOnly if the box holds more than 450 L
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   Answer: B. Yes, smoke or gas from lithium batteries is a release

   Transport Canada's reporting guide says any smoke or gases coming from lithium batteries constitutes a release.

8. Question 8 of 16

   Which is an example of an anticipated release?

   • AA driver who forgets to bring the logbook on a trip
   • BA sealed drum that is delivered to the customer on time
   • CA loaded trailer that is parked overnight in a locked yard
   • DA crashed tank that may leak, though nothing has escaped
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   Answer: D. A crashed tank that may leak, though nothing has escaped

   An anticipated release includes cases where a container's integrity is compromised or it is exposed to fire, so goods could escape.

9. Question 9 of 16

   Besides reporting, what does the TDG Act require of the person in charge of a means of containment after a release?

   • ALeave the scene at once and wait somewhere for the police to arrive
   • BTake all reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate the danger
   • CClean up all of the product before calling anyone
   • DWait for written permission from the consignor before acting
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   Answer: B. Take all reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate the danger

   Section 18(2) of the Act requires all reasonable emergency measures to reduce or eliminate any danger to public safety.

10. Question 10 of 16

    To whom is the emergency report under section 8.2 made?

    • AThe local authority that responds to emergencies there
    • BThe provincial office that issues driver's licences
    • CThe sales office of the company that is receiving the goods
    • DThe company that manufactured the truck or the trailer
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    Answer: A. The local authority that responds to emergencies there

    Section 8.2: the emergency report goes to any local authority responsible for responding to emergencies at the location.

11. Question 11 of 16

    A Class 2 gas is released and could endanger public safety. What quantity triggers an emergency report?

    • AAny quantity
    • B30 kg or more
    • CMore than 500 kg
    • D450 kg or more
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    Answer: A. Any quantity

    The section 8.2 table sets any quantity for Class 2.

12. Question 12 of 16

    A drum of a Class 3, Packing Group III liquid leaks 40 L onto a public road, which could endanger public safety. Is an emergency report required?

    • ANo, the limit for this liquid is 100 L
    • BOnly if someone is injured by the spill
    • CYes, because more than 30 L was released
    • DNo, only Packing Groups I and II need a report
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    Answer: C. Yes, because more than 30 L was released

    For Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1 or 8 in Packing Group III, the section 8.2 threshold is 30 L or 30 kg.

13. Question 13 of 16

    After the emergency report, a release or anticipated release report must be made to which two parties?

    • ACANUTEC and the consignor
    • BThe truck dealer and the carrier's bank
    • CThe consignee and the insurer
    • DThe local radio station and the police
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    Answer: A. CANUTEC and the consignor

    Section 8.4(4): the report goes to CANUTEC and the consignor (plus the CNSC for Class 7).

14. Question 14 of 16

    Which result of a release means a release or anticipated release report must be made?

    • AThe delivery was two hours late
    • BThe road had to be closed
    • CThe product had a low dollar value
    • DThe release happened late at night
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    Answer: B. The road had to be closed

    Section 8.4 requires the report if there was a death, an injury needing immediate treatment, an evacuation or shelter in place, or a closure, or if the container's integrity was compromised.

15. Question 15 of 16

    A release report was made on 10 May. What is the latest date the written 30-day follow-up report may be sent?

    • A20 May
    • B10 July
    • C31 May
    • D9 June
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    Answer: D. 9 June

    Section 8.6: the follow-up is due within 30 days after the day the report was made. 10 May plus 30 days is 9 June.

16. Question 16 of 16

    A cylinder of a Class 2.3 toxic gas is stolen from a truck. Must the theft be reported under the TDG Regulations?

    • ANo, thefts are reported only to the insurer
    • BOnly if the gross mass stolen is over 500 kg
    • CYes, Class 2.3 is reportable in any quantity
    • DOnly if more than 450 kg of gas was stolen
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    Answer: C. Yes, Class 2.3 is reportable in any quantity

    Section 8.16 lists Class 2.3 as reportable in any quantity, by telephone to CANUTEC as soon as possible.

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