{"id":3420,"date":"2020-09-28T16:28:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T20:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2020-09-28T16:28:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T20:28:55","slug":"transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/en\/2020\/09\/transportation-of-dangerous-goods-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of limiting transportation of dangerous goods accidents in Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consequences of an accident involving a vehicle transporting dangerous goods can be serious for those involved and the environment.<\/p>\n

This is why the Minist\u00e8re des Transport du Qu\u00e9bec works with industry representatives and the government to reduce the number of accidents. They do so by implementing emergency measures and making them known to people in the industry. Effective communication between stakeholders, for example via public information documents, is therefore a major priority.<\/p>\n

The Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation is also often updated. We make sure to always be aware of changes in regulations since we provide an explosives transport service<\/a> in the province.<\/p>\n

Here is what you need to know about the transportation of dangerous goods regulations in 2020.<\/p>\n

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What are the transportation of dangerous goods regulations in Quebec?<\/h2>\n

The transportation of dangerous goods, such as flammable, corrosive, explosive or toxic substances, is governed by legislation in Quebec to protect the population and environment. The Minist\u00e8re du Transport du Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s Transportation of Dangerous Substances Regulation<\/a> follows the Government of Canada\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n

Of the 100,000\u00a0cars and trucks inspected by the province\u2019s road traffic inspectors, around 3000 transport dangerous goods, which is why those in the industry must comply with provincial regulations.<\/p>\n

Here are the key points to remember.<\/p>\n

Who has to abide by the dangerous goods regulations?<\/h3>\n

The Quebec regulation applies to all those who use the province\u2019s road network while in possession of dangerous goods and materials.<\/p>\n

Although there are regulation exemptions based on the type or quantity of substance involved, the regulation applies to operators, owners, drivers and shippers.<\/p>\n

Transport Econo Nord is obviously concerned since the transportation of explosives is one of the many road transport services<\/a> that we offer.<\/p>\n

Which goods are considered dangerous?<\/h3>\n

The classification of dangerous goods<\/a> is split into 9 classes in Quebec.<\/p>\n