Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate has a requirement for a study on the use of the shipping document during accidents involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials.
The objective of the study is to:
Confirm the purpose and roles of the shipping document with First Responders
Sample First Responders on potential complications and potential advantages of electronic shipping documents as an alternative to paper shipping documents.
Assess the use of the shipping document
Identify the problems encountered by paper shipping documents and how they could be addressed by electronic shipping documents
Identify potential complications and potential advantages of electronic shipping documents.
Assess the IT capabilities for First Responders to access information electronically
The analysis must:
focus on all dangerous goods incidents in Canada over the last three years (minimum), although the last five years would be ideal
include the following stakeholders, in order of priority: firefighters (including volunteer firefighters), police, paramedics; as well employees working in airports, ports, etc. that act as First Responders in emergency situations.
include all modes of transportation (road, rail, marine, air).
include representation from every province and territory
include representation from urban, rural, and remote and isolated areas
include representation of First Nations First Responders
Components of analysis:
Overview of Dangerous Goods emergency response in relation to the shipping document
Assessment of the current use of the paper shipping document
Technological capabilities of First Responders
Potential complications and potential advantages of electronic shipping documents
