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An explosion occurred in Tultepec near Mexico City, in the afternoon of December 20 on Mexico’s largest fireworks market. The San Pablito market is popular for pyrotechnic sales (classified as dangerous goods) and commonly welcomes thousands of visitors as the holiday season approaches. Witnesses reported that the ground trembled during the series of blasts,…
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The government, through Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has approved two of three controversial pipeline projects from Alberta. With these decisions, the capacity of the Trans Mountain Pipeline between Alberta and Burnaby will be tripled (300,000-890,000 barrels of oil per day) and the Entbridge line 3 extended to Wisconsin. “Oil pipelines are the safest way to…
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Changes and amendments have been made to the IATA 58th edition (2017). This version contains all amendments developed by the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel as well as changes adopted by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board. The PDF document below shows a detailed list of the changes : SIGNIFICANT CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE 58TH…
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500 000 hoverboards are being recalled by the American authorities. Hoverboards are electric skateboards with two big wheels that can go up to 20km/h. Lithium batteries used to operate these devices can overheat and result in smoke, fires or explosions. According to the consumer product safety commission (CSPC), 99 incidents have been reported regarding these devices…
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A work-related accident occurred Thursday June 30th on Nun’s Island on Gaspé Street. Three men were doing renovations on the 7th floor of an apartment building when an explosion occurred after one of the men lit a cigarette. It provoked the detonation and ignited highly flammable vapors from a floor finish container. Three men were…
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Here are modifications made to the 2016 Emergency Response Guide: “How to use this Guidebook” instructions are now in a flowchart Many sections have been expanded and/or revised, including: Shipping documents (Papers) Table of markings, labels and placards and initial response guide to use on-scene Rail car and road trailer identification charts (including more detailed information…
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The Transport Minister has released a new protective direction that takes effect April 28th 2016. This protection directive follows the rail incident that occurred in Lac Megatic. The protective direction 36 requires Canadian Class I Carriers that carry dangerous goods to provide information to the Emergency Planning Official in charge of emergency measures. Including: Aggregate information…
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Transport Canada has extended the statute of limitations to impose penalties for infractions committed in relation to the Act on the transport of dangerous goods. This means that Transport Canada can go back 5 years instead 2 years from the occurrence of the event date to impose sanctions. For more information, see the link…
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Partners in Prevention Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show will take place on April 26-27, 2016 at The International Centre in Mississauga. The conference program features speakers from across North America and provides excellent opportunities for training and networking with health and safety professionals, human resource professionals, health and safety technical specialist and managers,…
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We are proud to announce that Sam Boisvert, Vice President and Regulatory Specialist at CFT Canada, has been invited to speak at the Cargo Logistics Canada Expo and Conference February 17 &18 at Palais de Congres De Montreal. http://cargologisticscanada.com/ Sam will be presenting the challenges and opportunities encountered by supply chain stakeholders…
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