Subsection 3.5(2) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDRG) requires consignors or manufacturers of dangerous goods to display a 24 hour emergency telephone number on their shipping documents. The TDGR provides consignors or manufacturers with the option to use CANUTEC's emergency telephone number pending they register and receive written agreement from CANUTEC to do so.

The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that technical assistance is immediately available to initial emergency responder during transportation of the dangerous goods.

The use of CANUTEC's emergency telephone number is a free service provided by Transport Canada. This service is provided exclusively to Canadian companies.

HOW?

In order to register, a "Request to Use CANUTEC's Emergency Telephone Number" form (Adobe Acrobat format; download Adobe Acrobat Reader) must be completed and returned by mail along with additional information specified in the registration form. Upon reception of the required information, CANUTEC will forward a written confirmation granting permission to use its emergency telephone number. We suggest this document be conserved in your files as it is commonly requested during routine inspections by Transport Canada Inspectors.